Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area earn a median of $79,250 a year, based on BLS data for 300 workers.
Pay ranges from $48,530 for the lowest-paid 10% to $133,980 for the top 10%. That is 1% lower than the national median of $80,260. Pay here is about the same as the Arizona statewide median of $78,940. There are 0.13 philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary per 1,000 jobs here — close to the national average. The average (mean) salary is $86,060, above the median because a few high earners pull it up.
Pay range for philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
| Pay level | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $48,530 |
| 25th percentile | $64,880 |
| Median | $79,250 |
| 75th percentile | $101,500 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $133,980 |
| Average (mean) | $86,060 |
Half of philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary 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 | $6,604.17 |
| Semi-monthly (24 a year) | $3,302.08 |
| Biweekly (26 a year) | $3,048.08 |
| Weekly | $1,524.04 |
BLS publishes only yearly pay for this job, because philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary 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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Highest-paying states for philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| California | $105,820 |
| Maine | $102,760 |
| Vermont | $102,600 |
| Hawaii | $101,010 |
| Connecticut | $100,360 |
| New Jersey | $99,450 |
| Massachusetts | $98,360 |
| Utah | $95,410 |
| New York | $92,050 |
| Michigan | $89,610 |
See Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary 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 25-1126. 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 philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary make in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ?
The median salary for philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $79,250 a year. Pay ranges from $48,530 for the lowest-paid 10% to $133,980 for the top 10%.
How much do the highest-paid philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary make in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ?
The top 10% of philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area earn at least $133,980 a year. The top 25% earn $101,500 or more.
What is the starting pay for philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ?
Entry-level pay (the 10th percentile) is about $48,530 a year, and a quarter of philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary earn $64,880 or less.
How many philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary work in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ?
About 300 philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary are employed in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area, not counting the self-employed.