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
N/A
Population
Highest paying careers in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $259K | $124.67/hr |
| 12 | Dentists, All Other Specialists | Healthcare | $244K | $117.39/hr |
| 13 | Nurse Anesthetists | Healthcare | $237K | $114.04/hr |
| 14 | Pediatricians, General | Healthcare | $234K | $112.47/hr |
| 15 | Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | Transportation | $228K | N/A |
| 16 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $194K | $93.36/hr |
| 17 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $170K | $81.6/hr |
| 18 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $169K | $81.4/hr |
| 19 | Computer Hardware Engineers | Engineering | $167K | $80.3/hr |
| 20 | Computer and Information Research Scientists | Technology | $164K | $79.07/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler
Cost of living vs. national average+3.3% more expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,839/mo
Planning a move? Compare costs with other locations:
Compare Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler to other cities
Side-by-side salary and cost of living comparison
Remote work salary calculator
See what your salary is worth in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler
Calculate take-home pay in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler
After federal and state taxes
Can you afford a 2-bedroom in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler?
Salary thresholds by HUD rent data
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler?
Monthly budget breakdown with HUD and BLS data