How much does an economics teacher make in Phoenix?
$137,300a year
Median yearly pay for economics teachers in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $65.99 an hour or $11,440 a month.
- Hourly
- $65.99
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 17 of 53
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $102,200Median: $137,300Highest 10%: $306,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $102,200 | $49.13 | |
| 25th | $130,800 | $62.90 | |
| Median | $137,300 | $65.99 | |
| 75th | $202,300 | $97.26 | |
| 90th | $306,600 | $147.41 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for economics teachers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Business Teacher | $80,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an economics teacher make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $65.99 ($137,300 a year).
Do economics teachers make more in Phoenix than the national average?
Yes: $137,300 against $123,900 nationally, 11% more.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $137,300, so Phoenix pays 0% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for economics teacher pay?
17 of 53 metro areas with data.
How much does an economics teacher make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $102,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $306,600 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.