Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary
in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
- Middle 50%
- $49,750–$62,410
- vs U.S. median
- -10%
- Metro rank
- #168 of 223
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro earn a median of $58,930 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,430 jobs (May 2025). That is 10% below the U.S. median of $65,120 and 5% above the AZ statewide median of $56,030. It ranks #168 of 223 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,430 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in other AZ metros
1 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Tucson, AZ | $50,660 |
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Questions
What is the average Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Phoenix?
The BLS median is $58,930 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,430 jobs pay between $49,750 and $62,410. The 10th percentile is $46,450 and the 90th is $78,120.
Is Phoenix a high-paying metro for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School?
That is 10% below the U.S. median of $65,120 and 5% above the AZ statewide median of $56,030. It ranks #168 of 223 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.