How much does an education teacher make in Arizona?
$78,520a year
Median yearly pay for education teachers in Arizona. That is $37.75 an hour or $6,543 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.75
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,730Median: $78,520Highest 10%: $135,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,730 | $23.91 | |
| 25th | $64,500 | $31.01 | |
| Median | $78,520 | $37.75 | |
| 75th | $104,900 | $50.44 | |
| 90th | $135,100 | $64.97 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Phoenix, AZ | $78,520 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $75,550 |
| Tucson, AZ | $72,910 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for education teachers.
| 9. Minnesota | $78,950 |
| 10. Nebraska | $78,950 |
| 11. Maryland | $78,820 |
| 12. Arizona | $78,520 |
| 13. Vermont | $78,100 |
| 14. New Jersey | $77,600 |
| 15. North Dakota | $77,540 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education teacher make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $37.75 ($78,520 a year).
Do education teachers make more in Arizona than the national average?
Yes: $78,520 against $75,350 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Arizona rank for education teacher pay?
Arizona ranks 12 of 49 states.
Which city in Arizona pays education teachers the most?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, with a median of $78,520 a year.
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.