How much does a teacher and instructor make in Arizona?
$55,270a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in Arizona. That is $26.57 an hour or $4,606 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.57
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 990
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,730Median: $55,270Highest 10%: $108,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,730 | $17.66 | |
| 25th | $42,880 | $20.62 | |
| Median | $55,270 | $26.57 | |
| 75th | $88,610 | $42.60 | |
| 90th | $108,400 | $52.09 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Tucson, AZ | $55,130 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $45,120 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teacher and instructors.
| 34. Ohio | $56,890 |
| 35. Utah | $56,280 |
| 36. Missouri | $55,870 |
| 37. Arizona | $55,270 |
| 38. Michigan | $54,680 |
| 39. Iowa | $54,080 |
| 40. Vermont | $53,920 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teacher and instructor make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $26.57 ($55,270 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in Arizona than the national average?
No: $55,270 against $66,140 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Arizona rank for teacher and instructor pay?
Arizona ranks 37 of 50 states.
Which city in Arizona pays teacher and instructors the most?
Tucson, AZ, with a median of $55,130 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.