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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Food Service Managers | Management | $63K | $30.25/hr |
| 82 | Architectural and Civil Drafters | Engineering | $62K | $29.76/hr |
| 83 | Public Relations Specialists | Arts & Media | $62K | $29.72/hr |
| 84 | Physical Therapist Assistants | Healthcare Support | $62K | $29.62/hr |
| 85 | Loan Officers | Business & Finance | $61K | $29.38/hr |
| 86 | Paralegals and Legal Assistants | Legal | $61K | $29.18/hr |
| 87 | Logisticians | Business & Finance | $60K | $29.01/hr |
| 88 | Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants | Office & Admin | $60K | $28.78/hr |
| 89 | Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | Healthcare | $60K | $28.74/hr |
| 90 | Real Estate Sales Agents | Sales | $59K | $28.54/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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