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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Urban and Regional Planners | Science | $86K | $41.32/hr |
| 42 | Project Management Specialists | Business & Finance | $85K | $40.82/hr |
| 43 | Management Analysts | Business & Finance | $85K | $40.7/hr |
| 44 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $84K | $40.35/hr |
| 45 | Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | Science | $84K | $40.28/hr |
| 46 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $83K | $39.69/hr |
| 47 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $82K | $39.41/hr |
| 48 | Financial and Investment Analysts | Business & Finance | $82K | $39.34/hr |
| 49 | Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians | Repair & Maintenance | $81K | $39.16/hr |
| 50 | First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | Public Safety | $81K | $39.1/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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