Special Education Teachers (Secondary School) Salary in Arizona
Special Education Teachers (Secondary School) in Arizona earn a median of $64,300 a year, −13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $64,300
- vs. U.S. median
- −13% ($74,260)
- Rank among states
- 26 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,960
Pay range in Arizona
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,240; the top 10% earn over $110,560. Nationally the range is $49,800 to $109,100.
States ranked near Arizona
Similar jobs 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$60,130 median in Arizona
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$61,750 median in Arizona
Special Education Teachers (Secondary School) pay in Arizona
How much do special education teachers (secondary school) make in Arizona?
The median is $64,300 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,240 and the top 10% earn over $110,560. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arizona a good state for special education teachers (secondary school)?
On pay alone it ranks 26 of 51 (−13% vs. the national median of $74,260). Living costs are not included.