Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Arizona

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Arizona nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $35,350 -4.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.00
10th percentile $30,090
90th percentile $58,100
Employed locally 170
National median $37,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,090
    25th
    $32,850
    50th (median)
    $35,350
    75th
    $46,810
    90th
    $58,100

    Top-paying metros for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $61,180
    Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $60,480
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $59,110
    Vineland, NJ $58,830
    South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $58,520
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $55,060

    Related occupations in Arizona

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $31,410
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $47,680
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,300
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $49,520
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $38,240
    Instructional Coordinators $62,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education make per hour in Arizona?

    The median hourly wage for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Arizona is $17.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.32 or more per hour.

    Is Arizona above or below average for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salaries?

    The median Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Arizona is 4.8% below the national median of $37,120. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Arizona?

    Entry-level Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $30,090 per year in Arizona. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,850.