SOC 25-1063 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary — Phoenix
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
Median pay for this occupation in Phoenix, AZ comes to $137,250 a year, ahead of the national median of $123,920 by 10.8%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Phoenix, AZ comes to $137,250 a year, ahead of the national median of $123,920 by 10.8%. Pay ranges from under $102,200 at the tenth percentile to more than $306,620 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $130,840 to $202,310.
The area has 60 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.34 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Of the 647 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 38th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $102,200 | −17.5% |
| 25th | $130,840 | +5.6% |
| Median (50th) | $137,250 | +10.8% |
| 75th | $202,310 | +63.3% |
| 90th | $306,620 | +147.4% |
| Mean | $166,780 | +34.6% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Phoenix sit close to the national average, so $137,250 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$137,250as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$136,296US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $137,250 a year, 10.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $102,200 to $306,620 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Economics Teachers, Postsecondary in Phoenix, AZ?
The median annual wage is $137,250, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $123,920, so pay in Phoenix, AZ is 10.8% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Phoenix, AZ earns more than $306,620 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $102,200 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 60 jobs in this occupation in Phoenix, AZ. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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