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95 Jobs That Pay Over $100K in Arizona (2025)

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There are 95 occupations in Arizona with a median salary above $100K per year. The highest-paying is Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric at $558,970/year. Based on 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025

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$57,873
$89,679

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS 2025 Annual

95
Jobs Over $100K
$558,970
#1: Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric
$150,621
Avg of Qualifying Jobs
289,000
Workers in These Jobs

All 95 Jobs Paying Over $100K in Arizona

Ranked by median annual salary. Click any job to see the full salary breakdown.

# Occupation Median Salary Mean Salary Workers
1 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $558,970 $542,140 110
2 Radiologists $470,640 $478,540 N/A
3 Neurologists $409,610 $358,190 80
4 Obstetricians and Gynecologists $369,720 $336,640 130
5 Physicians, Pathologists $338,290 $305,920 270
6 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons $322,800 $285,420 N/A
7 Family Medicine Physicians $292,760 $310,630 2,620
8 Orthodontists $272,330 $242,650 120
9 General Internal Medicine Physicians $259,320 $230,970 2,570
10 Psychiatrists $249,720 $264,260 380
11 Nurse Anesthetists $248,660 $256,610 310
12 Pediatricians, General $233,950 $239,830 1,230
13 Dermatologists $233,270 $346,080 N/A
14 Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers $227,870 $236,550 2,200
15 Dentists, General $194,180 $181,040 3,470
16 Architectural and Engineering Managers $167,480 $180,870 4,680
17 Computer and Information Systems Managers $166,430 $170,050 14,270
18 Computer Hardware Engineers $158,280 $157,800 3,110
19 Database Architects $156,100 $144,610 1,200
20 Veterinarians $152,020 $187,410 2,080
21 Pharmacists $146,930 $142,330 6,900
22 Sales Managers $145,690 $158,700 13,870
23 Medical Dosimetrists $142,090 $143,310 40
24 Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers $141,230 $138,120 610
25 Nurse Midwives $140,960 $159,910 80
26 Financial Managers $139,830 $158,550 14,900
27 Human Resources Managers $139,820 $150,820 3,950
28 Purchasing Managers $138,940 $150,180 1,630
29 Economics Teachers, Postsecondary $137,250 $162,390 100
30 Air Traffic Controllers $136,800 $140,340 380
31 Actuaries $135,870 $139,740 200
32 Physician Assistants $134,650 $140,850 3,750
33 Nurse Practitioners $134,420 $140,600 7,220
34 Lawyers $134,260 $157,190 11,640
35 Podiatrists $133,190 $140,050 270
36 Marketing Managers $132,220 $152,080 4,870
37 Law Teachers, Postsecondary $131,950 $141,360 60
38 Sales Engineers $131,870 $148,770 1,000
39 Computer Network Architects $130,890 $131,420 3,990
40 Physicists $130,500 $159,730 120
41 Compensation and Benefits Managers $129,890 $142,270 510
42 Computer and Information Research Scientists $129,760 $152,580 360
43 Software Developers $129,690 $132,530 38,050
44 Astronomers $129,020 $127,790 100
45 Medical and Health Services Managers $128,850 $144,130 11,840
46 Training and Development Managers $125,770 $138,840 1,190
47 Information Security Analysts $125,260 $125,170 3,420
48 Natural Sciences Managers $124,920 $132,900 900
49 Industrial Production Managers $124,810 $137,500 3,630
50 Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers $123,240 $119,550 300
51 Aerospace Engineers $123,170 $130,150 3,110
52 Optometrists $122,250 $135,280 1,080
53 Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $119,010 $115,230 730
54 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $118,120 $124,530 2,100
55 Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $116,820 $115,730 2,190
56 Fundraising Managers $116,470 $134,090 530
57 Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary $115,730 $102,650 60
58 Atmospheric and Space Scientists $115,020 $112,930 80
59 Construction Managers $114,680 $120,460 9,910
60 Public Relations Managers $114,400 $131,310 1,170
61 Surgical Assistants $111,170 $101,840 N/A
62 Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $110,600 $117,320 240
63 Models $109,910 $87,790 N/A
64 Political Scientists $108,770 $117,910 50
65 Radiation Therapists $108,760 $111,000 410
66 Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $108,540 $112,750 370
67 Industrial Engineers $108,280 $119,050 7,520
68 Data Scientists $107,240 $111,950 4,560
69 Materials Engineers $106,810 $116,520 580
70 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors $106,370 $112,960 180
71 First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $104,850 $113,270 2,790
72 Gas Plant Operators $104,600 $99,250 140
73 Database Administrators $104,280 $104,750 1,120
74 Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary $103,790 $107,300 210
75 Occupational Therapists $103,660 $104,960 2,680
76 Computer Systems Analysts $103,530 $112,290 11,330
77 Education Administrators, Postsecondary $103,280 $124,870 5,140
78 Physical Therapists $103,220 $107,360 5,170
79 Commercial Pilots $103,060 $119,320 1,540
80 Financial Risk Specialists $102,800 $109,460 1,700
81 Genetic Counselors $102,730 $104,110 50
82 Urban and Regional Planners $102,400 $98,940 1,330
83 Detectives and Criminal Investigators $102,340 $100,000 5,250
84 Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers $102,130 $113,830 690
85 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $102,000 $105,840 1,550
86 Administrative Services Managers $101,160 $111,280 6,750
87 Dental Hygienists $101,010 $101,450 4,530
88 Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $100,650 $101,790 3,890
89 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $100,620 $112,670 8,860
90 Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists $100,600 $99,320 730
91 Electrical Engineers $100,550 $113,710 5,370
92 Mechanical Engineers $100,270 $107,220 5,050
93 Chiropractors $100,260 $92,100 1,050
94 Nuclear Medicine Technologists $100,130 $101,170 430
95 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $100,040 $99,050 2,070

Arizona High-Salary Insights

The $100K+ jobs in Arizona are concentrated in Healthcare Practitioners, Transportation fields.

14.5% of all tracked occupations in AZ earn a median salary above $100K. The entry point for this group is $100,040/year (Diagnostic Medical Sonographers), while the top earner makes $558,970/year.

Arizona ranks #17 among all 50 states for the number of $100K+ jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $100K a year in Arizona?
According to 2025 BLS data, there are 95 occupations in Arizona with a median annual salary above $100K. This represents 14.5% of all tracked occupations in AZ.
What is the highest paying job in Arizona?
The highest paying occupation in Arizona is Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric with a median salary of $558,970 per year based on 2025 BLS OEWS data.
What is the minimum salary to be on the $100K+ list in Arizona?
The entry point for the $100K+ list in Arizona is $100,040/year (Diagnostic Medical Sonographers). Any occupation with a median salary above $100K qualifies for this list.
What is the average salary of $100K+ jobs in Arizona?
The average median salary among all 95 occupations that pay over $100K in Arizona is $150,621 per year (2025 data).
How can I get a job that pays over $100K in Arizona?
High-paying jobs in Arizona typically require specialized education, certifications, or significant experience. Common fields include healthcare, technology, management, and engineering. Investing in relevant skills through certifications and advanced degrees can help you reach the $100K+ salary range. Check individual job pages for specific requirements.

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Data Source & Methodology

This list includes all occupations with BLS-published state-level median salary data above $100K per year. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. See our Methodology page for details.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics