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Postsecondary Business Teachers salary in Arizona

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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 April 27, 2026
Median annual$89,690
Mean annual$111,190
Range (10th to 90th)$60,170 to $171,550
Arizona employment1,670
State vs national-4.9% vs national

Salary distribution

Where Arizona postsecondary business teachers fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

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

10TH$60,17025TH$68,350MEDIAN$89,69075TH$141,26090TH$171,550

The middle 50% of workers earn between $68,350 and $141,260, with a median of $89,690.

Real disclosed salaries

Postsecondary Business Teachers in Arizona: actual employer-disclosed pay

Public records from 20 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $186,025. 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 — entry17$187,050
Level II — qualified2$163,632

Top employers filing for this role

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

EmployerMost-filed titleFilingsMedian
Arizona State UniversityAssistant Professor15$187,050
Northern Arizona UniversityAssistant Professor2$136,782
The University of ArizonaVisiting Assistant Professor, Finance2$214,500
Navajo Technical UniversityAccounting Instructor1$62,300

Recent sample filings

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

  • Clinical Assistant Professor and Director at Arizona State University
    $145,000
    TempeDecided Nov 5, 2025I-200-25269-339116
  • Assistant Professor at Northern Arizona University
    $132,263
    FlagstaffWage Level IIDecided Jun 4, 2025I-200-25148-026552
  • Accounting Instructor at Navajo Technical University
    $62,300
    ChinleWage Level IDecided May 29, 2025I-200-25141-004911
  • Visiting Assistant Professor, Finance at The University of Arizona
    $234,000
    TucsonWage Level IDecided May 5, 2025I-200-25118-913322
  • Assistant Professor at Arizona State University
    $197,000
    TempeWage Level IDecided Apr 7, 2025I-200-25090-815192
  • Assistant Professor at Arizona State University
    $203,000
    TempeWage Level IDecided Mar 13, 2025I-200-25065-752696
  • Assistant Professor at Arizona State University
    $246,000
    TempeWage Level IDecided Mar 13, 2025I-200-25066-753682
  • Assistant Professor at Northern Arizona University
    $141,300
    FlagstaffWage Level IDecided Mar 11, 2025I-200-25063-743575

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.

By seniority

Postsecondary Business 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.

Wage trend

Median annual wage in Arizona over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.

Median annual wage, Arizona2023 to 2024
$78,1702023$89,6902024

Typical entry

  • Education

    Doctoral or professional degree

  • Experience

    None

  • On-the-job training

    None

Top skills (O*NET)

  • Oral Expression

    Ability

    4.6 / 5
  • English Language

    Knowledge

    4.6 / 5
  • Education and Training

    Knowledge

    4.5 / 5
  • Speaking

    Basic skill

    4.3 / 5
  • Written Expression

    Ability

    4.1 / 5
  • Written Comprehension

    Ability

    4.1 / 5
  • Instructing

    Technical

    4.1 / 5
  • Speech Clarity

    Ability

    4.1 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

  1. 01

    Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as financial accounting, principles of marketing, and operations management.

  2. 02

    Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.

  3. 03

    Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.

  4. 04

    Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.

  5. 05

    Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional organizations and conferences.

  6. 06

    Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.

  7. 07

    Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.

  8. 08

    Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.

10-year outlook

Growth 2024 → 2034

+5.7%

Projected annual openings

BLS outlook

Growing faster than average

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 20242034 cycle.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Postsecondary Business Teachers in Arizona?
According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Postsecondary Business Teachers in Arizona is $89,690.
How does Arizona compare to the national median for Postsecondary Business Teachers?
The Arizona median is -4.9% versus the BLS national figure of $94,307.
What is the salary range for Postsecondary Business Teachers in Arizona?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $60,170 and the 90th-percentile at $171,550, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
Is Postsecondary Business Teachers a growing field?
BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 5.7% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
What education is required for Postsecondary Business Teachers?
BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Doctoral or professional 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.