Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Sierra Vista, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ

Median annual salary $45,190 -28.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $36,480
90th percentile $56,810
Employed locally 30
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,480
    25th
    $38,350
    50th (median)
    $45,190
    75th
    $51,340
    90th
    $56,810

    Sierra Vista economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,970 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 77% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 23% 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
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $48,330
    Tucson, AZ $48,210
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $45,530
    Yuma, AZ $45,450

    Related occupations in Sierra Vista, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$31,090
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$48,350
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$55,980
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$50,110
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$34,220
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$30,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Sierra Vista, AZ is 28.3% 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 Sierra Vista?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $36,480 per year in Sierra Vista, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,350.