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

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

Median annual salary $45,450 -27.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $38,970
90th percentile $52,300
Employed locally 50
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,970
    25th
    $42,620
    50th (median)
    $45,450
    75th
    $48,770
    90th
    $52,300

    Yuma economic context

    Unemployment rate 12.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,417 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 75% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 25% 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
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $45,190

    Related occupations in Yuma, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $47,950
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,850
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $47,670
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $37,160
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $34,630
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $47,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Yuma, AZ is 27.9% 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 Yuma?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $38,970 per year in Yuma, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,620.