Arizona Median
$64,300
per year
Hourly Rate
$30.91
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-13% vs US median
US median $74,260
State Rank
#26 of 51
1,960 employed here
How much does a Special Education Teacher, Secondary School make in Arizona?
A Special Education Teacher, Secondary School working in Arizona earns a median salary of $64,300 per year, or about $30.91 per hour. That is 13% below the national median of $74,260 for this occupation.
Within Arizona, entry-level pay starts around $49,240 while the top 10% make $110,560 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $54,630 and $79,130 a year.
Special Education Teacher, Secondary School salary range in Arizona
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $49,240 | $23.67 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $54,630 | $26.26 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $64,300 | $30.91 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $79,130 | $38.04 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $110,560 | $53.15 |
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How Arizona compares
Arizona ranks 26th out of 51 states and territories for Special Education Teacher, Secondary School pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Special Education Teacher, Secondary School salary in other states
Washington $101,120California $101,060District of Columbia $99,670Maryland $93,530Rhode Island $92,990New York $89,310Massachusetts $83,890New Jersey $83,770Connecticut $81,710Alaska $80,580Illinois $79,890Vermont $79,360Delaware $78,490Michigan $78,050Oregon $77,400Pennsylvania $77,000New Mexico $76,940Minnesota $76,600Ohio $76,180Georgia $74,150New Hampshire $69,560Virginia $68,400Colorado $67,240Hawaii $65,980Texas $64,830Utah $64,210Wisconsin $63,520Nebraska $63,460Wyoming $62,750Montana $62,310Alabama $62,210South Carolina $62,150Maine $61,710Florida $61,510Tennessee $61,360North Dakota $61,210Indiana $61,130Nevada $60,810Iowa $60,780Kentucky $60,730Idaho $60,700Kansas $60,700Oklahoma $59,660Louisiana $59,100Arkansas $57,000North Carolina $56,770Missouri $55,920West Virginia $55,390South Dakota $54,810Mississippi $51,970
Working as a Special Education Teacher, Secondary School in Arizona
Nationally, about 164,000 people work as Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Arizona pay ($64,300) 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, Secondary School make in Arizona?
The median Special Education Teacher, Secondary School salary in Arizona is $64,300 per year, or about $30.91 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $49,240 at the entry level to $110,560 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Arizona pay compare to the national average?
Arizona pays Special Education Teachers, Secondary School about 13% less than the national median of $74,260. Arizona ranks 26th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Arizona a good state for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $64,300 a year. About 1,960 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School are employed in Arizona. 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.