Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Arizona
$57,550avg. a year
Annual salary · 3,020 employed
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in Arizona earn an average of $57,550 a year. That is $11,820 (17%) less than the U.S. average of $69,370. The best-paying metro area is Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ at $59,050.
$52,830Median pay
$57,550Average yearly
+22%Avg. pay since 2020
#41Of 49 states + D.C.
Top-paying Arizona metro areas
Average pay for kindergarten teachers, except special education by metro area. Swipe to see all 5.
12,310 jobs
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
$59,050
a year
260 jobs
Flagstaff, AZ
$54,920
a year
360 jobs
Yuma, AZ
$52,300
a year
4380 jobs
Tucson, AZ
$52,040
a year
540 jobs
Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ
$47,800
a year
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Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Arizona, charted
Pay over time
Arizona, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Arizona kindergarten teachers, except special education work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Arizona vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $69,370 | – |
| Arizona | $57,550 | – |
| California | $88,160 | – |
| New Mexico | $71,000 | – |
| Utah | $69,280 | – |
| Colorado | $68,150 | – |
| Nevada | $66,570 | – |
Related jobs in Arizona
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$58,920
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$64,440
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$62,000
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$38,800
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$57,470
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$71,690
Average pay, Arizona, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do kindergarten teachers, except special education make in Arizona?
The average is $57,550 a year, and the median is $52,830. That is $11,820 (17%) less than the U.S. average of $69,370.
Where in Arizona do they earn the most?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ ($59,050), followed by Flagstaff, AZ ($54,920). The lowest average among 5 metro areas with data is Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ ($47,800).
How does Arizona rank?
Arizona ranks #41 of 50 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 25-2012. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national kindergarten teachers, except special education page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.