Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Arizona

Ranked #24 of 51 · AZ

7.2% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $71,690 ≈ $34/hr
Median annual salary $64,300
Employment 1,960

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $49,240P25 $54,630 Median $64,300P75 $79,130P90 $110,560

About 80% of special education teachers, secondary schools in Arizona earn between $49,240 and $110,560. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Arizona
$71,690
U.S. average
$77,260

The mean special education teachers, secondary school salary in Arizona is $71,690, about 7.2% below the U.S. average ($77,260). That works out to roughly $34/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Arizona

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $64,490 $76,460 1,460
Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $60,900 $59,440 50
Flagstaff, AZ $60,060 $56,760 140
Tucson, AZ $56,730 $62,860 140
Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $53,910 $54,240 40
Arizona nonmetropolitan area $49,650 $54,410 70

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do special education teachers, secondary school make in Arizona?

The median special education teachers, secondary school salary in Arizona is $64,300 per year (mean $71,690), and about 80% earn between $49,240 and $110,560.

How much do special education teachers, secondary school make per hour in Arizona?

Roughly $34 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $71,690 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is Arizona a high-paying state for special education teachers, secondary school?

Arizona ranks #24 of 51 states for special education teachers, secondary school pay. Its mean salary of $71,690 is about 7.2% below the U.S. average of $77,260.

Which metro areas in Arizona pay special education teachers, secondary school the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in Arizona for special education teachers, secondary school are Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ ($64,490), Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ ($60,900), Flagstaff, AZ ($60,060), by median annual wage.

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