How much does an elementary school teacher make in Arizona?
$56,590a year
Median yearly pay for elementary school teachers in Arizona. That is $27.21 an hour or $4,716 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.21
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 24,240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,370Median: $56,590Highest 10%: $79,470
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,370 | $20.85 | |
| 25th | $47,900 | $23.03 | |
| Median | $56,590 | $27.21 | |
| 75th | $63,440 | $30.50 | |
| 90th | $79,470 | $38.21 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Phoenix, AZ | $59,180 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $53,900 |
| Yuma, AZ | $48,360 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $47,980 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $47,400 |
| Tucson, AZ | $47,220 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $46,460 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for elementary school teachers.
| 40. Florida | $58,930 |
| 41. Louisiana | $58,770 |
| 42. Montana | $57,530 |
| 43. Arizona | $56,590 |
| 44. Kansas | $56,450 |
| 45. West Virginia | $55,630 |
| 46. North Carolina | $54,930 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an elementary school teacher make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $27.21 ($56,590 a year).
Do elementary school teachers make more in Arizona than the national average?
No: $56,590 against $63,970 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Arizona rank for elementary school teacher pay?
Arizona ranks 43 of 51 states.
Which city in Arizona pays elementary school teachers the most?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, with a median of $59,180 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.