Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $77,030 -7.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $60,320
90th percentile $205,660
National median $83,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,320
    25th
    $68,350
    50th (median)
    $77,030
    75th
    $128,630
    90th
    $205,660

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 91% Median Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 9% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $165,530
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $139,280
    Madison, WI $136,740
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $131,540
    Charlottesville, VA $130,450
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $128,910

    Nearby metros — Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Flagstaff, AZ $112,970
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $95,150

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,270
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $35,640
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $60,070
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $35,390
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,440
    Instructional Coordinators $63,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Phoenix, AZ is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Phoenix above or below average for Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Phoenix, AZ is 7.7% below the national median of $83,460. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Phoenix?

    Entry-level Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $60,320 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,350.