Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Tucson, AZ

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

Median annual salary $45,500 -25.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $38,810
90th percentile $62,230
Employed locally 360
National median $61,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,810
    25th
    $44,660
    50th (median)
    $45,500
    75th
    $49,870
    90th
    $62,230

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $56,700
    Flagstaff, AZ $52,640
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $50,310
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $46,970
    Yuma, AZ $46,640

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

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

    The median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Tucson, AZ is 25.9% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $38,810 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,660.