Elementary School Teachers Salary in Arizona
Also called: Elementary School Teachers
Elementary School Teachers in Arizona earn a median of $56,590 a year, −12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $56,590
- vs. U.S. median
- −12% ($63,970)
- Rank among states
- 43 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 24,240
Pay range in Arizona
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,370; the top 10% earn over $79,470. Nationally the range is $47,960 to $104,340.
States ranked near Arizona
Similar jobs in Arizona
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$52,830 median in Arizona
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$58,360 median in Arizona
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$62,130 median in Arizona
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$64,300 median in Arizona
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59,710 median in Arizona
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$61,750 median in Arizona
Elementary School Teachers pay in Arizona
How much do elementary school teachers make in Arizona?
The median is $56,590 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,370 and the top 10% earn over $79,470. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arizona a good state for elementary school teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 43 of 51 (−12% vs. the national median of $63,970). Living costs are not included.