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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $75K | N/A |
| 72 | Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $75K | $36.21/hr |
| 73 | Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | Management | $75K | $36.09/hr |
| 74 | Food Service Managers | Management | $75K | $36.08/hr |
| 75 | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $75K | $35.9/hr |
| 76 | Healthcare Social Workers | Community & Social | $74K | $35.72/hr |
| 77 | Physical Therapist Assistants | Healthcare Support | $74K | $35.44/hr |
| 78 | Real Estate Brokers | Sales | $73K | $35/hr |
| 79 | Machinists | Production & Manufacturing | $72K | $34.43/hr |
| 80 | Financial and Investment Analysts | Business & Finance | $71K | $34.24/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Flagstaff
Cost of living vs. national average+0.3% more expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,921/mo
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