Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other Salary in Phoenix, AZ

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

Median annual salary $68,350 -8.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $52,040
90th percentile $105,390
Employed locally 700
National median $75,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,040
    25th
    $64,570
    50th (median)
    $68,350
    75th
    $82,880
    90th
    $105,390

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other salary vs area income 81% Median Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other salary is 19% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $172,950
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $149,960
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $137,300
    Hawaii $134,150
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $132,240
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,800

    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
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,440
    Instructional Coordinators$63,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other 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 Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other salaries?

    The median Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other salary in Phoenix, AZ is 8.9% below the national median of $75,040. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other in Phoenix?

    Entry-level Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $52,040 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,570.