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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Population
Highest paying careers in Flagstaff
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics | Repair & Maintenance | $71K | $34.19/hr |
| 82 | Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists | Science | $70K | $33.83/hr |
| 83 | Cost Estimators | Business & Finance | $70K | $33.82/hr |
| 84 | Social Workers, All Other | Community & Social | $69K | $33.07/hr |
| 85 | Commercial Pilots | Transportation | $68K | N/A |
| 86 | Fundraisers | Business & Finance | $68K | $32.78/hr |
| 87 | Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | Sales | $66K | $31.67/hr |
| 88 | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers | Production & Manufacturing | $66K | $31.65/hr |
| 89 | Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians | Repair & Maintenance | $66K | $31.52/hr |
| 90 | Construction and Building Inspectors | Construction & Trades | $65K | $31.44/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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