Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler

In Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ), the median pay for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school is $58,930 a year. About 1,430 people work in this job there.

$58,930Median yearly pay

$49,750–$62,410Middle half of workers, yearly

1,430People in this job in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ)

That is 10% lower than the U.S. median ($65,120). It is 5% higher than the Arizona median ($56,030).

Pay range for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ)

Earns more than	Yearly
10% of workers	$46,450
25% of workers	$49,750
Half of workers (median)	$58,930
75% of workers	$62,410
90% of workers	$78,120

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

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (this page)	$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 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ)

Job	Median yearly pay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$59,180
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$59,570
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	$36,500
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$61,330
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$56,920
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$64,490

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