Special Education Teachers (Middle School) Salary in Arizona
Special Education Teachers (Middle School) in Arizona earn a median of $62,130 a year, −7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $62,130
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($66,810)
- Rank among states
- 35 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 580
Pay range in Arizona
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,010; the top 10% earn over $77,520. Nationally the range is $49,420 to $102,510.
States ranked near Arizona
Similar jobs in Arizona
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$56,590 median in Arizona
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$64,300 median in Arizona
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$52,830 median in Arizona
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$58,360 median in Arizona
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59,710 median in Arizona
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$61,750 median in Arizona
Special Education Teachers (Middle School) pay in Arizona
How much do special education teachers (middle school) make in Arizona?
The median is $62,130 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,010 and the top 10% earn over $77,520. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arizona a good state for special education teachers (middle school)?
On pay alone it ranks 35 of 51 (−7% vs. the national median of $66,810). Living costs are not included.