Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Salary in Phoenix, AZ

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

Median annual salary $60,440 -4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,290
90th percentile $89,490
Employed locally 6,360
National median $62,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,290
    25th
    $49,710
    50th (median)
    $60,440
    75th
    $68,530
    90th
    $89,490

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary vs area income 71% Median Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary is 29% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $105,610
    Merced, CA $105,100
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $104,990
    Visalia, CA $103,560
    Modesto, CA $101,900
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $101,620

    Nearby metros — Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $61,510
    Flagstaff, AZ $51,790
    Tucson, AZ $50,660
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $50,110
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $48,640
    Yuma, AZ $47,750

    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
    Instructional Coordinators $63,800
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $35,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical 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 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salaries?

    The median Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in Phoenix, AZ is 4% below the national median of $62,970. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Phoenix?

    Entry-level Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (10th percentile) earn around $47,290 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,710.