Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Arizona

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Arizona nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,740 -24.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $37,980
90th percentile $63,060
Employed locally 150
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,980
    25th
    $43,360
    50th (median)
    $47,740
    75th
    $56,400
    90th
    $63,060

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $112,850
    Visalia, CA $102,630
    El Centro, CA $100,980
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $99,170
    Fresno, CA $98,550
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,050

    Related occupations in Arizona

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $31,410
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $47,680
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,300
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $49,520
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $38,240
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $35,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School make per hour in Arizona?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Arizona is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Arizona above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Arizona is 24.2% below the national median of $63,000. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Arizona?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $37,980 per year in Arizona. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,360.