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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
81Gas Plant OperatorsProduction & Manufacturing$105K$50.29/hr
82Database AdministratorsTechnology$104K$50.14/hr
83Chemistry Teachers, PostsecondaryEducation$104KN/A
84Occupational TherapistsHealthcare$104K$49.84/hr
85Computer Systems AnalystsTechnology$104K$49.77/hr
86Education Administrators, PostsecondaryManagement$103K$49.65/hr
87Physical TherapistsHealthcare$103K$49.62/hr
88Commercial PilotsTransportation$103KN/A
89Financial Risk SpecialistsBusiness & Finance$103K$49.42/hr
90Genetic CounselorsHealthcare$103K$49.39/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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