How much does a postsecondary teacher make in Phoenix?
$79,260a year
Median yearly pay for postsecondary teachers in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $38.11 an hour or $6,605 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.11
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 56 of 169
- Jobs in the area
- 1,050
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,360Median: $79,260Highest 10%: $107,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,360 | $18.44 | |
| 25th | $46,830 | $22.51 | |
| Median | $79,260 | $38.11 | |
| 75th | $82,460 | $39.64 | |
| 90th | $107,000 | $51.43 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for postsecondary teachers.
| Tucson, AZ | $74,750 |
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 postsecondary teacher make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $38.11 ($79,260 a year).
Do postsecondary teachers make more in Phoenix than the national average?
Yes: $79,260 against $77,640 nationally, 2% more.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $76,700, so Phoenix pays 3% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for postsecondary teacher pay?
56 of 169 metro areas with data.
How much does a postsecondary teacher make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,360 or less a year; the top 10% make $107,000 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.