Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Salary in Arizona

$33,756 $109,547
10th pct Median: $63,690 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$33,756
25th Percentile$45,857
50th (Median)$63,690
75th Percentile$87,892
90th (Top Earners)$109,547
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Arizona median salary of $63,690 for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education has the purchasing power of approximately $61,418 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Arizona's higher cost of living (COL index: 103.7) reduces the real purchasing power of wages compared to lower-cost states.

COL data: MERIC 2024 State Cost of Living Index. Missouri = 100 baseline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education make in Arizona?
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Arizona earn a median annual salary of $63,690 per year ($30.62/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $64,990.
Is Arizona a good state for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education?
Arizona pays slightly below the national average for middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education. Cost of living in Arizona is near the national average (COL index: 103.7).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Arizona?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 103.7 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $63,690 salary in Arizona has the purchasing power of approximately $61,418 in Missouri. Higher living costs in Arizona reduce real purchasing power.
How does Arizona compare to neighboring states for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salaries?
For detailed comparison across all states, see the full Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary page at the national level, which includes a complete 50-state salary table.

Top Paying Jobs in Arizona

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Radiologists $303,722
2 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $300,096
3 Neurologists $289,688
4 Surgeons, All Other $288,630
5 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $266,442
6 Physicians, Pathologists $239,042
7 General Internal Medicine Physicians $238,473
8 Obstetricians and Gynecologists $234,416
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Arizona

Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education work in their specialized field applying expertise and skills to deliver value in their organization. This occupation is part of the education sector of the U.S. economy.

Education Required: Bachelor's degree

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