Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Arizona
$58,920avg. a year
Annual salary · 24,240 employed
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Arizona earn an average of $58,920 a year. That is $13,730 (19%) less than the U.S. average of $72,650. The best-paying metro area is Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ at $61,550.
$56,590Median pay
$58,920Average yearly
+23%Avg. pay since 2020
#41Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Arizona metro areas
Average pay for elementary school teachers, except special education by metro area. Swipe to see all 7.
116,560 jobs
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
$61,550
a year
2450 jobs
Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ
$55,850
a year
3430 jobs
Flagstaff, AZ
$54,880
a year
43,530 jobs
Tucson, AZ
$54,470
a year
5730 jobs
Yuma, AZ
$52,360
a year
6600 jobs
Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ
$49,880
a year
7520 jobs
Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ
$49,230
a year
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Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Arizona, charted
Pay over time
Arizona, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Arizona elementary school teachers, except special education work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Arizona vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $72,650 | – |
| Arizona | $58,920 | – |
| California | $95,670 | – |
| Utah | $73,630 | – |
| New Mexico | $72,170 | – |
| Colorado | $70,110 | – |
| Nevada | $65,840 | – |
Related jobs in Arizona
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$64,440
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$62,000
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$38,800
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$57,470
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$71,690
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$57,550
Average pay, Arizona, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do elementary school teachers, except special education make in Arizona?
The average is $58,920 a year, and the median is $56,590. That is $13,730 (19%) less than the U.S. average of $72,650.
Where in Arizona do they earn the most?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ ($61,550), followed by Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ ($55,850). The lowest average among 7 metro areas with data is Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ ($49,230).
How does Arizona rank?
Arizona ranks #41 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 25-2021. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national elementary school teachers, except special education page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.