Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Arizona

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

Median annual salary $51,090 -26.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $37,550
90th percentile $75,800
Employed locally 60
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,550
    25th
    $47,240
    50th (median)
    $51,090
    75th
    $59,250
    90th
    $75,800

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $108,790
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,800
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $103,150
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $102,250
    Modesto, CA $102,240
    California $101,250

    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, Secondary School make per hour in Arizona?

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Arizona is 26.6% below the national median of $69,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $37,550 per year in Arizona. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,240.