Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary
in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
- Middle 50%
- $35,430–$38,150
- vs U.S. median
- -4%
- Metro rank
- #158 of 357
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro earn a median of $36,500 a year, based on BLS estimates for 6,880 jobs (May 2025). That is 4% below the U.S. median of $38,140 and 1% above the AZ statewide median of $36,300. It ranks #158 of 357 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE6,880 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education pay in other AZ metros
5 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Flagstaff, AZ | $36,330 |
| Tucson, AZ | $35,470 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ | $35,320 |
| Arizona nonmetropolitan area | $35,220 |
| Yuma, AZ | $34,950 |
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Questions
What is the average Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Phoenix?
The BLS median is $36,500 a year (May 2025). Half of the 6,880 jobs pay between $35,430 and $38,150. The 10th percentile is $33,850 and the 90th is $48,770.
Is Phoenix a high-paying metro for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education?
That is 4% below the U.S. median of $38,140 and 1% above the AZ statewide median of $36,300. It ranks #158 of 357 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education make an hour in Phoenix?
About $17.55 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $36,500 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $17.03–$18.34 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.