Arizona salaries by occupation
The median worker in Arizona earned $48,810 a year in 2024, about $23.47 an hour, 1.4% below the national median of $49,500. The state reports wages for 618 occupations.
Median pay $48,810 $23.47 per hour
Vs national median -1.4% U.S. $49,500
Workers 3,196,750 wage and salary
Occupations reported 618 with at least 100 employed
What Arizona is unusually full of
Location quotient measures how concentrated an occupation is here against the country as a whole. A value of 3 means the state employs three times the national share of those workers. It describes a labour market far better than a list of the biggest employers, which in every state is dominated by retail and food service.
| Occupation | Concentration | Employed | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous Mining Machine Operators | 7.38× | 2,190 | $58,790 |
| Semiconductor Processing Technicians | 5.6× | 3,730 | $78,050 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | 4.82× | 680 | $102,780 |
| Tapers | 3.92× | 1,020 | $48,170 |
| Anthropologists and Archeologists | 3.69× | 620 | $60,630 |
| Plasterers and Stucco Masons | 3.63× | 1,570 | $55,260 |
| Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians | 3.3× | 1,280 | $50,480 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | 2.66× | 7,510 | $43,010 |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | 2.35× | 14,840 | $63,240 |
| Solar Photovoltaic Installers | 2.33× | 1,360 | $50,310 |
Metro areas in Arizona
Pay varies more between cities than between states, and a statewide median averages over that. These are the 7 Arizona metropolitan areas the survey covers.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Workers | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler | $49,840 | $23.96 | 2,343,250 | #82 |
| Tucson | $46,450 | $22.33 | 385,930 | #205 |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas | $45,940 | $22.09 | 34,120 | #223 |
| Flagstaff | $45,900 | $22.07 | 65,850 | #227 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott | $45,560 | $21.90 | 70,940 | #238 |
| Yuma | $42,690 | $20.53 | 68,990 | #319 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman | $42,320 | $20.35 | 55,410 | #323 |
Highest paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Hourly | Employed | Rank of states |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pediatricians, General | $227,410 | $109.33 | 910 | #3 of 37 |
| Physicians, All Other | $223,680 | $107.54 | 5,150 | #10 of 18 |
| Dentists, General | $206,660 | $99.36 | 2,930 | #6 of 46 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $198,800 | n/a | 2,070 | #6 of 18 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $172,680 | $83.02 | 4,720 | #10 of 49 |
| Sales Engineers | $169,470 | $81.48 | 1,220 | #1 of 35 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $163,090 | $78.41 | 3,390 | #5 of 37 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $160,900 | $77.36 | 14,530 | #23 of 49 |
| Chief Executives | $150,590 | $72.40 | 3,100 | #25 of 33 |
| Podiatrists | $149,990 | $72.11 | 250 | #10 of 21 |
| Purchasing Managers | $139,370 | $67.01 | 1,840 | #13 of 46 |
| Pharmacists | $138,080 | $66.39 | 7,690 | #16 of 51 |
Where most people work
| Occupation | Employed | Median | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | 100,340 | $90,000 | $43.27 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 89,030 | $43,440 | $20.88 |
| Retail Salespersons | 88,490 | $35,320 | $16.98 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 86,640 | $33,060 | $15.89 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 73,540 | $39,160 | $18.83 |
| Cashiers | 70,780 | $32,990 | $15.86 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 69,100 | $36,120 | $17.37 |
| Registered Nurses | 64,430 | $96,890 | $46.58 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 55,010 | $36,730 | $17.66 |
| Office Clerks, General | 53,120 | $46,290 | $22.25 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024 state estimates. Wage and salary workers only, excluding the self-employed.
Every occupation reported in Arizona
Grouped by field. Each links to a comparison of that job across all states.
Production 66
- Power Plant Operators $107,210
- Semiconductor Processing Technicians $78,050
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers $73,230
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $72,960
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators $72,820
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers $69,220
- Tool and Die Makers $67,580
- Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers $66,930
- Plant and System Operators, All Other $66,540
- Medical Appliance Technicians $65,040
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $61,480
- Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $60,210
- Machinists $59,020
- Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders $54,550
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $53,770
- Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $52,620
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $52,220
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $50,620
- Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $50,220
- Woodworkers, All Other $50,110
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $49,850
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $48,650
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $48,010
- Prepress Technicians and Workers $47,840
- Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other $47,830
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $47,620
- Dental Laboratory Technicians $47,560
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic $47,170
- Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $47,150
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $46,940
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $46,490
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $46,370
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $46,110
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $45,400
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $45,320
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,270
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $45,020
- Upholsterers $44,620
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $44,120
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $43,930
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $43,220
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $43,180
- Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians $43,090
- Engine and Other Machine Assemblers $42,860
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $42,810
- Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand $42,570
- Printing Press Operators $41,900
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $40,550
- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders $40,490
- Food Processing Workers, All Other $40,210
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers $40,010
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,720
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $39,580
- Food Batchmakers $39,270
- Sewing Machine Operators $39,240
- Butchers and Meat Cutters $39,160
- Production Workers, All Other $39,110
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers $38,590
- Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders $38,550
- Furniture Finishers $38,110
- Bakers $37,940
- Helpers--Production Workers $37,440
- Etchers and Engravers $35,330
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $35,120
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials $35,090
- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders $33,560
Education and library 51
- Physics Teachers, Postsecondary $122,160
- Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $113,790
- Law Teachers, Postsecondary $106,510
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary $106,460
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary $106,430
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $105,690
- History Teachers, Postsecondary $101,510
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary $98,760
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $95,960
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary $89,690
- Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary $87,140
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary $80,230
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary $80,180
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other $77,790
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $77,650
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $76,460
- Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary $73,770
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $68,370
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $68,360
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $68,350
- Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary $68,350
- Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other $68,350
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary $68,350
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary $68,350
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $68,350
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary $68,350
- Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $68,350
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $65,200
- Curators $63,900
- Instructional Coordinators $62,700
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $62,100
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $61,890
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool $60,660
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors $60,250
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,900
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School $59,610
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,060
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $58,760
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $54,130
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $52,520
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $51,780
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $50,980
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $49,760
- Museum Technicians and Conservators $44,460
- Tutors $44,220
- Self-Enrichment Teachers $43,700
- Library Technicians $40,330
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $39,570
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $36,330
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $35,240
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $34,550
Healthcare practitioners 46
- Pediatricians, General $227,410
- Physicians, All Other $223,680
- Dentists, General $206,660
- Podiatrists $149,990
- Pharmacists $138,080
- Physician Assistants $135,240
- Optometrists $134,430
- Nurse Practitioners $133,790
- Veterinarians $132,810
- Radiation Therapists $102,270
- Occupational Therapists $102,220
- Audiologists $102,130
- Physical Therapists $101,660
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $101,100
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists $98,720
- Dental Hygienists $97,530
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists $97,160
- Registered Nurses $96,890
- Speech-Language Pathologists $95,990
- Chiropractors $95,580
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $84,480
- Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other $79,990
- Respiratory Therapists $79,290
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $74,020
- Hearing Aid Specialists $71,470
- Surgical Technologists $67,530
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other $65,830
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians $65,720
- Dietitians and Nutritionists $65,330
- Orthotists and Prosthetists $64,790
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $62,480
- Therapists, All Other $61,430
- Recreational Therapists $61,110
- Exercise Physiologists $59,460
- Athletic Trainers $58,270
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $55,200
- Paramedics $50,860
- Medical Records Specialists $49,790
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars $49,070
- Pharmacy Technicians $47,620
- Opticians, Dispensing $46,520
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $45,110
- Psychiatric Technicians $43,010
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $41,790
- Dietetic Technicians $41,770
- Emergency Medical Technicians $38,110
Office and administrative support 45
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $67,930
- Brokerage Clerks $63,470
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $63,030
- Postal Service Clerks $61,630
- Financial Clerks, All Other $61,110
- Postal Service Mail Carriers $58,570
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators $56,450
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $56,270
- Statistical Assistants $55,000
- Public Safety Telecommunicators $54,270
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $50,600
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $49,270
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,030
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks $48,910
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $48,720
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $47,990
- Meter Readers, Utilities $47,980
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $47,510
- Billing and Posting Clerks $47,200
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $47,110
- Procurement Clerks $46,820
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $46,710
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $46,510
- Office Clerks, General $46,290
- Order Clerks $46,210
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,020
- Gambling Cage Workers $46,000
- Bill and Account Collectors $45,950
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other $45,590
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping $43,870
- Tellers $43,830
- Customer Service Representatives $43,440
- Data Entry Keyers $42,800
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $42,740
- Cargo and Freight Agents $42,640
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $41,690
- File Clerks $41,390
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks $41,320
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $41,280
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service $39,030
- Receptionists and Information Clerks $38,150
- Couriers and Messengers $37,220
- Library Assistants, Clerical $37,040
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $35,570
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service $35,560
Installation, maintenance and repair 43
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay $118,470
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $101,980
- Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers $95,350
- Avionics Technicians $84,550
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $77,130
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $75,340
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $73,760
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door $73,610
- Wind Turbine Service Technicians $66,710
- Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other $66,120
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics $64,840
- Rail Car Repairers $64,790
- Medical Equipment Repairers $64,040
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $62,880
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $61,790
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $60,130
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $60,100
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $59,270
- Millwrights $58,080
- Mechanical Door Repairers $58,070
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $56,580
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery $55,860
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers $53,490
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers $51,240
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians $50,480
- Riggers $50,340
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers $49,460
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $49,400
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers $48,510
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $47,750
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $47,260
- Home Appliance Repairers $47,170
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians $46,420
- Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers $45,910
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers $45,650
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics $43,780
- Motorcycle Mechanics $43,640
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers $43,320
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $43,270
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers $41,480
- Bicycle Repairers $38,340
- Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners $38,110
- Tire Repairers and Changers $37,240
Construction and extraction 40
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,350
- Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators $75,770
- Construction and Building Inspectors $73,040
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $61,940
- Pipelayers $61,810
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas $61,640
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators $60,450
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers $60,030
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $59,900
- Electricians $59,480
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons $59,400
- Continuous Mining Machine Operators $58,790
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $57,360
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining $57,110
- Plasterers and Stucco Masons $55,260
- Carpet Installers $54,620
- Carpenters $54,540
- Helpers--Extraction Workers $52,760
- Sheet Metal Workers $51,440
- Glaziers $50,430
- Solar Photovoltaic Installers $50,310
- Tapers $48,170
- Tile and Stone Setters $48,160
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers $48,130
- Highway Maintenance Workers $47,770
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall $47,570
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers $47,360
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance $47,290
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other $46,620
- Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles $46,450
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners $46,450
- Roofers $46,210
- Construction Laborers $46,200
- Fence Erectors $45,970
- Helpers--Electricians $45,410
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $41,790
- Helpers--Carpenters $40,500
- Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons $37,250
- Stonemasons $34,120
- Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters $33,370
Management 33
- Architectural and Engineering Managers $172,680
- Computer and Information Systems Managers $160,900
- Chief Executives $150,590
- Purchasing Managers $139,370
- Marketing Managers $135,920
- Financial Managers $132,290
- Managers, All Other $132,040
- Human Resources Managers $130,340
- Sales Managers $129,690
- Industrial Production Managers $128,870
- Natural Sciences Managers $126,320
- Medical and Health Services Managers $122,740
- Training and Development Managers $115,020
- Construction Managers $110,120
- Public Relations Managers $105,360
- Fundraising Managers $103,650
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary $102,080
- Administrative Services Managers $99,800
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $94,470
- Education Administrators, All Other $94,450
- Postmasters and Mail Superintendents $94,410
- Facilities Managers $92,700
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $90,490
- General and Operations Managers $90,000
- Gambling Managers $80,460
- Emergency Management Directors $79,740
- Social and Community Service Managers $75,070
- Lodging Managers $74,990
- Food Service Managers $63,310
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $62,440
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling $61,080
- Funeral Home Managers $52,150
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $49,220
Transport and material moving 33
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers $198,800
- Air Traffic Controllers $130,960
- Commercial Pilots $102,280
- Locomotive Engineers $81,170
- Airfield Operations Specialists $80,260
- Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $74,230
- Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters $74,160
- Crane and Tower Operators $67,960
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,270
- Traffic Technicians $59,870
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $53,690
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $48,660
- Light Truck Drivers $47,910
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other $47,840
- Material Moving Workers, All Other $47,480
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $47,250
- Transportation Inspectors $45,950
- Bus Drivers, School $43,610
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers $39,870
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $39,650
- Aircraft Service Attendants $39,610
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,160
- Driver/Sales Workers $38,910
- Conveyor Operators and Tenders $38,560
- Flight Attendants $38,130
- Stockers and Order Fillers $37,400
- Packers and Packagers, Hand $37,380
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $36,540
- Passenger Attendants $35,880
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $35,130
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $34,740
- Parking Attendants $33,020
- Taxi Drivers $31,340
Business and financial 31
- Project Management Specialists $98,400
- Financial Risk Specialists $92,410
- Management Analysts $89,520
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents $88,520
- Financial and Investment Analysts $88,190
- Budget Analysts $85,880
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other $85,390
- Personal Financial Advisors $85,150
- Logisticians $81,680
- Cost Estimators $79,310
- Financial Specialists, All Other $78,910
- Accountants and Auditors $78,620
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $77,730
- Financial Examiners $77,570
- Labor Relations Specialists $76,820
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents $75,290
- Credit Analysts $74,580
- Insurance Underwriters $73,740
- Compliance Officers $73,070
- Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage $72,830
- Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes $70,100
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $66,750
- Training and Development Specialists $66,000
- Human Resources Specialists $65,410
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $63,240
- Fundraisers $62,010
- Property Appraisers and Assessors $60,050
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $59,480
- Loan Officers $53,760
- Credit Counselors $47,300
- Tax Preparers $43,710
Architecture and engineering 31
- Computer Hardware Engineers $163,090
- Aerospace Engineers $135,620
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $135,200
- Chemical Engineers $125,050
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers $121,680
- Electrical Engineers $110,510
- Engineers, All Other $110,160
- Industrial Engineers $110,100
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors $109,790
- Materials Engineers $108,260
- Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers $102,780
- Mechanical Engineers $102,510
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $97,470
- Civil Engineers $93,500
- Environmental Engineers $91,520
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians $82,890
- Mechanical Drafters $80,270
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $78,760
- Surveyors $78,480
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians $78,360
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists $74,970
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $69,900
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $69,800
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $68,280
- Landscape Architects $67,060
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters $65,220
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians $62,430
- Drafters, All Other $62,220
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians $62,160
- Architectural and Civil Drafters $61,460
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians $54,410
Life, physical and social science 28
- Psychologists, All Other $128,040
- Physical Scientists, All Other $119,920
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $106,970
- Life Scientists, All Other $103,460
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $102,250
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $97,360
- Biological Scientists, All Other $88,610
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $83,630
- School Psychologists $82,250
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $80,180
- Chemists $79,330
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $78,870
- Urban and Regional Planners $78,200
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists $77,000
- Hydrologists $76,420
- Conservation Scientists $76,100
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $70,370
- Epidemiologists $69,300
- Chemical Technicians $63,030
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $62,620
- Anthropologists and Archeologists $60,630
- Forensic Science Technicians $60,620
- Social Science Research Assistants $59,130
- Forest and Conservation Technicians $54,310
- Soil and Plant Scientists $52,830
- Biological Technicians $51,850
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $51,210
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $47,330
Arts, design, entertainment and media 27
- Sound Engineering Technicians $97,380
- Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other $92,750
- Art Directors $85,470
- Technical Writers $82,100
- Commercial and Industrial Designers $80,860
- Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film $74,830
- Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners $66,890
- Public Relations Specialists $64,800
- Interior Designers $63,950
- Broadcast Technicians $63,080
- Writers and Authors $62,640
- Editors $61,530
- Producers and Directors $60,260
- Graphic Designers $52,240
- Film and Video Editors $49,920
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $49,140
- Interpreters and Translators $48,200
- Coaches and Scouts $47,460
- Audio and Video Technicians $45,790
- Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials $45,240
- Fashion Designers $43,200
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys $38,830
- Photographers $38,210
- Floral Designers $36,070
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $35,540
- Actors not reported
- Disc Jockeys, Except Radio not reported
Protective service 21
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $106,750
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators $103,270
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $84,840
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $79,370
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $75,400
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators $74,900
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other $72,600
- Private Detectives and Investigators $64,960
- Transportation Security Screeners $61,030
- Firefighters $58,650
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $57,170
- Correctional Officers and Jailers $54,970
- Protective Service Workers, All Other $49,590
- Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators $49,520
- Animal Control Workers $47,260
- Bailiffs $46,430
- Fish and Game Wardens $45,000
- Security Guards $38,560
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $35,360
- School Bus Monitors $34,190
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers $34,020
Personal care and service 21
- First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers $65,580
- Gambling Dealers $57,590
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $47,570
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $46,770
- Skincare Specialists $46,550
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $46,120
- Gambling Service Workers, All Other $37,990
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers $37,970
- Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants $37,210
- Concierges $37,040
- Residential Advisors $36,180
- Recreation Workers $35,340
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $35,220
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops $35,200
- Animal Caretakers $35,170
- Childcare Workers $35,140
- Manicurists and Pedicurists $34,820
- Funeral Attendants $34,060
- Animal Trainers $32,230
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $31,090
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants $31,070
Computing and mathematics 19
- Database Architects $130,620
- Software Developers $128,690
- Computer and Information Research Scientists $128,520
- Information Security Analysts $125,320
- Computer Network Architects $124,700
- Actuaries $124,000
- Computer Occupations, All Other $112,010
- Data Scientists $106,080
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $103,580
- Computer Systems Analysts $101,730
- Database Administrators $96,320
- Statisticians $91,320
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators $87,090
- Web Developers $87,070
- Operations Research Analysts $83,500
- Web and Digital Interface Designers $78,330
- Computer Programmers $71,930
- Computer Network Support Specialists $65,340
- Computer User Support Specialists $61,990
Sales 19
- Sales Engineers $169,470
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $83,220
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $78,110
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $65,500
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $65,240
- Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers $62,090
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $61,240
- Insurance Sales Agents $59,400
- Advertising Sales Agents $54,760
- Real Estate Sales Agents $53,370
- Travel Agents $49,260
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $46,450
- Parts Salespersons $43,000
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other $40,810
- Counter and Rental Clerks $40,360
- Retail Salespersons $35,320
- Telemarketers $34,330
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters $33,280
- Cashiers $32,990
Community and social service 15
- Healthcare Social Workers $66,540
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $63,830
- Clergy $62,380
- Social Workers, All Other $60,330
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $60,250
- Health Education Specialists $58,100
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $57,940
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education $52,810
- Counselors, All Other $51,780
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $51,590
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers $50,140
- Community Health Workers $48,050
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $46,650
- Rehabilitation Counselors $45,970
- Social and Human Service Assistants $41,150
Healthcare support 15
- Occupational Therapy Assistants $75,020
- Physical Therapist Assistants $66,110
- Massage Therapists $59,550
- Dental Assistants $49,000
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $46,530
- Medical Equipment Preparers $46,060
- Medical Assistants $45,440
- Phlebotomists $42,830
- Nursing Assistants $41,980
- Pharmacy Aides $38,800
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $38,240
- Orderlies $36,910
- Medical Transcriptionists $36,360
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides $36,120
- Physical Therapist Aides $34,910
Food preparation and serving 15
- Chefs and Head Cooks $61,950
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $42,790
- Bartenders $40,860
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $39,470
- Cooks, Restaurant $37,940
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other $37,040
- Waiters and Waitresses $36,730
- Cooks, All Other $36,280
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $35,870
- Food Preparation Workers $35,480
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $35,150
- Dishwashers $34,850
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $34,110
- Fast Food and Counter Workers $33,060
- Cooks, Fast Food $31,090
Building and grounds maintenance 8
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $49,170
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $47,280
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners $46,650
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation $45,880
- Pest Control Workers $38,960
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $37,920
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $36,140
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $35,400
Legal 6
Farming, fishing and forestry 5
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Arizona?
The median across all occupations is $48,810 a year, or $23.47 an hour, covering 3,196,750 wage and salary workers. Median rather than mean, because a handful of very high earners pull an average upward and describe nobody.
Which jobs pay the most in Arizona?
Pediatricians, General ($227,410), Physicians, All Other ($223,680), Dentists, General ($206,660) lead the table. Medical specialities dominate the top of almost every state list, which says more about how the occupation is classified than about local conditions.
What does Arizona employ the most people in?
General and Operations Managers, with 100,340 employed at a median of $90,000. The largest occupations in any state are usually retail, food service, transport and administrative roles.
Does a higher salary here mean more money in practice?
Not necessarily. Wages and living costs move together. Arizona electricity averages 15.23¢ per kilowatt-hour against a national 16.44¢ in Texas as one comparison, and housing costs vary far more than that. Read a salary figure alongside what it costs to live where it is earned.