Special Education Teachers, Preschool Salary in Phoenix, AZ

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

Median annual salary $61,110 -1.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $45,790
90th percentile $79,090
Employed locally 230
National median $62,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,790
    25th
    $50,140
    50th (median)
    $61,110
    75th
    $76,580
    90th
    $79,090

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary vs area income 72% Median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary is 28% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Preschool

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $132,930
    New York $129,860
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $117,200
    Akron, OH $100,650
    New Jersey $86,650
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $86,340

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Tucson, AZ $58,090

    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, Preschool make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Preschool 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, Preschool salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary in Phoenix, AZ is 1.7% below the national median of $62,190. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Preschool in Phoenix?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Preschool (10th percentile) earn around $45,790 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,140.