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

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

Median annual salary $50,660 -19.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $42,540
90th percentile $71,820
Employed locally 1,150
National median $62,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,540
    25th
    $47,370
    50th (median)
    $50,660
    75th
    $60,210
    90th
    $71,820

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary vs area income 75% Median Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary is 25% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $60,440
    Flagstaff, AZ $51,790
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $50,110
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $48,640
    Yuma, AZ $47,750

    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
    Instructional Coordinators$57,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

    The median Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in Tucson, AZ is 19.5% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (10th percentile) earn around $42,540 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,370.