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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Population
Highest paying careers in Yuma
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | Engineering | $81K | $39.1/hr |
| 52 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $80K | $38.46/hr |
| 53 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $80K | $38.3/hr |
| 54 | First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | Farming & Fishing | $79K | $38/hr |
| 55 | Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Engineering | $78K | $37.34/hr |
| 56 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Technology | $77K | $37.1/hr |
| 57 | Biological Scientists, All Other | Science | $76K | $36.73/hr |
| 58 | Accountants and Auditors | Business & Finance | $76K | $36.68/hr |
| 59 | Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers | Repair & Maintenance | $76K | $36.67/hr |
| 60 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Science | $74K | $35.66/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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