Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education pay range in Tucson
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,580 a year or less, while the top 10% make $46,970 or more. The middle half of preschool teachers (except special education) in Tucson earn between $33,400 and $37,090.
- $31K10th
- $33K25th
- $35KMedian
- $37K75th
- $47K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $37,260 | $3,105 | $17.91 |
| Median | $35,470 | $2,956 | $17.05 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $33,400 | $2,783 | $16.06 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $37,090 | $3,091 | $17.83 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Tucson vs. Arizona and the U.S.
Preschool teachers (except special education) in Tucson earn 4% less than the Arizona average ($38,800) and 13% less than the U.S. average ($43,030). At the median the gap is -7% against the U.S. median of $38,140.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson | $37,260 | $35,470 | $30,580 | $46,970 | 1,410 |
| Arizona | $38,800 | $36,300 | $31,760 | $47,790 | 9,400 |
| United States | $43,030 | $38,140 | $28,990 | $61,390 | 478,780 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary after taxes in Tucson
On the average salary of $37,260, a single filer in Tucson takes home about $31,581 a year, or $2,632 a month and $1,215 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Tucson a good place for preschool teachers (except special education)? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Tucson area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.9), so the average $37,260 buys what about $38,454 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Tucson ($47,760). A typical home costs $343,580, or 9.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary in other Arizona cities
Tucson ranks 3rd of 7 Arizona metro areas for this job; Phoenix pays the most ($39,350).
- Phoenix$39,350
- Flagstaff$39,080
- Tucson$37,260
- Prescott Valley$36,650
- Yuma$36,420
- Sierra Vista$35,720
- Lake Havasu City$34,490
All Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salaries in Arizona
Highest-paying cities for preschool teachers (except special education)
Vineland, NJ pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($62,570).
- Vineland, NJ$62,570
- Albany, GA$62,070
- Atlantic City, NJ$58,560
- Brunswick, GA$58,180
- Denver, CO$57,250
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Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Tucson: questions
How much do preschool teachers (except special education) make an hour in Tucson?
$17.91 an hour on average, and $17.05 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level preschool teachers (except special education) salary in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,580 a year and the 25th percentile is $33,400, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the preschool teachers (except special education) take-home pay in Tucson?
About $31,581 a year ($2,632 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $37,260.
Do preschool teachers (except special education) earn more in Tucson than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% less than the U.S. average for this job ($43,030).
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 25-2011; area Tucson, AZ (46060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.8%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.17, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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