Special Education Teacher, All Other Salary in Arizona (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Special Education Teachers, All Other in Arizona, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Arizona Median
$59,500
per year
Hourly Rate
$28.61
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-22% vs US median
US median $76,580
State Rank
#35 of 42
state estimate

How much does a Special Education Teacher, All Other make in Arizona?

A Special Education Teacher, All Other working in Arizona earns a median salary of $59,500 per year, or about $28.61 per hour. That is 22% below the national median of $76,580 for this occupation.

Within Arizona, entry-level pay starts around $45,680 while the top 10% make $92,330 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $55,290 and $81,940 a year.

Special Education Teacher, All Other salary range in Arizona

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$45,680$21.96
25th percentile (early career)$55,290$26.58
50th percentile (median)$59,500$28.61
75th percentile (experienced)$81,940$39.39
90th percentile (top earners)$92,330$44.39

How Arizona compares

Arizona ranks 35th out of 42 states and territories for Special Education Teacher, All Other pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1California$103,050
2New Mexico$86,520
3Delaware$85,040
4Oregon$82,240
5Rhode Island$80,080

Working as a Special Education Teacher, All Other in Arizona

Nationally, about 34,000 people work as Special Education Teachers, All Other in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Arizona pay ($59,500) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Special Education Teacher, All Other make in Arizona?
The median Special Education Teacher, All Other salary in Arizona is $59,500 per year, or about $28.61 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $45,680 at the entry level to $92,330 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Arizona pay compare to the national average?
Arizona pays Special Education Teachers, All Other about 22% less than the national median of $76,580. Arizona ranks 35th out of 42 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Arizona a good state for Special Education Teachers, All Other?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $59,500 a year. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Arizona?
The highest-paying occupations in Arizona include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($558,970), Radiologist ($470,640), Surgeon, All Other ($415,980), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.