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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.

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

RankOccupationCategoryMedian salaryHourly
11General Internal Medicine PhysiciansHealthcare$259K$124.67/hr
12PsychiatristsHealthcare$250K$120.06/hr
13Nurse AnesthetistsHealthcare$249K$119.55/hr
14Dentists, All Other SpecialistsHealthcare$244K$117.39/hr
15Pediatricians, GeneralHealthcare$234K$112.47/hr
16DermatologistsHealthcare$233K$112.15/hr
17Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight EngineersTransportation$228KN/A
18Dentists, GeneralHealthcare$194K$93.36/hr
19Architectural and Engineering ManagersManagement$167K$80.52/hr
20Computer and Information Systems ManagersManagement$166K$80.01/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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