Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Lake Havasu City, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ

Median annual salary $48,330 -23.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $43,420
90th percentile $77,830
Employed locally 40
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,420
    25th
    $44,680
    50th (median)
    $48,330
    75th
    $56,100
    90th
    $77,830

    Lake Havasu City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,799 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 87% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 13% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $76,340
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $52,630
    Tucson, AZ $48,210
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $45,530
    Yuma, AZ $45,450
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $45,190

    Related occupations in Lake Havasu City, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$33,330
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$47,330
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$47,490
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$48,640
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$32,070
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$35,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Lake Havasu City, AZ is 23.3% 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 Lake Havasu City?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $43,420 per year in Lake Havasu City, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,680.