SOC 25-2058 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School — Arizona
Arizona · 5 metro areas compared
In Arizona the median wage is $64,300.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Arizona the median wage is $64,300. That is 13.4% lower than the national median of $74,260. Pay ranges from under $49,240 at the tenth percentile to more than $110,560 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $54,630 to $79,130.
Employment stands at 1,960, or 0.6 jobs per thousand held locally. Arizona ranks number 26th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Phoenix records the highest median at $64,490. Of the 712 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 296th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,240 | −33.7% |
| 25th | $54,630 | −26.4% |
| Median (50th) | $64,300 | −13.4% |
| 75th | $79,130 | +6.6% |
| 90th | $110,560 | +48.9% |
| Mean | $71,690 | −3.5% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Arizona
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phoenix | $64,490 | 1,460 | |
| 2 | Prescott Valley | $60,900 | 50 | |
| 3 | Flagstaff | $60,060 | 140 | |
| 4 | Tucson | $56,730 | 140 | |
| 5 | Lake Havasu City | $53,910 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Arizona sit close to the national average, so $64,300 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$64,300as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$63,853US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $64,300 a year, 13.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $49,240 to $110,560 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,960 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 26th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Phoenix, at $64,490.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Arizona?
The median annual wage is $64,300, 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 $74,260, so pay in Arizona is 13.4% 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 Arizona earns more than $110,560 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $49,240 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 Phoenix, at $64,490 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,960 jobs in this occupation in Arizona. 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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