Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Phoenix, AZ

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

Median annual salary $56,700 -7.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $45,920
90th percentile $78,050
Employed locally 1,860
National median $61,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,920
    25th
    $49,650
    50th (median)
    $56,700
    75th
    $61,900
    90th
    $78,050

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 67% Median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 33% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $62,750
    Flagstaff, AZ $52,640
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $50,310
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $46,970
    Yuma, AZ $46,640
    Tucson, AZ $45,500

    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 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 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 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salaries?

    The median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Phoenix, AZ is 7.7% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $45,920 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,650.