How much does an education teacher make in Tucson?
$72,910a year
Median yearly pay for education teachers in the Tucson, AZ metro area. That is $35.05 an hour or $6,076 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.05
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 79 of 151
- Jobs in the area
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,160Median: $72,910Highest 10%: $123,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,160 | $29.40 | |
| 25th | $63,150 | $30.36 | |
| Median | $72,910 | $35.05 | |
| 75th | $97,410 | $46.83 | |
| 90th | $123,900 | $59.58 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for education teachers.
| Phoenix, AZ | $78,520 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $75,550 |
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Salaries for every job in Tucson, AZFrequently asked questions
How much does an education teacher make an hour in Tucson?
The median hourly pay in the Tucson, AZ metro area is $35.05 ($72,910 a year).
Do education teachers make more in Tucson than the national average?
No: $72,910 against $75,350 nationally, 3% less.
How does Tucson compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $78,520, so Tucson pays 7% less.
Where does Tucson rank for education teacher pay?
79 of 151 metro areas with data.
How much does an education teacher make starting out in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $61,160 or less a year; the top 10% make $123,900 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.