Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Flagstaff, AZ

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

Median annual salary $57,830 -16.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $49,740
90th percentile $57,830
Employed locally 140
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,740
    25th
    $49,740
    50th (median)
    $57,830
    75th
    $57,830
    90th
    $57,830

    Flagstaff economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,748 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 83% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 17% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $76,410
    Tucson, AZ $62,440
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $61,920
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $61,890
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $53,910
    Yuma, AZ $49,130

    Related occupations in Flagstaff, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $30,640
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $37,610
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,150
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $51,720
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $35,830
    Instructional Coordinators $49,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Secondary School make per hour in Flagstaff?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Flagstaff, AZ is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Flagstaff above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Flagstaff, AZ is 16.9% 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 Flagstaff?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $49,740 per year in Flagstaff, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,740.