How much does a postsecondary teacher make in Arizona?
$76,700a year
Median yearly pay for postsecondary teachers in Arizona. That is $36.88 an hour or $6,392 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.88
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 2,000
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,360Median: $76,700Highest 10%: $102,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,360 | $18.44 | |
| 25th | $60,350 | $29.01 | |
| Median | $76,700 | $36.88 | |
| 75th | $85,800 | $41.25 | |
| 90th | $102,200 | $49.15 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Phoenix, AZ | $79,260 |
| Tucson, AZ | $74,750 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for postsecondary teachers.
| 16. Connecticut | $78,220 |
| 17. South Carolina | $77,940 |
| 18. Montana | $77,550 |
| 19. Arizona | $76,700 |
| 20. Tennessee | $76,480 |
| 21. Indiana | $76,390 |
| 22. Kansas | $75,790 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a postsecondary teacher make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $36.88 ($76,700 a year).
Do postsecondary teachers make more in Arizona than the national average?
No: $76,700 against $77,640 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Arizona rank for postsecondary teacher pay?
Arizona ranks 19 of 48 states.
Which city in Arizona pays postsecondary teachers the most?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, with a median of $79,260 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.