Comprehensive salary overview for Arizona based on 3,159,230 workers across 699 occupations tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024
These are the highest paying occupations in Arizona based on median annual salary from BLS data.
| # | Occupation | Median Salary | Mean Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nurse Anesthetists | $228,690 | $246,300 | N/A |
| 2 | Pediatricians, General | $227,410 | $241,970 | 910 |
| 3 | Physicians, All Other | $223,680 | $234,150 | 5,150 |
| 4 | Dentists, General | $206,660 | $201,240 | 2,930 |
| 5 | Airline Pilot | $198,800 | $209,750 | 2,070 |
| 6 | Physicists | $190,960 | $188,610 | 70 |
| 7 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $172,680 | $197,440 | 4,720 |
| 8 | Sales Engineers | $169,470 | $174,450 | 1,220 |
| 9 | Computer Hardware Engineers | $163,090 | $155,730 | 3,390 |
| 10 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $160,900 | $168,080 | 14,530 |
| 11 | Chief Executives | $150,590 | $213,280 | 3,100 |
| 12 | Podiatrists | $149,990 | $153,070 | 250 |
| 13 | Purchasing Managers | $139,370 | $150,810 | 1,840 |
| 14 | Pharmacist | $138,080 | $136,410 | 7,690 |
| 15 | Marketing Manager | $135,920 | $151,660 | 4,350 |
| 16 | Aerospace Engineers | $135,620 | $143,930 | 1,770 |
| 17 | Nurse Midwives | $135,590 | $174,870 | 80 |
| 18 | Physician Assistants | $135,240 | $143,160 | 3,540 |
| 19 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $135,200 | $135,310 | 2,360 |
| 20 | Optometrists | $134,430 | $139,300 | 960 |
| 21 | Nurse Practitioners | $133,790 | $132,920 | 7,540 |
| 22 | Lawyer | $133,360 | $161,480 | 12,130 |
| 23 | Veterinarian | $132,810 | $190,600 | 1,430 |
| 24 | Financial Manager | $132,290 | $152,100 | 14,570 |
| 25 | Managers, All Other | $132,040 | $144,490 | 9,280 |
The 10 lowest paying occupations in Arizona by median annual salary.
| Occupation | Median Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Craft Artists | $29,950 | N/A |
| Cutters and Trimmers, Hand | $30,110 | N/A |
| Office Machine Operators, Except Computer | $30,940 | N/A |
| Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers | $31,060 | N/A |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $31,070 | 6,250 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $31,090 | 11,220 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $31,090 | 3,690 |
| Taxi Drivers | $31,340 | 730 |
| Animal Trainers | $32,230 | 710 |
| Barbers | $32,840 | N/A |
The most common jobs in Arizona by total number of workers.
| Occupation | Workers | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | 100,340 | $90,000 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 89,030 | $43,440 |
| Retail Salespersons | 88,490 | $35,320 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 86,640 | $33,060 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 73,540 | $39,160 |
| Cashiers | 70,780 | $32,990 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 69,100 | $36,120 |
| Registered Nurse | 64,430 | $96,890 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 55,010 | $36,730 |
| Office Clerks, General | 53,120 | $46,290 |
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All salary data on this page comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024 estimates. The average salary shown is the mean across all tracked occupations weighted by employment. For methodology details, see our Methodology page.