How much does a career/technical education teacher make in Tucson?
$79,530a year
Median yearly pay for career/technical education teachers in the Tucson, AZ metro area. That is $38.24 an hour or $6,628 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.24
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among cities
- 61 of 247
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,420Median: $79,530Highest 10%: $100,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,420 | $22.32 | |
| 25th | $59,050 | $28.39 | |
| Median | $79,530 | $38.24 | |
| 75th | $100,500 | $48.31 | |
| 90th | $100,500 | $48.31 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for career/technical education teachers.
| Phoenix, AZ | $74,630 |
Related jobs in Tucson
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Postsecondary Teacher | $74,750 |
| Education Teacher | $72,910 |
| Librarian and Media Collections Specialist | $60,500 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $60,450 |
| Special Education Teacher | $58,170 |
| Instructional Coordinator | $57,580 |
| Middle School Teacher | $57,460 |
| Special Education Teacher | $56,730 |
| Teacher and Instructor | $55,130 |
| Educational Instruction and Library Worker | $53,410 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a career/technical education teacher make an hour in Tucson?
The median hourly pay in the Tucson, AZ metro area is $38.24 ($79,530 a year).
Do career/technical education teachers make more in Tucson than the national average?
Yes: $79,530 against $66,270 nationally, 20% more.
How does Tucson compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $62,980, so Tucson pays 26% more.
Where does Tucson rank for career/technical education teacher pay?
61 of 247 metro areas with data.
How much does a career/technical education teacher make starting out in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,420 or less a year; the top 10% make $100,500 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.