How much does a postsecondary teacher make in Tucson?
$74,750a year
Median yearly pay for postsecondary teachers in the Tucson, AZ metro area. That is $35.94 an hour or $6,229 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.94
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 90 of 169
- Jobs in the area
- 390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,780Median: $74,750Highest 10%: $99,530
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,780 | $29.70 | |
| 25th | $62,740 | $30.16 | |
| Median | $74,750 | $35.94 | |
| 75th | $98,290 | $47.25 | |
| 90th | $99,530 | $47.85 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for postsecondary teachers.
| Phoenix, AZ | $79,260 |
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Salaries for every job in Tucson, AZFrequently asked questions
How much does a postsecondary teacher make an hour in Tucson?
The median hourly pay in the Tucson, AZ metro area is $35.94 ($74,750 a year).
Do postsecondary teachers make more in Tucson than the national average?
No: $74,750 against $77,640 nationally, 4% less.
How does Tucson compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $76,700, so Tucson pays 3% less.
Where does Tucson rank for postsecondary teacher pay?
90 of 169 metro areas with data.
How much does a postsecondary teacher make starting out in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $61,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $99,530 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.