Special Education Teachers, Secondary School pay in Arizona
$71,690avg. a year
Annual salary · 1,960 employed
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Arizona earn an average of $71,690 a year. That is $5,570 (7%) less than the U.S. average of $77,260. The best-paying metro area is Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ at $76,460.
$64,300Median pay
$71,690Average yearly
+37%Avg. pay since 2020
#24Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Arizona metro areas
Average pay for special education teachers, secondary school by metro area. Swipe to see all 5.
11,460 jobs
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
$76,460
a year
2140 jobs
Tucson, AZ
$62,860
a year
350 jobs
Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ
$59,440
a year
4140 jobs
Flagstaff, AZ
$56,760
a year
540 jobs
Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ
$54,240
a year
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Special Education Teachers, Secondary School pay in Arizona, charted
Pay over time
Arizona, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Arizona special education teachers, secondary school work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Arizona vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $77,260 | – |
| Arizona | $71,690 | – |
| California | $102,780 | – |
| New Mexico | $74,670 | – |
| Colorado | $74,310 | – |
| Utah | $65,640 | – |
| Nevada | $63,920 | – |
Related jobs in Arizona
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$58,920
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$64,440
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$62,000
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$38,800
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$57,470
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$57,550
Average pay, Arizona, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do special education teachers, secondary school make in Arizona?
The average is $71,690 a year, and the median is $64,300. That is $5,570 (7%) less than the U.S. average of $77,260.
Where in Arizona do they earn the most?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ ($76,460), followed by Tucson, AZ ($62,860). The lowest average among 5 metro areas with data is Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ ($54,240).
How does Arizona rank?
Arizona ranks #24 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 25-2058. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national special education teachers, secondary school page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.