Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Arizona

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Arizona nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $49,880 -18.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $37,260
90th percentile $67,150
Employed locally 120
National median $61,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,260
    25th
    $42,210
    50th (median)
    $49,880
    75th
    $55,240
    90th
    $67,150

    Top-paying metros for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Modesto, CA $115,930
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $108,640
    Merced, CA $106,030
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $104,810
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $102,610
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $102,030

    Related occupations in Arizona

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $31,410
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $47,680
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,300
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $49,520
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $38,240
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $35,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education make per hour in Arizona?

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

    Is Arizona above or below average for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salaries?

    The median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Arizona is 18.8% below the national median of $61,430. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in Arizona?

    Entry-level Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $37,260 per year in Arizona. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,210.