How much does a kindergarten teacher make in Phoenix?
$56,920a year
Median yearly pay for kindergarten teachers in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $27.37 an hour or $4,743 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.37
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 233 of 294
- Jobs in the area
- 2,310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,500Median: $56,920Highest 10%: $78,020
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,500 | $22.84 | |
| 25th | $49,660 | $23.88 | |
| Median | $56,920 | $27.37 | |
| 75th | $63,090 | $30.33 | |
| 90th | $78,020 | $37.51 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for kindergarten teachers.
| Flagstaff, AZ | $57,670 |
| Yuma, AZ | $48,820 |
| Tucson, AZ | $48,100 |
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 a kindergarten teacher make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $27.37 ($56,920 a year).
Do kindergarten teachers make more in Phoenix than the national average?
No: $56,920 against $62,680 nationally, 9% less.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $52,830, so Phoenix pays 8% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for kindergarten teacher pay?
233 of 294 metro areas with data.
How much does a kindergarten teacher make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,020 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.