Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Arizona

In Arizona we have BLS pay data for atmospheric, earth, marine, and space sciences teachers, postsecondary in Phoenix only, where the average is $123,700 a year. Statewide, BLS puts the atmospheric, earth, marine, and space sciences teachers, postsecondary average at $117,320 and the median at $110,600 for 240 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $116,020.

Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Arizona

Phoenix$123,700

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Phoenix	$123,700	$110,600	$79,550	$93,116	103

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states

Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary salary by city and state

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Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-1051.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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