Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Flagstaff, AZ

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

Median annual salary $35,830 -3.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.23
10th percentile $32,990
90th percentile $46,350
Employed locally 160
National median $37,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,990
    25th
    $34,890
    50th (median)
    $35,830
    75th
    $37,460
    90th
    $46,350

    Flagstaff economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,748 2023 • Census ACS
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 51% Median Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 49% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $35,620
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $35,450
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $35,390
    Yuma, AZ $34,630
    Tucson, AZ $33,170
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $32,070

    Related occupations in Flagstaff, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $30,640
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $37,610
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,150
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $51,720
    Instructional Coordinators $49,220
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $57,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Flagstaff, AZ is $17.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Flagstaff, AZ is 3.5% 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 Flagstaff?

    Entry-level Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $32,990 per year in Flagstaff, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,890.