Preschool Teachers in Arizona
Get the information you need to know about working as a Preschool Teacher.
You’re in luck! Jobs for Preschool Teachers in Arizona are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Preschool Teachers in Arizona is growing faster than average.
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Preschool Teachers in Arizona earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Preschool Teachers Work in Arizona?
In 2018, there were 6,820 Preschool Teachers working in the state.
There were 6,160 Preschool Teachers employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 660 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 5,510 Preschool Teachers working in it, which means Arizona has more Preschool Teachers than average.
Job Projections for Arizona
Jobs for Preschool Teachers in this state are growing at a rate of 27.8% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 10.5%.
Arizona Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates there will be 890 annual job openings, and 8,240 total jobs in 2026 for Preschool Teachers in this state.
Nationwide, the prediction is 53,600 annual jobs and 528,600 total jobs in 2026.
What do Preschool Teachers Make in Arizona?
In 2018 wages for Preschool Teachers ranged from $22,050 to $44,330 with $27,810 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $10.6 to $21.31. The median hourly rate was $13.37.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $13.42 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate declined by $0.05.
The median salary in Arizona is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Arizona Metros for Preschool Teachers
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Preschool Teachers.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 4,780 | $27,550 |
Tucson, AZ | 1,290 | $28,210 |
Yuma, AZ | 250 | $28,850 |
Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | 160 | $24,570 |
Flagstaff, AZ | 110 | $34,860 |
Prescott, AZ | 100 | $24,550 |
Top States for Preschool Teachers Employment
The table below shows the states where most Preschool Teachers work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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California | 52,950 | $34,600 |
Texas | 34,790 | $28,230 |
New York | 30,790 | $38,890 |
Florida | 25,940 | $24,740 |
Illinois | 24,120 | $29,090 |
Massachusetts | 16,360 | $35,000 |
North Carolina | 16,110 | $26,330 |
New Jersey | 15,820 | $33,430 |
Ohio | 15,390 | $26,280 |
Georgia | 14,430 | $28,750 |
Pennsylvania | 13,480 | $27,450 |
Washington | 11,050 | $31,530 |
Wisconsin | 10,180 | $24,250 |
Virginia | 10,010 | $30,680 |
Maryland | 9,400 | $31,680 |
Michigan | 9,270 | $31,390 |
Colorado | 8,700 | $30,440 |
Minnesota | 8,180 | $34,200 |
Oregon | 7,100 | $29,020 |
Arizona | 6,820 | $27,810 |
Below are the states where Preschool Teachers get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
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New York | $38,890 |
Hawaii | $38,840 |
District of Columbia | $38,210 |
Connecticut | $37,030 |
Massachusetts | $35,000 |
California | $34,600 |
Minnesota | $34,200 |
Maine | $34,060 |
New Jersey | $33,430 |
Vermont | $32,530 |
Related Careers in AZ
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References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Vgrigas under License
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