Top Paying Jobs in Arizona
Arizona has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 298,630 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric ($558,970), Radiologists ($470,640), Surgeons, All Other ($415,980). The cost of living index is 96.41 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,437/month.
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$156K
Avg. median salary
96.41
Cost of living index
$1,437
Median 2BR rent
7,523,870
Population
Highest paying careers in Arizona
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | Healthcare | $559K | $268.73/hr |
| 2 | Radiologists | Healthcare | $471K | $226.27/hr |
| 3 | Surgeons, All Other | Healthcare | $416K | $199.99/hr |
| 4 | Neurologists | Healthcare | $410K | $196.93/hr |
| 5 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | Healthcare | $370K | $177.75/hr |
| 6 | Physicians, Pathologists | Healthcare | $338K | $162.64/hr |
| 7 | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons | Healthcare | $323K | $155.19/hr |
| 8 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $312K | $150.24/hr |
| 9 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $293K | $140.75/hr |
| 10 | Orthodontists | Healthcare | $272K | $130.93/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Arizona
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Cost of living vs. national average-3.6% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,437/mo
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