How much does a secondary school teacher make in Arizona?
$58,360a year
Median yearly pay for secondary school teachers in Arizona. That is $28.06 an hour or $4,863 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.06
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 46 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 21,190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,240Median: $58,360Highest 10%: $93,530
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,240 | $22.23 | |
| 25th | $49,670 | $23.88 | |
| Median | $58,360 | $28.06 | |
| 75th | $64,890 | $31.20 | |
| 90th | $93,530 | $44.97 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Phoenix, AZ | $59,570 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $57,450 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $53,960 |
| Tucson, AZ | $50,940 |
| Yuma, AZ | $49,670 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $49,350 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $48,590 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for secondary school teachers.
| 43. Louisiana | $59,850 |
| 44. Arkansas | $59,660 |
| 45. Missouri | $59,240 |
| 46. Arizona | $58,360 |
| 47. North Carolina | $57,650 |
| 48. West Virginia | $56,610 |
| 49. South Dakota | $51,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a secondary school teacher make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $28.06 ($58,360 a year).
Do secondary school teachers make more in Arizona than the national average?
No: $58,360 against $72,040 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Arizona rank for secondary school teacher pay?
Arizona ranks 46 of 51 states.
Which city in Arizona pays secondary school teachers the most?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, with a median of $59,570 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.