How much does a special education teacher make in Phoenix?
$64,490a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $31.00 an hour or $5,374 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.00
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 143 of 314
- Jobs in the area
- 1,460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,280Median: $64,490Highest 10%: $110,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,280 | $24.17 | |
| 25th | $60,110 | $28.90 | |
| Median | $64,490 | $31.00 | |
| 75th | $83,180 | $39.99 | |
| 90th | $110,600 | $53.15 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for special education teachers.
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $60,900 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $60,060 |
| Tucson, AZ | $56,730 |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $137,300 |
| Atmospheric | $110,600 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $110,100 |
| Engineering Teacher | $108,500 |
| Political Science Teacher | $98,260 |
| History Teacher | $97,430 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $96,660 |
| Sociology Teacher | $92,340 |
| Curator | $84,150 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $83,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $31.00 ($64,490 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Phoenix than the national average?
No: $64,490 against $74,260 nationally, 13% less.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $64,300, so Phoenix pays 0% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for special education teacher pay?
143 of 314 metro areas with data.
How much does a special education teacher make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $110,600 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.