Top Paying Jobs in Yuma, AZ
Yuma, AZ has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 16,520 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Dentists, General ($164,680), Physicians, All Other ($162,020), Pharmacists ($161,630). The cost of living index is 92.71 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,382/month.
$86K
Avg. median salary
92.71
Cost of living index
$1,382
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Yuma
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $165K | $79.17/hr |
| 2 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $162K | $77.89/hr |
| 3 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $162K | $77.71/hr |
| 4 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $151K | $72.65/hr |
| 5 | Chief Executives | Management | $141K | $67.84/hr |
| 6 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $133K | $64.08/hr |
| 7 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $130K | $62.39/hr |
| 8 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $129K | $62.02/hr |
| 9 | Marketing Managers | Management | $128K | $61.33/hr |
| 10 | Lawyers | Legal | $127K | $60.93/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-7.3% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,382/mo
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