How much does a Reading Specialist make in Tucson, AZ?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Reading Specialist in Tucson, AZ is $40,798. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $33,430 to a high of $51,546, with most professionals earning between $36,941 and $46,424.

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Reading Specialist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Reading Specialist Salary $33,430 Tucson,AZ April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Reading Specialist Salary $36,941 Tucson,AZ April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Reading Specialist Salary $40,798 Tucson,AZ April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Reading Specialist Salary $46,424 Tucson,AZ April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Reading Specialist Salary $51,546 Tucson,AZ April 01, 2025
25% $36,941 10% $33,430 90% $51,546 75% $46,424 $40,798 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Reading Specialist ?

Reading Specialist Certification is required to serve as a reading specialist in elementary and high schools. Reading specialists are professionals who aim to improve reading achievement in their district or school by serving as teachers, coaches, or leaders of school reading programs. The reading specialist is authorized to teach reading and to provide technical assistance and professional development to teachers. The reading specialist also supports, supplements and extends classroom teaching, and works collaboratively to implement a quality reading program that is research-based and meet...

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  1. This Job:

    Reading Specialist


    Associate's Degree

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    Child Caregiver I

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Reading Specialist in Tucson, AZ. The base salary for Reading Specialist ranges from $36,941 to $46,424 with the average base salary of $40,798. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $36,941 to $46,424 with the average total cash compensation of $40,798.

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About Tucson, Arizona    Tucson (/ˈtuːsɒn, tuːˈsɒn/) is a city and the county seat of Pima County, Arizona, United States, and home to the University of Arizona. The 2010 Unit....More

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