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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Podiatrists | Healthcare | $133K | $64.04/hr |
| 42 | Marketing Managers | Management | $133K | $63.74/hr |
| 43 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $132K | $63.46/hr |
| 44 | Software Developers | Technology | $132K | $63.34/hr |
| 45 | Physicists | Science | $131K | $62.74/hr |
| 46 | Aerospace Engineers | Engineering | $130K | $62.73/hr |
| 47 | Information Security Analysts | Technology | $130K | $62.67/hr |
| 48 | Natural Sciences Managers | Management | $130K | $62.58/hr |
| 49 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $130K | $62.53/hr |
| 50 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | Management | $130K | $62.51/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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