Salary distribution
Where Arizona special education teachers fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $52,290 and $76,900, with a median of $61,890.
Special Education Teachers in Arizona: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 8 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $55,635. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.
By DOL wage level
DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.
| Level | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 5 | $56,269 |
| Level II — qualified | 3 | $55,000 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Special Education Teachers in Arizona. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc | Teacher | 2 | $57,893 |
| SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 15 OF MOHAVE COUNTY | SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER, SECONDARY SCHOOL | 1 | $46,250 |
| Rock Point School Inc | Special Education Teacher | 1 | $62,018 |
| County of Santa Cruz, Nogales Unified School District 1 | Teacher | 1 | $51,277 |
| Vail Unified School District | Teacher | 1 | $57,543 |
| Harvest Power Community Development Group, Inc. | Secondary Special Education Teacher | 1 | $53,337 |
| Great Hearts America | ESS Coordinator / Cross-Categorical Resource Teacher | 1 | $55,000 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER, SECONDARY SCHOOL at SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 15 OF MOHAVE COUNTY$46,250BULLHEAD CITYWage Level IDecided Aug 26, 2025I-200-25231-252355
- Special Education Teacher at Rock Point School Inc$62,018Rock PointWage Level IIDecided Aug 15, 2025I-200-25220-231394
- Teacher at County of Santa Cruz, Nogales Unified School District 1$51,277NogalesWage Level IDecided Jul 24, 2025I-200-25198-181651
- Teacher at Vail Unified School District$57,543VailWage Level IDecided Jun 20, 2025I-200-25163-086467
- Secondary Special Education Teacher at Harvest Power Community Development Group, Inc.$53,337YumaWage Level IIDecided Mar 24, 2025I-200-25076-781828
- ESS Coordinator / Cross-Categorical Resource Teacher at Great Hearts America$55,000PhoenixWage Level IIDecided Jan 8, 2025I-200-24366-578686
- Teacher at Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc$56,269PhoenixWage Level IDecided Jan 7, 2025I-200-24365-577075
- Teacher at Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc$59,516PhoenixWage Level IDecided Jan 7, 2025I-200-24365-577040
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.
Special Education Teachers pay by experience level in Arizona
Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in Arizona over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.
Typical entry
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
Internship/residency
Top skills (O*NET)
- 4.6 / 5
English Language
Knowledge
- 4.5 / 5
Education and Training
Knowledge
- 4.1 / 5
Speech Clarity
Ability
- 4.1 / 5
Learning Strategies
Cross-functional
- 4.0 / 5
Social Perceptiveness
Technical
- 4.0 / 5
Active Listening
Basic skill
- 4.0 / 5
Reading Comprehension
Basic skill
- 4.0 / 5
Writing
Basic skill
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Develop and implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of handicapping conditions.
- 02
Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
- 03
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and policies and procedures to maintain order among students.
- 04
Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement.
- 05
Maintain accurate and complete student records, and prepare reports on children and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
- 06
Employ special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.
- 07
Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
- 08
Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies.
10-year outlook
Growth 2024 → 2034
-1.6%
Projected annual openings
—
BLS outlook
Declining
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Special Education Teachers in Arizona?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Special Education Teachers in Arizona is $61,890.
- How does Arizona compare to the national median for Special Education Teachers?
- The Arizona median is -15.5% versus the BLS national figure of $73,212.
- What is the salary range for Special Education Teachers in Arizona?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $49,130 and the 90th-percentile at $101,900, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
- Is Special Education Teachers a growing field?
- BLS Employment Projections show employment declining by -1.6% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
- What education is required for Special Education Teachers?
- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.