Top Paying Jobs in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 231,460 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric ($558,970), Radiologists ($525,930), Surgeons, All Other ($410,100). The cost of living index is 103.32 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,839/month.
$156K
Avg. median salary
103.32
Cost of living index
$1,839
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Highest paying careers in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | Healthcare | $559K | $268.73/hr |
| 2 | Radiologists | Healthcare | $526K | $252.85/hr |
| 3 | Surgeons, All Other | Healthcare | $410K | $197.16/hr |
| 4 | Neurologists | Healthcare | $410K | $196.93/hr |
| 5 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | Healthcare | $370K | $177.75/hr |
| 6 | Physicians, Pathologists | Healthcare | $349K | $168.02/hr |
| 7 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $342K | $164.27/hr |
| 8 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $301K | $144.84/hr |
| 9 | Orthodontists | Healthcare | $272K | $130.93/hr |
| 10 | Psychiatrists | Healthcare | $260K | $125.16/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average+3.3% more expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,839/mo
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