Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Phoenix, AZ

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

Median annual salary $61,890 -11.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $49,600
90th percentile $106,100
Employed locally 1,800
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,600
    25th
    $59,600
    50th (median)
    $61,890
    75th
    $81,010
    90th
    $106,100

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 73% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 27% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $57,830
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $53,910
    Yuma, AZ $49,130

    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, Secondary School make per hour in Phoenix?

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Phoenix, AZ is 11.1% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $49,600 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,600.