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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Construction Managers | Management | $100K | $47.95/hr |
| 22 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $99K | $47.77/hr |
| 23 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $99K | $47.6/hr |
| 24 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $99K | $47.5/hr |
| 25 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Management | $99K | $47.49/hr |
| 26 | Data Scientists | Technology | $98K | $46.91/hr |
| 27 | Information Security Analysts | Technology | $97K | $46.79/hr |
| 28 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $97K | $46.56/hr |
| 29 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $96K | $46.1/hr |
| 30 | Detectives and Criminal Investigators | Public Safety | $95K | $45.44/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Yuma
Cost of living vs. national average-7.3% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,382/mo
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