Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Arizona

$32,447 $105,300
10th pct Median: $61,221 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$32,447
25th Percentile$44,079
50th (Median)$61,221
75th Percentile$84,485
90th (Top Earners)$105,300
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Arizona median salary of $61,221 for Special Education Teachers, Middle School has the purchasing power of approximately $59,037 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Arizona's higher cost of living (COL index: 103.7) reduces the real purchasing power of wages compared to lower-cost states.

COL data: MERIC 2024 State Cost of Living Index. Missouri = 100 baseline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Special Education Teachers, Middle School make in Arizona?
Special Education Teachers, Middle School in Arizona earn a median annual salary of $61,221 per year ($29.43/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $62,470.
Is Arizona a good state for Special Education Teachers, Middle School?
Arizona pays slightly below the national average for special education teachers, middle school. Cost of living in Arizona is near the national average (COL index: 103.7).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Special Education Teachers, Middle School in Arizona?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 103.7 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $61,221 salary in Arizona has the purchasing power of approximately $59,037 in Missouri. Higher living costs in Arizona reduce real purchasing power.
How does Arizona compare to neighboring states for Special Education Teachers, Middle School salaries?
For detailed comparison across all states, see the full Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary page at the national level, which includes a complete 50-state salary table.

Top Paying Jobs in Arizona

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Radiologists $303,722
2 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $300,096
3 Neurologists $289,688
4 Surgeons, All Other $288,630
5 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $266,442
6 Physicians, Pathologists $239,042
7 General Internal Medicine Physicians $238,473
8 Obstetricians and Gynecologists $234,416
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Special Education Teachers, Middle School in Arizona

Special Education Teachers, Middle School work in their specialized field applying expertise and skills to deliver value in their organization. This occupation is part of the education sector of the U.S. economy.

Education Required: Bachelor's degree

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