Special Education Teachers, All Other Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $59,500 -11.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $45,680
90th percentile $92,350
National median $67,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,680
    25th
    $59,490
    50th (median)
    $59,500
    75th
    $81,940
    90th
    $92,350

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, All Other salary vs area income 70% Median Special Education Teachers, All Other salary is 30% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lexington Park, MD $105,790
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $102,920
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $102,110
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $100,940
    Modesto, CA $99,170
    Salinas, CA $98,290

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,270
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $35,640
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $60,070
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $35,390
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,440
    Instructional Coordinators $63,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, All Other make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, All Other in Phoenix, AZ is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Phoenix above or below average for Special Education Teachers, All Other salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, All Other salary in Phoenix, AZ is 11.8% below the national median of $67,430. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, All Other in Phoenix?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $45,680 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,490.