Middle School Teachers Salary in Arizona
Also called: Middle School Teachers
Middle School Teachers in Arizona earn a median of $59,710 a year, −7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $59,710
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($64,370)
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,020
Pay range in Arizona
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,940; the top 10% earn over $81,420. Nationally the range is $48,080 to $102,540.
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
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$56,590 median in Arizona
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$62,130 median in Arizona
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$64,300 median in Arizona
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$61,750 median in Arizona
Middle School Teachers pay in Arizona
How much do middle school teachers make in Arizona?
The median is $59,710 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,940 and the top 10% earn over $81,420. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arizona a good state for middle school teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 42 of 51 (−7% vs. the national median of $64,370). Living costs are not included.