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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Computer Hardware Engineers | Engineering | $158K | $76.1/hr |
| 22 | Database Architects | Technology | $156K | $75.05/hr |
| 23 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $152K | $73.09/hr |
| 24 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $147K | $70.64/hr |
| 25 | Sales Managers | Management | $146K | $70.04/hr |
| 26 | Medical Dosimetrists | Healthcare | $142K | $68.31/hr |
| 27 | Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | Engineering | $141K | $67.9/hr |
| 28 | Nurse Midwives | Healthcare | $141K | $67.77/hr |
| 29 | Financial Managers | Management | $140K | $67.23/hr |
| 30 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $140K | $67.22/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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