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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $140K | $67.39/hr |
| 32 | Chief Executives | Management | $139K | $66.78/hr |
| 33 | Actuaries | Technology | $139K | $66.62/hr |
| 34 | Psychologists, All Other | Science | $138K | $66.18/hr |
| 35 | Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $137K | N/A |
| 36 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $136K | $65.51/hr |
| 37 | Lawyers | Legal | $136K | $65.23/hr |
| 38 | Managers, All Other | Management | $135K | $65.09/hr |
| 39 | Sales Engineers | Sales | $135K | $64.93/hr |
| 40 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $135K | $64.73/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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