How much does a career/technical education teacher make in Phoenix?
$74,630a year
Median yearly pay for career/technical education teachers in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $35.88 an hour or $6,219 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.88
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 109 of 247
- Jobs in the area
- 390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,720Median: $74,630Highest 10%: $109,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,720 | $23.90 | |
| 25th | $58,040 | $27.90 | |
| Median | $74,630 | $35.88 | |
| 75th | $91,960 | $44.21 | |
| 90th | $109,200 | $52.50 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for career/technical education teachers.
| Tucson, AZ | $79,530 |
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 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $83,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a career/technical education teacher make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $35.88 ($74,630 a year).
Do career/technical education teachers make more in Phoenix than the national average?
Yes: $74,630 against $66,270 nationally, 13% more.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $62,980, so Phoenix pays 18% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for career/technical education teacher pay?
109 of 247 metro areas with data.
How much does a career/technical education teacher make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,720 or less a year; the top 10% make $109,200 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.