How much does a preschool teacher make in Phoenix?
$36,500a year
Median yearly pay for preschool teachers in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $17.55 an hour or $3,042 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.55
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 172 of 383
- Jobs in the area
- 6,880
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,850Median: $36,500Highest 10%: $48,770
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,850 | $16.27 | |
| 25th | $35,430 | $17.03 | |
| Median | $36,500 | $17.55 | |
| 75th | $38,150 | $18.34 | |
| 90th | $48,770 | $23.45 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for preschool teachers.
| 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 |
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 preschool teacher make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $17.55 ($36,500 a year).
Do preschool teachers make more in Phoenix than the national average?
No: $36,500 against $38,140 nationally, 4% less.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $36,300, so Phoenix pays 1% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for preschool teacher pay?
172 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does a preschool teacher make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,850 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,770 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.