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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $259K | $124.67/hr |
| 12 | Psychiatrists | Healthcare | $250K | $120.06/hr |
| 13 | Nurse Anesthetists | Healthcare | $249K | $119.55/hr |
| 14 | Dentists, All Other Specialists | Healthcare | $244K | $117.39/hr |
| 15 | Pediatricians, General | Healthcare | $234K | $112.47/hr |
| 16 | Dermatologists | Healthcare | $233K | $112.15/hr |
| 17 | Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | Transportation | $228K | N/A |
| 18 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $194K | $93.36/hr |
| 19 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $167K | $80.52/hr |
| 20 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $166K | $80.01/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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