How much does a kindergarten teacher make in Arizona?
$52,830a year
Median yearly pay for kindergarten teachers in Arizona. That is $25.40 an hour or $4,403 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.40
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,020
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,850Median: $52,830Highest 10%: $76,760
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,850 | $22.04 | |
| 25th | $49,190 | $23.65 | |
| Median | $52,830 | $25.40 | |
| 75th | $62,620 | $30.11 | |
| 90th | $76,760 | $36.90 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Flagstaff, AZ | $57,670 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $56,920 |
| Yuma, AZ | $48,820 |
| Tucson, AZ | $48,100 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $47,110 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for kindergarten teachers.
| 40. North Carolina | $53,180 |
| 41. Hawaii | $53,160 |
| 42. Louisiana | $53,130 |
| 43. Arizona | $52,830 |
| 44. Maine | $52,660 |
| 45. Arkansas | $52,060 |
| 46. Alabama | $50,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a kindergarten teacher make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $25.40 ($52,830 a year).
Do kindergarten teachers make more in Arizona than the national average?
No: $52,830 against $62,680 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Arizona rank for kindergarten teacher pay?
Arizona ranks 43 of 50 states.
Which city in Arizona pays kindergarten teachers the most?
Flagstaff, AZ, with a median of $57,670 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.