How much does a preschool teacher make in Arizona?
$36,300a year
Median yearly pay for preschool teachers in Arizona. That is $17.45 an hour or $3,025 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.45
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,760Median: $36,300Highest 10%: $47,790
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,760 | $15.27 | |
| 25th | $35,180 | $16.91 | |
| Median | $36,300 | $17.45 | |
| 75th | $38,150 | $18.34 | |
| 90th | $47,790 | $22.98 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Phoenix, AZ | $36,500 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $36,330 |
| Tucson, AZ | $35,470 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $35,320 |
| Yuma, AZ | $34,950 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $33,930 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $33,340 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for preschool teachers.
| 29. Indiana | $36,650 |
| 30. Montana | $36,540 |
| 31. Delaware | $36,360 |
| 32. Arizona | $36,300 |
| 33. Mississippi | $36,250 |
| 34. Wisconsin | $36,160 |
| 35. Missouri | $36,090 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a preschool teacher make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $17.45 ($36,300 a year).
Do preschool teachers make more in Arizona than the national average?
No: $36,300 against $38,140 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Arizona rank for preschool teacher pay?
Arizona ranks 32 of 51 states.
Which city in Arizona pays preschool teachers the most?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, with a median of $36,500 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.