How much does a middle school teacher make in Arizona?
$59,710a year
Median yearly pay for middle school teachers in Arizona. That is $28.71 an hour or $4,976 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.71
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,020
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,940Median: $59,710Highest 10%: $81,420
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,940 | $22.57 | |
| 25th | $49,940 | $24.01 | |
| Median | $59,710 | $28.71 | |
| 75th | $65,990 | $31.73 | |
| 90th | $81,420 | $39.14 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Phoenix, AZ | $61,330 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $58,020 |
| Tucson, AZ | $57,460 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $50,180 |
| Yuma, AZ | $48,770 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $47,590 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $47,230 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for middle school teachers.
| 39. Kansas | $60,580 |
| 40. Iowa | $60,450 |
| 41. North Dakota | $60,100 |
| 42. Arizona | $59,710 |
| 43. Arkansas | $59,570 |
| 44. Missouri | $59,310 |
| 45. Florida | $58,940 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a middle school teacher make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $28.71 ($59,710 a year).
Do middle school teachers make more in Arizona than the national average?
No: $59,710 against $64,370 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Arizona rank for middle school teacher pay?
Arizona ranks 42 of 51 states.
Which city in Arizona pays middle school teachers the most?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, with a median of $61,330 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.