Education Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Phoenix, AZ

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

Median annual salary $68,350 -5.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $40,110
90th percentile $129,690
Employed locally 1,760
National median $72,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,110
    25th
    $60,580
    50th (median)
    $68,350
    75th
    $99,080
    90th
    $129,690

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 81% Median Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 19% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Education Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $127,090
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $104,270
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $103,310
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,290
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,170
    Ann Arbor, MI $101,840

    Nearby metros — Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Flagstaff, AZ $75,550
    Tucson, AZ $63,760
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $61,870

    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 Education Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Phoenix?

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

    The median Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Phoenix, AZ is 5.2% below the national median of $72,090. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Education Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $40,110 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,580.