Special Education Teachers (Preschool) Salary in Arizona
Special Education Teachers (Preschool) in Arizona earn a median of $60,130 a year, −7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $60,130
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($64,830)
- Rank among states
- 28 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 330
Pay range in Arizona
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,920; the top 10% earn over $80,680. Nationally the range is $45,620 to $130,040.
States ranked near Arizona
Similar jobs in Arizona
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$64,300 median in Arizona
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36,300 median in Arizona
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$62,130 median in Arizona
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$56,590 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
Special Education Teachers (Preschool) pay in Arizona
How much do special education teachers (preschool) make in Arizona?
The median is $60,130 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,920 and the top 10% earn over $80,680. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arizona a good state for special education teachers (preschool)?
On pay alone it ranks 28 of 45 (−7% vs. the national median of $64,830). Living costs are not included.