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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Surgical Assistants | Healthcare | $162K | $77.75/hr |
| 22 | Air Traffic Controllers | Transportation | $161K | $77.51/hr |
| 23 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $161K | $77.43/hr |
| 24 | Database Architects | Technology | $156K | $75.05/hr |
| 25 | Sales Managers | Management | $148K | $71.31/hr |
| 26 | Financial Managers | Management | $146K | $70.16/hr |
| 27 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $146K | $70/hr |
| 28 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $144K | $69.46/hr |
| 29 | Medical Dosimetrists | Healthcare | $142K | $68.31/hr |
| 30 | Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | Engineering | $141K | $67.9/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler
Cost of living vs. national average+3.3% more expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,839/mo
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