The median annual wage for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ is $35,390 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $37,700.
Pay spans roughly $31,130 at the 10th percentile to $46,080 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.01 per hour. An estimated 7,090 people work as preschool teachers, except special education in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ.
| Median (annual) | $35,390 |
| Mean (annual) | $37,700 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.01 |
| 10th percentile | $31,130 |
| 90th percentile | $46,080 |
| Employment | 7,090 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.