How much does a career/technical education teacher make in Phoenix?
$71,230a year
Median yearly pay for career/technical education teachers in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $34.25 an hour or $5,936 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.25
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 74 of 270
- Jobs in the area
- 1,340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,510Median: $71,230Highest 10%: $135,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,510 | $23.32 | |
| 25th | $50,350 | $24.21 | |
| Median | $71,230 | $34.25 | |
| 75th | $92,770 | $44.60 | |
| 90th | $135,600 | $65.17 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for career/technical education teachers.
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $76,210 |
| Tucson, AZ | $60,450 |
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 $34.25 ($71,230 a year).
Do career/technical education teachers make more in Phoenix than the national average?
Yes: $71,230 against $63,820 nationally, 12% more.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $64,930, so Phoenix pays 10% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for career/technical education teacher pay?
74 of 270 metro areas with data.
How much does a career/technical education teacher make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,510 or less a year; the top 10% make $135,600 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.