How much does a special education teacher make in Phoenix?
$59,500a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $28.61 an hour or $4,958 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.61
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among cities
- 88 of 107
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,680Median: $59,500Highest 10%: $92,350
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,680 | $21.96 | |
| 25th | $59,490 | $28.60 | |
| Median | $59,500 | $28.61 | |
| 75th | $81,940 | $39.39 | |
| 90th | $92,350 | $44.40 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for special education teachers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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 $28.61 ($59,500 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Phoenix than the national average?
No: $59,500 against $76,580 nationally, 22% less.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $59,500, so Phoenix pays 0% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for special education teacher pay?
88 of 107 metro areas with data.
How much does a special education teacher make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,680 or less a year; the top 10% make $92,350 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.