Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Yuma, AZ

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

Median annual salary $47,950 -23.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $39,500
90th percentile $80,280
Employed locally 770
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,500
    25th
    $44,260
    50th (median)
    $47,950
    75th
    $58,900
    90th
    $80,280

    Yuma economic context

    Unemployment rate 12.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,417 2023 • Census ACS
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 79% Median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 21% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,580
    El Centro, CA $101,960
    Visalia, CA $101,340
    Salinas, CA $101,300
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $101,170
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $100,620

    Nearby metros — Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $61,340
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $60,070
    Flagstaff, AZ $51,720
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $48,350
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $47,330
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $47,080

    Related occupations in Yuma, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,850
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $47,670
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $37,160
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $34,630
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $47,750
    Instructional Coordinators $29,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education make per hour in Yuma?

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

    Is Yuma above or below average for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salaries?

    The median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Yuma, AZ is 23.1% below the national median of $62,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Yuma?

    Entry-level Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $39,500 per year in Yuma, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,260.