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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Respiratory Therapists | Healthcare | $74K | $35.37/hr |
| 62 | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | Production & Manufacturing | $73K | $35.17/hr |
| 63 | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $73K | $35.06/hr |
| 64 | Fundraisers | Business & Finance | $73K | $35.02/hr |
| 65 | First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | Public Safety | $72K | $34.78/hr |
| 66 | Social and Community Service Managers | Management | $70K | $33.8/hr |
| 67 | Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | Healthcare | $70K | $33.58/hr |
| 68 | Buyers and Purchasing Agents | Business & Finance | $68K | $32.72/hr |
| 69 | First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | Transportation | $66K | $31.82/hr |
| 70 | Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | Public Safety | $66K | $31.49/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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