verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

High School Teacher Salary in Arizona

Median Annual in Arizona
$58,360/yr
Median Hourly Wage
/hr
▼ 19% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Arizona

groups Employed in AZ
21,190
public U.S. Median
$72,040
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$57,968 #49 of 51

High School Teacher pay in Arizona, explained

High school teachers in Arizona earn a median of $58,360 per year (— per hour), which is 19% below the national median of $72,040. Entry-level workers earn around $46,240, while the most experienced high school teachers reach about $93,530. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Arizona.

Is $58,360 good pay in Arizona?

Adjusted for Arizona's cost of living (which runs 101% of the U.S. average), that $58,360 is worth about $57,968 in national buying power — ranking Arizona #49 for real pay (vs #46 on the sticker number).

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High School Teacher pay by experience in Arizona

Entry level (10th pct)
$46,240
$22.23/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$58,360
—/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$93,530
$44.97/hr

High School Teacher pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AZ
Arizona (here) $58,360 $57,968
California $101,370 $91,555 −$43,010
Utah $76,330 $77,207 −$17,970
New Mexico $75,900 $82,310 −$17,540
Nevada $65,520 $65,534 −$7,160

High School Teacher in Arizona: FAQ

How much do high school teachers make in Arizona?

High school teachers in Arizona earn a median of $58,360 per year (— per hour), compared with $72,040 nationally.

Does Arizona pay high school teachers well?

At $58,360, Arizona pays 19% below the national median for high school teachers. An estimated 21,190 work in the state.

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