Mathematics Professor salary in Phoenix, AZ
Based on 16 certified H-1B filings in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Tempe, Surprise.
Also listed as: Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Visiting Assistant Professor
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $60,000 |
| 25th | $61,205 |
| 50th (median) | $63,355 |
| 75th | $65,250 |
| 90th | $88,900 |
Cost of living
Phoenix's median Mathematics Professor salary of $63,355 is worth about $61,300 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Phoenix = 103.3).
Compared with all workers here
All Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary in the Phoenix, AZ area earned a median of $71,230 in May 2025 (420 employed). The H-1B median here is $63,355, 11% lower.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University | $62,420 | 14 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $63,355 | 16 |
| Mid-level · Level II | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Minimum H-1B salary by level
| Wage level | Prevailing wage (most common) | Median offered salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $57,780 | $63,355 | 16 |
The prevailing wage is the minimum an employer must pay for this job and area. Amounts vary by county within a metro and by wage source.
