Special Education Teachers, Preschool Salary in Tucson, AZ

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

Median annual salary $58,090 -6.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $42,540
90th percentile $80,120
Employed locally 50
National median $62,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,540
    25th
    $50,200
    50th (median)
    $58,090
    75th
    $76,250
    90th
    $80,120

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary vs area income 86% Median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary is 14% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $61,110

    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, Preschool make per hour in Tucson?

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary in Tucson, AZ is 6.6% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Preschool (10th percentile) earn around $42,540 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,200.