How much does a special education teacher make in Tucson?
$56,730a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the Tucson, AZ metro area. That is $27.27 an hour or $4,728 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.27
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among cities
- 280 of 314
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,450Median: $56,730Highest 10%: $91,890
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,450 | $22.33 | |
| 25th | $48,690 | $23.41 | |
| Median | $56,730 | $27.27 | |
| 75th | $67,740 | $32.57 | |
| 90th | $91,890 | $44.18 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for special education teachers.
| Phoenix, AZ | $64,490 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $60,900 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $60,060 |
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Salaries for every job in Tucson, AZFrequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Tucson?
The median hourly pay in the Tucson, AZ metro area is $27.27 ($56,730 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Tucson than the national average?
No: $56,730 against $74,260 nationally, 24% less.
How does Tucson compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $64,300, so Tucson pays 12% less.
Where does Tucson rank for special education teacher pay?
280 of 314 metro areas with data.
How much does a special education teacher make starting out in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,450 or less a year; the top 10% make $91,890 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.