Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Phoenix, AZ

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

Median annual salary $52,630 -16.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $44,340
90th percentile $79,100
Employed locally 1,230
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,340
    25th
    $48,630
    50th (median)
    $52,630
    75th
    $62,570
    90th
    $79,100

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 62% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 38% 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
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $48,330
    Tucson, AZ $48,210
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $45,530
    Yuma, AZ $45,450
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $45,190

    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, Kindergarten and Elementary School make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School 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, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Phoenix, AZ is 16.5% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $44,340 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,630.