Education Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $63,760 -11.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,940
90th percentile $123,710
Employed locally 210
National median $72,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,940
    25th
    $58,950
    50th (median)
    $63,760
    75th
    $94,240
    90th
    $123,710

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 94% Median Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 6% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $68,350
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $61,870

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $49,050
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $46,170
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $33,690
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $45,810
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $33,170
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $50,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Education Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Tucson?

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

    Is Tucson above or below average for Education Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Tucson, AZ is 11.6% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Education Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $46,940 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,950.