How much does a special education teacher make in Arizona?
$59,500a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Arizona. That is $28.61 an hour or $4,958 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.61
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 42
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,680Median: $59,500Highest 10%: $92,330
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,680 | $21.96 | |
| 25th | $55,290 | $26.58 | |
| Median | $59,500 | $28.61 | |
| 75th | $81,940 | $39.39 | |
| 90th | $92,330 | $44.39 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Phoenix, AZ | $59,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 32. Louisiana | $61,170 |
| 33. Indiana | $60,920 |
| 34. Nebraska | $59,760 |
| 35. Arizona | $59,500 |
| 36. Maine | $56,780 |
| 37. Ohio | $51,230 |
| 38. Missouri | $49,610 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $28.61 ($59,500 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Arizona than the national average?
No: $59,500 against $76,580 nationally, 22% less.
Where does Arizona rank for special education teacher pay?
Arizona ranks 35 of 42 states.
Which city in Arizona pays special education teachers the most?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, with a median of $59,500 a year.
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.