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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Population
Highest paying careers in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | Engineering | $130K | $62.28/hr |
| 52 | Law Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $129K | N/A |
| 53 | Training and Development Managers | Management | $128K | $61.49/hr |
| 54 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $127K | $61.04/hr |
| 55 | Economists | Science | $125K | $60.17/hr |
| 56 | Materials Engineers | Engineering | $125K | $60.09/hr |
| 57 | Life Scientists, All Other | Science | $124K | $59.74/hr |
| 58 | Physical Scientists, All Other | Science | $124K | $59.5/hr |
| 59 | Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | Legal | $123K | $59.25/hr |
| 60 | Public Relations Managers | Management | $119K | $57.01/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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