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Middle School Teachers salary in Arizona

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heat49/100

Median, range, employment, and 10-year outlook from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, with skills and task data from O*NET. Cost-of-living adjustment from BEA Regional Price Parities.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated June 12, 2026
Last refreshed: Jun 12, 2026

Middle School Teachers in Arizona. BLS OES + DOL OFLC + reader-reported submissions. How this is built →

Median annual$59,710
Mean annual$62,000
Range (10th to 90th)$46,940 to $81,420
Arizona employment9,020
State vs national-16.0% vs national

Salary distribution

Where Arizona middle school teachers fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)

10TH$46,94025TH$49,940MEDIAN$59,71075TH$65,99090TH$81,420

The middle 50% of workers earn between $49,940 and $65,990, with a median of $59,710.

Real disclosed salaries

Middle School Teachers in Arizona: actual employer-disclosed pay

Public records from 101 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $54,252. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.

By DOL wage level

DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.

LevelFilingsMedian offer
Level I — entry89$54,147
Level II — qualified7$54,387
Level IV — fully competent5$58,850

Top employers filing for this role

Companies with the most certified filings for Middle School Teachers in Arizona. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.

EmployerMost-filed titleFilingsMedian
Douglas Unified School District No. 27Teacher8$43,373
Isaac School District No. 5Teacher7$52,169
County of Santa Cruz, Nogales Unified School District 1Teacher5$49,006
Roosevelt School District 667/8 Science Teacher5$69,500
Daisy Education CorporationComputer Science Teacher4$58,850
Toltec School District 22Teacher4$51,500
Tuba City Unified School District No. 15Teacher4$62,163
Tucson Unified School DistrictTeacher4$51,100
Vail Unified School DistrictTeacher4$55,630
Buckeye Elementary School DistrictTeacher3$50,290

Recent sample filings

A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.

  • Teacher at Santa Cruz Elementary School District No. 28
    $75,202
    NogalesWage Level IDecided Mar 31, 2026I-200-26083-725841
  • Teacher at Vail Unified School District
    $54,147
    TucsonWage Level IDecided Mar 27, 2026I-200-26079-719269
  • Teacher at Paradise Valley Unified School District
    $50,000
    PhoenixWage Level IDecided Mar 18, 2026I-200-26070-696859
  • Teacher at Douglas Unified School District No. 27
    $41,985
    DouglasWage Level IDecided Mar 13, 2026I-200-26065-686413
  • Teacher at County of Santa Cruz, Nogales Unified School District 1
    $57,331
    NogalesWage Level IDecided Mar 13, 2026I-200-26065-685426
  • Teacher at Buckeye Elementary School District No. 33
    $49,342
    BuckeyeWage Level IDecided Mar 12, 2026I-200-26064-682000
  • Middle School Math Teacher at Pan-American Elementary Charter School
    $55,100
    PhoenixWage Level IIDecided Mar 9, 2026I-200-26061-673258
  • Teacher at Indian Oasis - Baboquivari Unified School District No. 40
    $55,860
    TopawaWage Level IDecided Mar 4, 2026I-200-26056-664122

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.

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By seniority

Middle School Teachers pay by experience level in Arizona

Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.

Specialties

Middle School Teachers specialties in Arizona

Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 84 certified offers. The most common variant is Teacher at a median of $54,147.

SpecialtyTop employerFilingsMedian offer
TeacherDouglas Unified School District No. 2773$54,147
Middle School Math TeacherMaricopa Unified School District5$55,100
Middle School 6-8 Science TeacherCedar Public School District No 253$51,350
7/8 Science TeacherRoosevelt School District 663$66,250

Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.

Wage trend

Median annual wage in Arizona over the past 3 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2025 dollars.

Median annual wage, Arizona2023 to 2025
$51,6602023$59,0602024$59,7102025

Typical entry

  • Education

    Bachelor's degree

  • Experience

    None

  • On-the-job training

    Internship/residency

Top skills (O*NET)

  • English Language

    Knowledge

    4.6 / 5
  • Education and Training

    Knowledge

    4.5 / 5
  • Instructing

    Technical

    4.1 / 5
  • Speaking

    Basic skill

    4.1 / 5
  • Oral Expression

    Ability

    4.1 / 5
  • Learning Strategies

    Cross-functional

    4.0 / 5
  • Writing

    Basic skill

    4.0 / 5
  • Active Listening

    Basic skill

    4.0 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

  1. 01

    Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.

  2. 02

    Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.

  3. 03

    Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate these objectives to students.

  4. 04

    Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.

  5. 05

    Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.

  6. 06

    Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.

  7. 07

    Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.

  8. 08

    Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.

10-year outlook

Growth 2024 → 2034

-2.0%

Projected annual openings

BLS outlook

Declining

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 20242034 cycle.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Middle School Teachers in Arizona?
According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Middle School Teachers in Arizona is $59,710.
How does Arizona compare to the national median for Middle School Teachers?
The Arizona median is -16.0% versus the BLS national figure of $71,125.
What is the salary range for Middle School Teachers in Arizona?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $46,940 and the 90th-percentile at $81,420, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
Is Middle School Teachers a growing field?
BLS Employment Projections show employment declining by -2.0% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
What education is required for Middle School Teachers?
BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.