Preschool Teachers Salary in Arizona
Preschool Teachers in Arizona earn a median of $36,300 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $36,300
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($38,140)
- Rank among states
- 32 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,400
Pay range in Arizona
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,760; the top 10% earn over $47,790. Nationally the range is $28,990 to $61,390.
States ranked near Arizona
Similar jobs in Arizona
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$60,130 median in Arizona
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$52,830 median in Arizona
- Childcare Workers$35,100 median in Arizona
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$56,590 median in Arizona
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$58,360 median in Arizona
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$38,500 median in Arizona
Preschool Teachers pay in Arizona
How much do preschool teachers make in Arizona?
The median is $36,300 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,760 and the top 10% earn over $47,790. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arizona a good state for preschool teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 32 of 51 (−5% vs. the national median of $38,140). Living costs are not included.