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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Training and Development Managers | Management | $126K | $60.46/hr |
| 52 | Physical Scientists, All Other | Science | $125K | $60.23/hr |
| 53 | Information Security Analysts | Technology | $125K | $60.22/hr |
| 54 | Natural Sciences Managers | Management | $125K | $60.06/hr |
| 55 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $125K | $60.01/hr |
| 56 | Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | Legal | $123K | $59.25/hr |
| 57 | Aerospace Engineers | Engineering | $123K | $59.22/hr |
| 58 | Life Scientists, All Other | Science | $123K | $58.93/hr |
| 59 | Optometrists | Healthcare | $122K | $58.78/hr |
| 60 | Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | Science | $119K | $57.22/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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