📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Kindergarten Teacher Salary in Arizona (2026)

Arizona · 1.0% below national average · Medium Demand

Average
$60,736
per year
Median
$58,875
per year
Hourly
$29.2
per hour
🏛️ Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
📅 Dataset: OES May 2025
🔄 Published: May 2026
📍 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
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Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$43,270
25th Percentile — Junior$52,762
50th Percentile — Median$58,875
75th Percentile — Senior$74,120
90th Percentile — Top Earners$81,289
💡 Top-earning Kindergarten Teachers in Arizona make up to $81,289 per year. The job market in Arizona is rated strong, with key industries including Technology, Healthcare, Tourism.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$55.6k
2021
$56.6k
2022
$57.6k
2023
$58.6k
2024
$59.7k
2025
$60.7k
2026
📈 Kindergarten Teacher salaries in Arizona have followed the national trend with 1.8% annual growth. The strong presence in Arizona's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Kindergarten Teacher Salary by City in Arizona
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Phoenix $61,951 +2.0% Medium
Tucson $55,877 -8.0% Medium
Mesa $60,736 +0.0% Medium
Chandler $62,558 +3.0% Medium
Glendale $60,129 -1.0% Medium
Scottsdale $68,024 +12.0% Medium
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Kindergarten Teacher Job Market in Arizona
Key factors affecting compensation

Arizona is home to a strong job market for Kindergarten Teachers. The state's key industries — Technology, Healthcare, Tourism — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $60,736 per year, Arizona's Kindergarten Teacher salaries are 1.0% lower than the national average.

The cost of living in Arizona (index: 0.99) makes salaries stretch further than in higher-cost states. Entry-level professionals in Arizona can expect to earn $43,270–$52,762, while experienced Kindergarten Teachers can command $74,120–$81,289.

Looking ahead, the Kindergarten Teacher profession in Arizona is projected to grow at 1.8% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Technology continues to drive new opportunities for qualified candidates.

🏛️ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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  • The average Kindergarten Teacher salary in Arizona is $60,736 per year in 2026, which is 1.0% below the national average of $61,350.
  • Major metro areas typically pay Kindergarten Teachers the highest wages in Arizona due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • Arizona has a strong job market with major industries in Technology, Healthcare, Tourism. This makes it one of the better states for Kindergarten Teacher employment.
  • At $60,736/year, Arizona Kindergarten Teacher salaries are 1.0% lower than the national average of $61,350/year.