Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Tucson, AZ

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

Median annual salary $50,170 -22.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $42,310
90th percentile $79,960
Employed locally 60
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,310
    25th
    $46,940
    50th (median)
    $50,170
    75th
    $63,590
    90th
    $79,960

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 74% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 26% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $60,000

    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, Middle School make per hour in Tucson?

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Tucson, AZ is 22.7% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $42,310 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,940.