Top Paying Jobs in Flagstaff, AZ
Flagstaff, AZ has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 14,370 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Surgeons, All Other ($520,400), Dentists, General ($170,690), Pharmacists ($163,260). The cost of living index is 100.33 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,921/month.
$94K
Avg. median salary
100.33
Cost of living index
$1,921
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Flagstaff
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Surgeons, All Other | Healthcare | $520K | $250.19/hr |
| 2 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $171K | $82.06/hr |
| 3 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $163K | $78.49/hr |
| 4 | Lawyers | Legal | $154K | $74.2/hr |
| 5 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $136K | $65.19/hr |
| 6 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $135K | $64.76/hr |
| 7 | Chief Executives | Management | $135K | $64.67/hr |
| 8 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $129K | $62.1/hr |
| 9 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $129K | $61.96/hr |
| 10 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $128K | $61.54/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average+0.3% more expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,921/mo
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