How much does an education teacher make in Phoenix?
$78,520a year
Median yearly pay for education teachers in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $37.75 an hour or $6,543 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.75
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 38 of 151
- Jobs in the area
- 1,180
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 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for education teachers.
| Flagstaff, AZ | $75,550 |
| Tucson, AZ | $72,910 |
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 an education teacher make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $37.75 ($78,520 a year).
Do education teachers make more in Phoenix than the national average?
Yes: $78,520 against $75,350 nationally, 4% more.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $78,520, so Phoenix pays 0% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for education teacher pay?
38 of 151 metro areas with data.
How much does an education teacher make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,730 or less a year; the top 10% make $135,100 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.