How much does a teacher and instructor make in Phoenix?
$45,120a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $21.69 an hour or $3,760 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.69
- Vs. national median
- -32%
- Rank among cities
- 229 of 244
- Jobs in the area
- 540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,730Median: $45,120Highest 10%: $83,580
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,730 | $17.66 | |
| 25th | $39,030 | $18.76 | |
| Median | $45,120 | $21.69 | |
| 75th | $61,210 | $29.43 | |
| 90th | $83,580 | $40.18 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors.
| Tucson, AZ | $55,130 |
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 teacher and instructor make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $21.69 ($45,120 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in Phoenix than the national average?
No: $45,120 against $66,140 nationally, 32% less.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $55,270, so Phoenix pays 18% less.
Where does Phoenix rank for teacher and instructor pay?
229 of 244 metro areas with data.
How much does a teacher and instructor make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,730 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,580 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.