Special Education Teachers in Arizona. BLS OES + DOL OFLC + reader-reported submissions. How this is built →
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 $54,630 and $79,130, with a median of $64,300.
Special Education Teachers in Arizona: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 16 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $56,906. 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 | 11 | $59,516 |
| Level II — qualified | 5 | $53,620 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Union High School District 210 | ESS Teacher | 3 | $71,526 |
| Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc | Teacher | 2 | $57,893 |
| Sunnyside Unified School District No. 12 | Teacher | 2 | $61,600 |
| Chinle Unified School District 24 | Public School Teacher | 1 | $53,620 |
| Cibecue Community Education Board Inc. | Secondary Special Education Teacher | 1 | $49,749 |
| County of Santa Cruz, Nogales Unified School District 1 | Teacher | 1 | $51,277 |
| Great Hearts America | ESS Coordinator / Cross-Categorical Resource Teacher | 1 | $55,000 |
| Harvest Power Community Development Group, Inc. | Secondary Special Education Teacher | 1 | $53,337 |
| Maricopa Unified School District | High School Special Education Teacher | 1 | $64,684 |
| Rock Point School Inc | Special Education Teacher | 1 | $62,018 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Public School Teacher at Chinle Unified School District 24$53,620ChinleWage Level IIDecided Mar 11, 2026I-200-26064-681003
- ESS Teacher at Phoenix Union High School District 210$71,337Laveen VillageWage Level IDecided Feb 27, 2026I-200-26051-654908
- Secondary Special Education Teacher at Cibecue Community Education Board Inc.$49,749CibecueWage Level IIDecided Feb 10, 2026I-200-26034-616183
- High School Special Education Teacher at Maricopa Unified School District$64,684MaricopaWage Level IDecided Feb 10, 2026I-200-26034-616404
- ESS Teacher at Phoenix Union High School District 210$71,526PhoenixWage Level IDecided Feb 3, 2026I-200-26027-594280
- ESS Teacher at Phoenix Union High School District 210$73,495PhoenixWage Level IDecided Feb 3, 2026I-200-26027-594254
- Teacher at Sunnyside Unified School District No. 12$54,100TucsonWage Level IDecided Jan 21, 2026I-200-26013-556135
- Teacher at Sunnyside Unified School District No. 12$69,100TucsonWage Level IDecided Jan 21, 2026I-200-26013-556217
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.
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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.
Special Education Teachers specialties in Arizona
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 9 certified offers. The most common variant is Teacher at a median of $56,906.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher | Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc | 6 | $56,906 |
| ESS Teacher | Phoenix Union High School District 210 | 3 | $71,526 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in Arizona over the past 3 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2025 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 $64,300.
- How does Arizona compare to the national median for Special Education Teachers?
- The Arizona median is -14.3% versus the BLS national figure of $75,068.
- What is the salary range for Special Education Teachers in Arizona?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $49,240 and the 90th-percentile at $110,560, 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.