SOC 25-2031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — Phoenix
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ · 6 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Phoenix, AZ is $59,570 a year, trailing the national median of $72,040 by 17.3%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Phoenix, AZ is $59,570 a year, trailing the national median of $72,040 by 17.3%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $50,090 and $77,750. The lowest tenth earn under $49,020, while the highest tenth earn more than $104,270.
The area has 14,730 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 6.2 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Flagstaff records the highest median at $57,450. Of the 647 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 343rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,020 | −32.0% |
| 25th | $50,090 | −30.5% |
| Median (50th) | $59,570 | −17.3% |
| 75th | $77,750 | +7.9% |
| 90th | $104,270 | +44.7% |
| Mean | $67,590 | −6.2% |
Other metro areas in Arizona
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flagstaff | $57,450 | 380 | |
| 2 | Sierra Vista | $53,960 | 310 | |
| 3 | Tucson | $50,940 | 3,320 | |
| 4 | Yuma | $49,670 | 520 | |
| 5 | Lake Havasu City | $49,350 | 370 | |
| 6 | Prescott Valley | $48,590 | 410 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Phoenix sit close to the national average, so $59,570 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$59,570as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$59,156US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $59,570 a year, 17.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $49,020 to $104,270 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 14,730 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Flagstaff, at $57,450.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Phoenix, AZ?
The median annual wage is $59,570, 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 $72,040, so pay in Phoenix, AZ is 17.3% lower. 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 $104,270 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $49,020 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.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Flagstaff, at $57,450 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 14,730 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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