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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $105K | $50.59/hr |
| 82 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $105K | $50.51/hr |
| 83 | Web and Digital Interface Designers | Technology | $105K | $50.45/hr |
| 84 | Database Administrators | Technology | $104K | $50.14/hr |
| 85 | Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | Engineering | $104K | $49.95/hr |
| 86 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $104K | $49.89/hr |
| 87 | Personal Financial Advisors | Business & Finance | $104K | $49.85/hr |
| 88 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | Management | $103K | $49.65/hr |
| 89 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $103K | $49.63/hr |
| 90 | First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | Public Safety | $103K | $49.52/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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