Career/Technical Education Teacher, Postsecondary Salary in Arizona (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary in Arizona, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Arizona Median
$64,930
per year
Hourly Rate
$31.22
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+2% vs US median
US median $63,820
State Rank
#20 of 51
2,190 employed here

How much does a Career/Technical Education Teacher, Postsecondary make in Arizona?

A Career/Technical Education Teacher, Postsecondary working in Arizona earns a median salary of $64,930 per year, or about $31.22 per hour. That is 2% above the national median of $63,820 for this occupation.

Within Arizona, entry-level pay starts around $47,780 while the top 10% make $131,020 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $49,490 and $77,500 a year.

Career/Technical Education Teacher, Postsecondary salary range in Arizona

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$47,780$22.97
25th percentile (early career)$49,490$23.79
50th percentile (median)$64,930$31.22
75th percentile (experienced)$77,500$37.26
90th percentile (top earners)$131,020$62.99

How Arizona compares

Arizona ranks 20th out of 51 states and territories for Career/Technical Education Teacher, Postsecondary pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Wisconsin$82,620
2South Carolina$79,610
3Massachusetts$78,780
4Washington$77,530
5Alaska$77,310

Working as a Career/Technical Education Teacher, Postsecondary in Arizona

Nationally, about 114,000 people work as Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Arizona pay ($64,930) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Career/Technical Education Teacher, Postsecondary make in Arizona?
The median Career/Technical Education Teacher, Postsecondary salary in Arizona is $64,930 per year, or about $31.22 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $47,780 at the entry level to $131,020 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Arizona pay compare to the national average?
Arizona pays Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary about 2% more than the national median of $63,820. Arizona ranks 20th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Arizona a good state for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary?
Yes on pay — Arizona pays above the national median for this occupation, at $64,930 a year. About 2,190 Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary are employed in Arizona. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Arizona?
The highest-paying occupations in Arizona include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($558,970), Radiologist ($470,640), Surgeon, All Other ($415,980), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.