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Special Education Teacher Salary in Arizona (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $46,202/year ($3,850/month) for a single filer
Arizona ranks 46th of 51 states for Special Education Teacher pay, with a median about 22% below the national average. Of the 2,450 Special Education Teacher jobs BLS counts in Arizona, the typical worker earns $56,030 a year — though pay ranges from $46,400 for newcomers to $75,420 at the top.
Special Education Teacher pay range in Arizona
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $46,400 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,890 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $56,030 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $61,360 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $75,420 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,450 Special Education Teacher jobs in Arizona (occupation code 25-2052, “Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arizona
A median Special Education Teacher salary of $56,030 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arizona state income tax, a single filer keeps about $46,202 — an effective tax rate of 17.5%.
| Gross (median) | $56,030 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,544 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,286 |
| Arizona state income tax | −$998 |
| Take-home (annual) | $46,202 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,850 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Arizona paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Special Education Teacher make in Arizona?
- The median Special Education Teacher salary in Arizona is $56,030 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,890 and $61,360.
- What is the take-home pay for a Special Education Teacher in Arizona?
- On the median salary of $56,030, a single filer in Arizona takes home about $46,202 per year ($3,850 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.5%.
- How many Special Education Teacher jobs are there in Arizona?
- BLS counts 2,450 Special Education Teacher jobs in Arizona in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Arizona state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Arizona.