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

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

Median annual salary $47,750 -24.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $39,780
90th percentile $102,510
Employed locally 220
National median $62,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,780
    25th
    $42,210
    50th (median)
    $47,750
    75th
    $63,650
    90th
    $102,510

    Yuma economic context

    Unemployment rate 12.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,417 2023 • Census ACS
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary vs area income 79% Median Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary is 21% 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
    Tucson, AZ $50,660
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $50,110
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $48,640

    Related occupations in Yuma, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $47,950
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,850
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $47,670
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $37,160
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $34,630
    Instructional Coordinators $29,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Yuma, AZ is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Yuma 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 Yuma, AZ is 24.2% 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 Yuma?

    Entry-level Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (10th percentile) earn around $39,780 per year in Yuma, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,210.