Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary
in Tucson, AZ
- Middle 50%
- $47,890–$57,440
- vs U.S. median
- -22%
- Metro rank
- #208 of 223
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in the Tucson, AZ metro earn a median of $50,660 a year, based on BLS estimates for 620 jobs (May 2025). That is 22% below the U.S. median of $65,120 and 10% below the AZ statewide median of $56,030. It ranks #208 of 223 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE620 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 |
|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $58,930 |
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Questions
What is the average Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Tucson?
The BLS median is $50,660 a year (May 2025). Half of the 620 jobs pay between $47,890 and $57,440. The 10th percentile is $47,890 and the 90th is $67,180.
Is Tucson a high-paying metro for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School?
That is 22% below the U.S. median of $65,120 and 10% below the AZ statewide median of $56,030. It ranks #208 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.