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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State-level averages. Salaries, rent, and cost of living vary significantly between metros. For more accurate data, select a metro area from the list below or browse all metros.
$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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Urban and Regional Planners | Science | $102K | $49.23/hr |
| 92 | Detectives and Criminal Investigators | Public Safety | $102K | $49.2/hr |
| 93 | Engineers, All Other | Engineering | $102K | $49.17/hr |
| 94 | Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | Engineering | $102K | $49.1/hr |
| 95 | Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | Engineering | $102K | $49.04/hr |
| 96 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $101K | $48.64/hr |
| 97 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $101K | $48.56/hr |
| 98 | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | Technology | $101K | $48.39/hr |
| 99 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $101K | $48.37/hr |
| 100 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | Healthcare | $101K | $48.37/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Arizona
These are statewide averages. Costs vary widely between metros, click into a specific city for precise numbers.
Cost of living vs. national average-3.6% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,437/mo
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