SOC 25-2052 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School — Phoenix
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ · 5 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Phoenix, AZ is $58,930 a year, trailing the national median of $65,120 by 9.5%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Phoenix, AZ is $58,930 a year, trailing the national median of $65,120 by 9.5%. Half of workers earn between $49,750 and $62,410. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $46,450 and the ninetieth at $78,120.
The area has 1,430 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.6 of every thousand jobs. Tucson leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $50,660. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 357th of 647 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,450 | −28.7% |
| 25th | $49,750 | −23.6% |
| Median (50th) | $58,930 | −9.5% |
| 75th | $62,410 | −4.2% |
| 90th | $78,120 | +20.0% |
| Mean | $59,840 | −8.1% |
Other metro areas in Arizona
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tucson | $50,660 | 620 | |
| 2 | Yuma | $48,680 | 80 | |
| 3 | Lake Havasu City | $47,420 | 50 | |
| 4 | Prescott Valley | $47,300 | 40 | |
| 5 | Sierra Vista | $45,600 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Phoenix sit close to the national average, so $58,930 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$58,930as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$58,520US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $58,930 a year, 9.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $46,450 to $78,120 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,430 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Tucson, at $50,660.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Phoenix, AZ?
The median annual wage is $58,930, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $65,120, so pay in Phoenix, AZ is 9.5% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Phoenix, AZ earns more than $78,120 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $46,450 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Tucson, at $50,660 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,430 jobs in this occupation in Phoenix, AZ. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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