How much does a special education teacher make in Arizona?
$60,130a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Arizona. That is $28.91 an hour or $5,011 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.91
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,920Median: $60,130Highest 10%: $80,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,920 | $22.08 | |
| 25th | $49,190 | $23.65 | |
| Median | $60,130 | $28.91 | |
| 75th | $65,280 | $31.38 | |
| 90th | $80,680 | $38.79 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Phoenix, AZ | $60,400 |
| Tucson, AZ | $57,380 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 25. Ohio | $60,700 |
| 26. Maine | $60,680 |
| 27. North Carolina | $60,180 |
| 28. Arizona | $60,130 |
| 29. North Dakota | $60,060 |
| 30. South Carolina | $59,800 |
| 31. California | $59,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $28.91 ($60,130 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Arizona than the national average?
No: $60,130 against $64,830 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Arizona rank for special education teacher pay?
Arizona ranks 28 of 45 states.
Which city in Arizona pays special education teachers the most?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, with a median of $60,400 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.