How much does a substitute teacher make in Arizona?
$38,500a year
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers in Arizona. That is $18.51 an hour or $3,208 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.51
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 4,710
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,170Median: $38,500Highest 10%: $50,290
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,170 | $14.99 | |
| 25th | $34,250 | $16.47 | |
| Median | $38,500 | $18.51 | |
| 75th | $42,040 | $20.21 | |
| 90th | $50,290 | $24.18 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Phoenix, AZ | $41,590 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $39,010 |
| Tucson, AZ | $37,890 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $35,980 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $34,850 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $34,200 |
| Yuma, AZ | $31,740 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for substitute teachers.
| 18. Illinois | $39,410 |
| 19. Virginia | $39,020 |
| 20. Georgia | $38,870 |
| 21. Arizona | $38,500 |
| 22. Connecticut | $38,460 |
| 23. Vermont | $38,200 |
| 24. Nebraska | $37,690 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substitute teacher make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $18.51 ($38,500 a year).
Do substitute teachers make more in Arizona than the national average?
No: $38,500 against $41,670 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Arizona rank for substitute teacher pay?
Arizona ranks 21 of 50 states.
Which city in Arizona pays substitute teachers the most?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, with a median of $41,590 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.