How much does a social sciences teacher make in Phoenix?
$71,230a year
Median yearly pay for social sciences teachers in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $34.25 an hour or $5,936 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.25
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 32 of 51
- Jobs in the area
- 300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $71,230Median: $71,230Highest 10%: $81,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $71,230 | $34.25 | |
| 25th | $71,230 | $34.25 | |
| Median | $71,230 | $34.25 | |
| 75th | $71,230 | $34.25 | |
| 90th | $81,100 | $38.99 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for social sciences teachers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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 social sciences teacher make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $34.25 ($71,230 a year).
Do social sciences teachers make more in Phoenix than the national average?
No: $71,230 against $72,990 nationally, 2% less.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $71,230, so Phoenix pays 0% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for social sciences teacher pay?
32 of 51 metro areas with data.
How much does a social sciences teacher make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $71,230 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,100 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.