Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Phoenix, AZ

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

Median annual salary $60,000 -7.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,330
90th percentile $76,770
Employed locally 420
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,330
    25th
    $51,850
    50th (median)
    $60,000
    75th
    $65,780
    90th
    $76,770

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 71% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 29% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Tucson, AZ $50,170

    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, Middle School make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Middle 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, Middle School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Phoenix, AZ is 7.5% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $48,330 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,850.