Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Arizona
The median pay for a preschool teachers, except special education in Arizona is $35,240/year ($16.94/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $31K at the entry level to $46K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Arizona. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $35K get you in Arizona?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Arizona
Entry-level preschool teachers, except special educations (10th percentile) start around $31K. Mid-career wages sit at $35K. Top earners bring in $46K or more, a $15K spread from bottom to top.
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary by metro in Arizona
7 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff | $36K | +2% | 160 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott | $35K | +1% | 180 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler | $35K | +0% | 7,090 |
| Yuma | $35K | -2% | 260 |
| Tucson | $33K | -6% | 1,370 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman | $32K | -9% | 150 |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas | $31K | -12% | 100 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do preschool teachers, except special educations make in Arizona?
The median is $35,240 a year, that works out to about $17 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $30,660, and experienced preschool teachers, except special educations can clear $45,720. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $35K enough to live in Arizona?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,456/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,437/month, which eats 58.5% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a preschool teachers, except special education salary go in Arizona?
Arizona has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median preschool teachers, except special education salary is worth about $36,552 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do preschool teachers, except special educations get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.