Business Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Phoenix, AZ

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

Median annual salary $81,990 -15.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $60,150
90th percentile $171,550
Employed locally 1,340
National median $97,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,150
    25th
    $68,350
    50th (median)
    $81,990
    75th
    $141,260
    90th
    $171,550

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 97% Median Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 3% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Business Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Wilmington, NC $179,820
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $169,800
    Anchorage, AK $168,440
    Lawrence, KS $162,300
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $161,500
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $158,270

    Nearby metros — Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Flagstaff, AZ $141,530
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $83,340
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $79,990

    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 Business Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for Business 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 Business Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Phoenix, AZ is 15.7% below the national median of $97,270. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Business Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $60,150 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,350.