Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area earn a median of $59,180 a year, based on BLS data for 16,560 workers.
Pay ranges from $47,390 for the lowest-paid 10% to $81,520 for the top 10%. That is 7% lower than the national median of $63,970. Pay here is 5% higher than the Arizona statewide median of $56,590. There are 7.0 elementary school teachers, except special education per 1,000 jobs here — the job is less common than nationally (location quotient 0.78). The average (mean) salary is $61,550, above the median because a few high earners pull it up.
Pay range for elementary school teachers, except special education in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
| Pay level | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $47,390 |
| 25th percentile | $48,840 |
| Median | $59,180 |
| 75th percentile | $67,170 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $81,520 |
| Average (mean) | $61,550 |
Half of elementary school teachers, except special education earn more than the median and half earn less. Percentiles show the spread: 10% earn less than the 10th percentile, and 10% earn more than the 90th.
Median paycheck, before taxes
| Pay period | Amount |
|---|---|
| Monthly | $4,931.67 |
| Semi-monthly (24 a year) | $2,465.83 |
| Biweekly (26 a year) | $2,276.15 |
| Weekly | $1,138.08 |
BLS publishes only yearly pay for this job, because elementary school teachers, except special education are usually paid a salary and may not work a full 2,080-hour year. Convert any amount with the hourly to salary converter.
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Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in other metro areas nearby
| Metro area | Median salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff, AZ | $53,900 | 430 |
| Yuma, AZ | $48,360 | 730 |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | $47,980 | 450 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ | $47,400 | 600 |
| Tucson, AZ | $47,220 | 3,530 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | $46,460 | 520 |
Highest-paying states for elementary school teachers, except special education
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Washington | $102,350 |
| California | $99,650 |
| District of Columbia | $96,580 |
| Massachusetts | $94,000 |
| Rhode Island | $90,930 |
| New York | $85,760 |
| Connecticut | $80,600 |
| Alaska | $79,260 |
| New Jersey | $78,200 |
| Maryland | $77,680 |
See Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education pay in every state or the Arizona statewide figures.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 estimates, occupation code 25-2021. Wages include base pay, tips, commissions and shift pay, but not overtime, bonuses or benefits, and exclude the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a elementary school teachers, except special education make in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ?
The median salary for elementary school teachers, except special education in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $59,180 a year. Pay ranges from $47,390 for the lowest-paid 10% to $81,520 for the top 10%.
How much do the highest-paid elementary school teachers, except special education make in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ?
The top 10% of elementary school teachers, except special education in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area earn at least $81,520 a year. The top 25% earn $67,170 or more.
What is the starting pay for elementary school teachers, except special education in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ?
Entry-level pay (the 10th percentile) is about $47,390 a year, and a quarter of elementary school teachers, except special education earn $48,840 or less.
How many elementary school teachers, except special education work in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ?
About 16,560 elementary school teachers, except special education are employed in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area, not counting the self-employed.