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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Construction Managers | Management | $118K | $56.9/hr |
| 62 | Fundraising Managers | Management | $118K | $56.63/hr |
| 63 | Optometrists | Healthcare | $116K | $55.75/hr |
| 64 | Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | Science | $116K | $55.56/hr |
| 65 | Data Scientists | Technology | $115K | $55.07/hr |
| 66 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $115K | $55.06/hr |
| 67 | Political Scientists | Science | $114K | $54.96/hr |
| 68 | Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | Engineering | $114K | $54.95/hr |
| 69 | Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | Engineering | $114K | $54.81/hr |
| 70 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | Legal | $113K | $54.54/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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