How much does an elementary school teacher make in Phoenix?
$59,180a year
Median yearly pay for elementary school teachers in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $28.45 an hour or $4,932 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.45
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 290 of 383
- Jobs in the area
- 16,560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,390Median: $59,180Highest 10%: $81,520
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,390 | $22.78 | |
| 25th | $48,840 | $23.48 | |
| Median | $59,180 | $28.45 | |
| 75th | $67,170 | $32.29 | |
| 90th | $81,520 | $39.19 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for elementary school teachers.
| 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 |
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 elementary school teacher make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $28.45 ($59,180 a year).
Do elementary school teachers make more in Phoenix than the national average?
No: $59,180 against $63,970 nationally, 7% less.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $56,590, so Phoenix pays 5% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for elementary school teacher pay?
290 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does an elementary school teacher make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,390 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,520 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.