How much does a teacher and instructor make in Tucson?
$55,130a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in the Tucson, AZ metro area. That is $26.50 an hour or $4,594 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.50
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among cities
- 164 of 244
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,990Median: $55,130Highest 10%: $103,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,990 | $19.23 | |
| 25th | $47,840 | $23.00 | |
| Median | $55,130 | $26.50 | |
| 75th | $85,380 | $41.05 | |
| 90th | $103,300 | $49.65 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors.
| Phoenix, AZ | $45,120 |
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Salaries for every job in Tucson, AZFrequently asked questions
How much does a teacher and instructor make an hour in Tucson?
The median hourly pay in the Tucson, AZ metro area is $26.50 ($55,130 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in Tucson than the national average?
No: $55,130 against $66,140 nationally, 17% less.
How does Tucson compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $55,270, so Tucson pays 0% more.
Where does Tucson rank for teacher and instructor pay?
164 of 244 metro areas with data.
How much does a teacher and instructor make starting out in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $103,300 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.