Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Arizona

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Arizona nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $53,220 -18% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $44,950
90th percentile $63,170
Employed locally 40
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,950
    25th
    $46,390
    50th (median)
    $53,220
    75th
    $58,810
    90th
    $63,170

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Middle School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    El Centro, CA $110,070
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $107,110
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $106,690
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $104,590
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,850
    Modesto, CA $100,540

    Related occupations in Arizona

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $31,410
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $47,680
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,300
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $49,520
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $38,240
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $35,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Middle School make per hour in Arizona?

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

    Is Arizona above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Middle School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Arizona is 18% below the national median of $64,880. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Middle School in Arizona?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $44,950 per year in Arizona. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,390.