Economics Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Phoenix, AZ

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

Median annual salary $131,710 +9.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $71,000
90th percentile —
National median $119,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $71,000
    25th
    $103,050
    50th (median)
    $131,710
    75th
    $213,810

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Economics Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 155% Median Economics Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 55% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Economics Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $220,690
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $202,030
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $186,670
    Ann Arbor, MI $185,830
    College Station-Bryan, TX $168,620
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $162,440

    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 Economics Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Phoenix?

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

    The median Economics Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Phoenix, AZ is 9.8% above the national median of $119,980. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Economics Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $71,000 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $103,050.