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Middle School Teacher Salary in Arizona (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $49,067/year ($4,089/month) for a single filer
Middle School Teacher pay range in Arizona
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $46,940 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $49,940 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $59,710 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $65,990 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $81,420 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 9,020 Middle School Teacher jobs in Arizona (occupation code 25-2022, “Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arizona
A median Middle School Teacher salary of $59,710 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arizona state income tax, a single filer keeps about $49,067 — an effective tax rate of 17.8%.
| Gross (median) | $59,710 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,985 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,568 |
| Arizona state income tax | −$1,090 |
| Take-home (annual) | $49,067 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,089 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Middle School Teacher make in Arizona?
- The median Middle School Teacher salary in Arizona is $59,710 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $49,940 and $65,990.
- What is the take-home pay for a Middle School Teacher in Arizona?
- On the median salary of $59,710, a single filer in Arizona takes home about $49,067 per year ($4,089 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.8%.
- How many Middle School Teacher jobs are there in Arizona?
- BLS counts 9,020 Middle School Teacher jobs in Arizona in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Arizona state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Arizona.