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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $48,210 -23.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,100
90th percentile $62,690
Employed locally 630
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,100
    25th
    $46,100
    50th (median)
    $48,210
    75th
    $55,280
    90th
    $62,690

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 71% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 29% 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
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $45,530
    Yuma, AZ $45,450
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $45,190

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $49,050
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $46,170
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $33,690
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $45,810
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $33,170
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $50,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Tucson, AZ is 23.5% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $46,100 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,100.