How much does a biological science teacher make in Phoenix?
$83,770a year
Median yearly pay for biological science teachers in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $40.27 an hour or $6,981 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.27
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 64 of 136
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,760Median: $83,770Highest 10%: $217,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,760 | $30.17 | |
| 25th | $71,230 | $34.25 | |
| Median | $83,770 | $40.27 | |
| 75th | $136,200 | $65.46 | |
| 90th | $217,100 | $104.38 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for biological science teachers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $137,300 |
| Atmospheric | $110,600 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $110,100 |
| Engineering Teacher | $108,500 |
| Political Science Teacher | $98,260 |
| History Teacher | $97,430 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $96,660 |
| Sociology Teacher | $92,340 |
| Curator | $84,150 |
| Business Teacher | $80,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a biological science teacher make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $40.27 ($83,770 a year).
Do biological science teachers make more in Phoenix than the national average?
No: $83,770 against $84,620 nationally, 1% less.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $83,030, so Phoenix pays 1% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for biological science teacher pay?
64 of 136 metro areas with data.
How much does a biological science teacher make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,760 or less a year; the top 10% make $217,100 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.