Arizona Teacher Salaries

In a state where the average annual salary in the education and library sector was $42,225 in 2009, teachers come out on top. The National Education Association reported that Arizona teacher salaries were $46,952, over 11 percent higher than salaries for the education sector as a whole, and almost 15 percent higher than the overall mean wage in Arizona.*

Teaching is a profession with intrinsic rewards, such as educating tomorrow's workforce and instilling a love of learning in our nation's children. But the benefits aren't bad, either. Beyond Arizona teaching salaries, educators receive a retirement plan, several medical and dental insurance options, local business discounts, and credit union membership, just to name a few of the perks of being a teacher. ** And don't forget those long summer vacations!

Let's take a closer look at Arizona teacher salaries. The overall average salary gives a good broad picture, but individual salaries will vary widely depending on how long you've been teaching, whether you teach at a public or private school, and the level of education you have. Teachers with a master's degree, for instance, may be eligible for higher pay. And teachers in the 90th percentile in Arizona earned $60,470, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Other factors affecting Arizona teacher salaries include what grade level you teach—early childhood, primary, or secondary—and where you teach. Below are average annual salaries for secondary school teachers in five of the state's largest cities: ***

• Phoenix/Mesa/Scottsdale: $44,590
• Tucson: $39,470
• Yuma: $42,590
• Flagstaff: $41,240
• Lake Havasu City: $40,110

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Sources:
* Arizona Department of Commerce, Workforce Informer
** Arizona Department of Education
*** U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

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