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
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $103K | $49.45/hr |
| 92 | Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | Healthcare | $103K | $49.43/hr |
| 93 | Genetic Counselors | Healthcare | $103K | $49.38/hr |
| 94 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $103K | $49.29/hr |
| 95 | Engineers, All Other | Engineering | $102K | $49.17/hr |
| 96 | Facilities Managers | Management | $102K | $49.15/hr |
| 97 | Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | Healthcare | $102K | $49.1/hr |
| 98 | Chiropractors | Healthcare | $102K | $49.09/hr |
| 99 | Financial Risk Specialists | Business & Finance | $102K | $49.03/hr |
| 100 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $101K | $48.57/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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