Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in Arizona

In Arizona, the median pay for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school is $56,030 a year. About 2,450 people work in this job there.

$56,030Median yearly pay

$47,890–$61,360Middle half of workers, yearly

2,450People in this job in Arizona

That is 14% lower than the U.S. median ($65,120). Arizona ranks 46th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school in Arizona

Earns more than	Yearly
10% of workers	$46,400
25% of workers	$47,890
Half of workers (median)	$56,030
75% of workers	$61,360
90% of workers	$75,420

Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in Arizona metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler	$58,930	1,430
Tucson	$50,660	620
Yuma	$48,680	80
Lake Havasu City-Kingman	$47,420	50
Prescott Valley-Prescott	$47,300	40
Sierra Vista-Douglas	$45,600	40

Arizona unemployment rate: 4.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school

Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
Job outlook: -0.4% over ten years, little or no change · about 16,400 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Arizona

Job	Median yearly pay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$56,590
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$58,360
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	$36,300
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$59,710
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$52,830
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$64,300
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School	$62,980
Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$62,130

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.