405 Jobs That Pay Over $50K in Arizona (2024)

There are 405 occupations in Arizona with a median salary above $50K per year. The highest-paying is Pediatricians, General at $218,210/year. Based on 2024 Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024

$50K+ $75K+ $100K+ $150K+

405
Jobs Over $50K

$218,210

#1: Pediatricians, General

$78,628

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

1,330,920

Workers in These Jobs

All 405 Jobs Paying Over $50K in Arizona

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

#	Occupation	Median Salary	Mean Salary	Workers
1	Pediatricians, General	$218,210	$232,880	1,160
2	Dentists, General	$217,570	$231,890	2,140
3	Physicians, All Other	$205,030	$207,570	5,020
4	Physicists	$201,600	$183,710	150
5	Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers	$196,020	$220,410	2,150
6	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$166,780	$173,850	4,200
7	Computer and Information Systems Managers	$163,230	$163,900	14,180
8	Marketing Managers	$145,290	$155,110	N/A
9	Petroleum Engineers	$143,520	$135,820	30
10	Veterinarians	$137,610	$153,480	1,490
11	Pharmacists	$136,960	$133,800	7,530
12	Medical Dosimetrists	$136,770	$131,460	90
13	Computer and Information Research Scientists	$134,910	$147,500	360
14	Purchasing Managers	$134,800	$152,340	1,940
15	Chemical Engineers	$133,550	$137,000	90
16	Optometrists	$133,500	$150,690	710
17	Financial Managers	$133,420	$154,140	14,630
18	Computer Hardware Engineers	$132,580	$141,270	2,080
19	Lawyers	$132,000	$152,690	9,920
20	Economics Teachers, Postsecondary	$131,920	$152,190	110
21	Nurse Practitioners	$130,960	$132,560	6,770
22	Physician Assistants	$130,270	$132,210	3,500
23	Podiatrists	$130,100	$144,310	190
24	Materials Engineers	$129,190	$121,610	1,110
25	Nurse Midwives	$129,160	$119,190	120
26	Managers, All Other	$128,290	$139,130	10,280
27	Aerospace Engineers	$128,230	$135,550	1,750
28	Human Resources Managers	$128,140	$142,840	3,600
29	Industrial Production Managers	$124,590	$130,730	3,060
30	Law Teachers, Postsecondary	$124,230	$137,180	310
31	Natural Sciences Managers	$123,240	$136,610	800
32	Software Developers	$123,180	$128,040	38,540
33	Sales Managers	$122,880	$141,720	12,570
34	Actuaries	$122,800	$128,800	240
35	Air Traffic Controllers	$122,780	$130,930	360
36	Database Architects	$122,620	$121,080	1,040
37	Advertising and Promotions Managers	$121,540	$141,080	60
38	Sales Engineers	$119,820	$141,340	800
39	Psychologists, All Other	$118,350	$104,980	270
40	Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$117,280	$121,660	3,470
41	Computer Network Architects	$116,970	$124,550	4,470
42	Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	$115,400	$122,430	400
43	Astronomers	$113,130	$120,310	140
44	Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$112,250	$110,410	170
45	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay	$111,890	$96,970	290
46	Training and Development Managers	$110,780	$122,530	960
47	Physical Scientists, All Other	$109,510	$115,260	160
48	Medical and Health Services Managers	$109,490	$135,310	10,550
49	Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary	$109,330	$114,230	150
50	Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$109,310	$123,530	350
51	Information Security Analysts	$108,440	$112,480	3,690
52	Database Administrators	$107,940	$104,470	1,510
53	Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	$107,650	$113,980	180
54	Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers	$107,400	$107,880	290
55	Data Scientists	$106,400	$112,470	3,800
56	Power Plant Operators	$106,150	$97,000	790
57	Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary	$105,830	$112,750	230
58	Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers	$105,730	$104,180	N/A
59	Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$105,510	$104,970	170
60	Construction Managers	$105,480	$115,440	8,040
61	Electrical Engineers	$104,950	$117,970	5,090
62	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$104,730	$112,530	650
63	Engineers, All Other	$104,660	$111,650	2,560
64	Industrial Engineers	$104,210	$109,150	7,100
65	Orthodontists	$103,700	$150,550	N/A
66	First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	$103,340	$108,710	2,410
67	Public Relations Managers	$102,810	$115,710	990
68	Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$102,640	$109,370	80
69	Political Scientists	$101,980	$102,950	70
70	Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers	$101,390	$100,150	510
71	Fundraisers	$101,030	$84,750	N/A
72	Life Scientists, All Other	$100,440	$97,780	190
73	Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$100,350	$99,430	1,450
74	Computer Systems Analysts	$100,280	$100,510	11,860
75	Mechanical Engineers	$99,650	$104,040	5,360
76	Radiation Therapists	$98,930	$101,750	660
77	Economists	$98,740	$99,330	150
78	Physical Therapists	$98,510	$98,960	4,490
79	Audiologists	$98,310	$92,220	390
80	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$98,280	$102,950	1,440
81	Detectives and Criminal Investigators	$98,200	$94,190	5,250
82	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products	$98,130	$108,250	8,330
83	Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$97,610	$98,250	3,460
84	Personal Service Managers, All Other	$97,180	$108,630	30
85	Education Administrators, Postsecondary	$96,870	$112,820	5,570
86	Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary	$96,480	$104,360	110
87	Computer Occupations, All Other	$96,280	$102,210	5,580
88	Administrative Services Managers	$95,700	$106,870	5,610
89	Commercial Pilots	$95,630	$100,750	1,630
90	Genetic Counselors	$95,570	$95,030	40
91	Nuclear Medicine Technologists	$95,450	$96,180	310
92	Diagnostic Medical Sonographers	$95,340	$94,650	1,590
93	Project Management Specialists	$95,060	$98,840	23,370
94	Occupational Therapists	$95,020	$93,600	2,620
95	Speech-Language Pathologists	$94,240	$97,510	3,340
96	Dental Hygienists	$93,840	$92,460	4,880
97	Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers	$93,560	$93,970	130
98	Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists	$93,400	$90,260	760
99	Computer Programmers	$92,850	$96,700	3,010
100	Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other	$92,080	$94,500	670
101	Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$91,730	$99,320	6,090
102	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	$91,190	$103,540	3,240
103	Education Administrators, All Other	$90,520	$98,920	390
104	Gambling Managers	$90,050	$111,110	160
105	Postmasters and Mail Superintendents	$89,920	$91,240	150
106	Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$89,830	$109,550	630
107	Special Effects Artists and Animators	$89,770	$80,150	250
108	Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$89,650	$89,130	50
109	Flight Attendants	$89,230	$75,500	3,370
110	Art Directors	$88,440	$105,410	420
111	Registered Nurses	$88,310	$91,430	63,150
112	Biological Scientists, All Other	$86,990	$91,380	640
113	Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other	$86,420	$87,100	160
114	Web and Digital Interface Designers	$86,060	$97,850	1,330
115	Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates	$86,040	$109,800	740
116	Facilities Managers	$85,610	$96,630	3,080
117	Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other	$85,220	$125,910	370
118	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$85,190	$126,410	3,700
119	Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	$85,150	$84,070	2,030
120	General and Operations Managers	$85,070	$113,800	94,010
121	Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	$84,690	$88,850	5,310
122	Civil Engineers	$84,360	$93,490	6,230
123	Gas Plant Operators	$84,220	$83,000	N/A
124	Labor Relations Specialists	$83,770	$92,890	410
125	Environmental Engineers	$83,600	$89,390	620
126	Management Analysts	$82,900	$97,980	16,600
127	Statisticians	$82,550	$94,080	450
128	History Teachers, Postsecondary	$82,460	$97,560	170
129	Personal Financial Advisors	$81,850	$106,190	6,750
130	Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents	$81,640	$83,160	230
131	Business Operations Specialists, All Other	$81,600	$91,230	14,850
132	Financial and Investment Analysts	$81,560	$101,630	6,260
133	School Psychologists	$81,280	$84,160	1,120
134	Acupuncturists	$81,080	$74,460	150
135	Cost Estimators	$80,650	$88,680	4,670
136	Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling	$80,610	$89,040	530
137	Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,500	$94,370	870
138	Geography Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,310	$93,140	60
139	Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,090	$89,770	470
140	Radiologic Technologists and Technicians	$79,770	$79,860	4,950
141	Commercial and Industrial Designers	$79,570	$93,950	210
142	Directors, Religious Activities and Education	$79,570	$75,470	N/A
143	Budget Analysts	$79,230	$81,120	960
144	Occupational Health and Safety Specialists	$79,130	$82,110	2,960
145	Geographers	$78,840	$81,170	60
146	Calibration Technologists and Technicians	$78,720	$77,590	400
147	Financial Specialists, All Other	$78,370	$80,840	1,410
148	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,170	$108,260	1,720
149	Financial Examiners	$78,080	$85,320	1,210
150	Accountants and Auditors	$78,060	$86,700	25,840
151	Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$77,690	$75,040	2,670
152	Urban and Regional Planners	$77,670	$80,370	1,050
153	Locomotive Engineers	$77,490	$73,360	290
154	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$77,470	$107,180	2,570
155	First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers	$77,360	$92,140	2,960
156	Chiropractors	$76,980	$78,260	960
157	Airfield Operations Specialists	$76,880	$68,980	140
158	Teachers and Instructors, All Other	$76,840	$78,300	930
159	Financial Risk Specialists	$76,830	$87,070	1,390
160	Logisticians	$76,500	$81,420	3,090
161	Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers	$76,450	$76,390	12,580
162	Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers	$76,390	$85,230	540
163	Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$76,090	$87,200	1,040
164	Operations Research Analysts	$76,010	$79,700	2,600
165	Atmospheric and Space Scientists	$75,910	$88,740	100
166	Mechanical Drafters	$75,820	$75,060	970
167	Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary	$75,660	$78,530	330
168	First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	$75,570	$76,260	20,080
169	Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians	$75,470	$75,380	150
170	Millwrights	$75,400	$69,790	430
171	Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment	$75,310	$76,910	140
172	Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists	$75,140	$86,060	2,220
173	Therapists, All Other	$74,830	$114,570	140
174	Respiratory Therapists	$74,520	$74,750	3,100
175	Food Scientists and Technologists	$74,500	$87,560	40
176	Hydrologists	$74,250	$79,280	370
177	Insurance Underwriters	$74,190	$78,690	2,370
178	Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers	$73,620	$65,490	2,300
179	Medical Equipment Repairers	$73,540	$76,150	1,000
180	First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers	$73,210	$80,850	1,960
181	Hydrologic Technicians	$73,120	$68,150	80
182	Social and Community Service Managers	$72,070	$76,460	2,780
183	Surveyors	$71,860	$71,640	1,170
184	Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators	$71,580	$74,020	160
185	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment	$71,440	$73,170	700
186	Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage	$71,090	$75,690	180
187	Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	$70,500	$77,600	1,250
188	Chemists	$70,430	$79,840	850
189	Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	$70,390	$74,330	410
190	Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door	$70,290	$72,370	480
191	Occupational Therapy Assistants	$70,180	$66,660	920
192	Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians	$70,160	$74,530	4,980
193	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers	$69,870	$74,350	11,470
194	Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$69,710	$86,610	230
195	Plant and System Operators, All Other	$69,700	$67,410	100
196	First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers	$69,590	$73,460	1,120
197	Cartographers and Photogrammetrists	$69,300	$73,410	400
198	Emergency Management Directors	$69,140	$84,020	140
199	Conservation Scientists	$69,100	$71,280	260
200	Avionics Technicians	$68,540	$70,970	280
201	English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$68,480	$86,720	1,150
202	Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	$68,470	$80,710	1,650
203	Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary	$68,460	$88,750	100
204	Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$68,460	$85,180	240
205	Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	$68,460	$78,340	1,230
206	Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$68,460	$78,880	890
207	Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary	$68,460	$87,830	440
208	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$68,460	$78,280	2,230
209	Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$68,460	$75,950	390
210	Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$68,460	$80,640	840
211	Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other	$68,460	$77,190	810
212	Boilermakers	$68,370	$71,490	120
213	Fire Inspectors and Investigators	$68,270	$70,280	150
214	Farm and Home Management Educators	$68,210	$72,940	30
215	Buyers and Purchasing Agents	$67,900	$76,930	11,080
216	Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	$67,900	$76,700	16,680
217	Construction and Building Inspectors	$67,790	$70,270	2,930
218	Biochemists and Biophysicists	$67,750	$67,460	N/A
219	Soil and Plant Scientists	$67,480	$70,080	520
220	Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors	$67,460	$70,250	510
221	Legal Support Workers, All Other	$67,380	$76,330	690
222	Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes	$67,260	$65,530	100
223	First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	$67,190	$66,490	610
224	Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers	$67,030	$65,670	210
225	Web Developers	$66,960	$77,620	1,860
226	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	$66,650	$71,640	8,320
227	Dietitians and Nutritionists	$66,590	$67,710	1,190
228	Credit Analysts	$66,510	$75,920	2,630
229	Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$66,380	$67,850	2,300
230	Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers	$66,320	$66,260	60
231	Epidemiologists	$66,000	$65,380	330
232	Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other	$65,980	$62,170	50
233	Training and Development Specialists	$65,820	$73,760	10,330
234	Compliance Officers	$65,750	$73,270	12,000
235	Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	$65,500	$66,720	5,350
236	Signal and Track Switch Repairers	$65,270	$66,060	70
237	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$65,220	$71,410	2,640
238	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School	$65,190	$73,250	380
239	Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel	$65,000	$78,520	26,000
240	Postsecondary Teachers, All Other	$64,990	$79,890	2,660
241	Surgical Technologists	$64,920	$65,020	2,250
242	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	$64,870	$78,600	21,550
243	Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters	$64,710	$67,860	330
244	Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film	$64,700	$80,610	510
245	Tool and Die Makers	$64,640	$64,070	310
246	Forensic Science Technicians	$64,620	$69,660	860
247	Chefs and Head Cooks	$64,560	$70,130	2,580
248	Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants	$64,290	$67,610	6,800
249	Special Education Teachers, All Other	$64,160	$65,420	N/A
250	Landscape Architects	$64,030	$92,930	360
251	Clergy	$64,020	$67,570	1,400
252	Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners	$63,940	$67,350	340
253	Health Education Specialists	$63,850	$63,410	1,250
254	Material Moving Workers, All Other	$63,850	$61,080	50
255	Medical Appliance Technicians	$63,830	$61,710	400
256	Exercise Physiologists	$63,790	$64,380	120
257	Healthcare Social Workers	$63,790	$66,110	2,960
258	Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians	$63,440	$69,710	1,390
259	Public Relations Specialists	$63,320	$70,290	5,230
260	Electrical and Electronics Drafters	$63,310	$69,280	730
261	Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators	$63,130	$65,290	150
262	Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$62,960	$65,950	480
263	Human Resources Specialists	$62,930	$68,660	19,810
264	Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers	$62,810	$73,230	6,610
265	Physical Therapist Assistants	$62,790	$60,700	1,620
266	First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers	$62,760	$65,930	620
267	First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other	$62,520	$63,230	470
268	Private Detectives and Investigators	$62,420	$66,800	900
269	Maintenance Workers, Machinery	$62,410	$63,760	500
270	Instructional Coordinators	$62,400	$64,430	6,340
271	Computer Network Support Specialists	$62,330	$66,790	2,450
272	Lodging Managers	$62,100	$76,750	860
273	Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents	$62,100	$80,760	11,570
274	Chemical Technicians	$62,060	$62,360	470
275	Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$61,990	$70,340	2,430
276	Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators	$61,870	$67,860	12,880
277	Wind Turbine Service Technicians	$61,790	$63,000	N/A
278	Editors	$61,630	$70,630	1,290
279	Athletic Trainers	$61,520	$64,890	690
280	Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines	$61,480	$61,110	8,560
281	First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers	$61,380	$64,750	31,650
282	Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$61,290	$61,180	1,340
283	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$61,290	$66,290	23,270
284	Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	$61,240	$64,430	1,080
285	Paralegals and Legal Assistants	$61,080	$65,400	7,550
286	Industrial Machinery Mechanics	$61,070	$64,000	4,700
287	Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other	$61,010	$71,630	720
288	Food Service Managers	$60,990	$65,430	5,890
289	Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers	$60,960	$59,610	N/A
290	Foresters	$60,920	$65,270	80
291	Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers	$60,880	$59,090	860
292	Massage Therapists	$60,880	$68,970	2,910
293	Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers	$60,860	$56,010	810
294	Brokerage Clerks	$60,830	$59,100	1,340
295	New Accounts Clerks	$60,680	$56,050	60
296	Orthotists and Prosthetists	$60,670	$62,420	50
297	Postal Service Clerks	$60,590	$61,580	1,120
298	Survey Researchers	$60,510	$61,850	40
299	Electricians	$60,440	$59,420	17,640
300	Hearing Aid Specialists	$60,380	$64,750	160
301	Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas	$60,350	$70,000	60
302	Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	$60,260	$61,690	2,280
303	Curators	$60,230	$60,830	190
304	Rail Car Repairers	$60,140	$62,830	170
305	Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians	$59,990	$63,710	8,380
306	Computer User Support Specialists	$59,970	$63,610	20,180
307	Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers	$59,860	$64,020	1,810
308	Traffic Technicians	$59,680	$63,170	260
309	Advertising Sales Agents	$59,470	$65,930	1,260
310	Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators	$59,360	$60,170	110
311	Surgical Assistants	$59,150	$64,200	360
312	First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers	$59,060	$61,140	1,440
313	Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers	$59,030	$62,540	490
314	First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors	$58,930	$61,360	10,360
315	Insurance Sales Agents	$58,900	$71,510	10,710
316	Pipelayers	$58,900	$57,060	970
317	Librarians and Media Collections Specialists	$58,880	$61,060	1,930
318	Recreational Therapists	$58,870	$65,740	180
319	Architectural and Civil Drafters	$58,860	$60,170	2,120
320	Financial Clerks, All Other	$58,800	$58,610	760
321	Media and Communication Workers, All Other	$58,720	$69,800	100
322	Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers	$58,710	$65,310	40
323	Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors	$58,640	$60,640	8,110
324	Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators	$58,460	$57,870	12,710
325	Postal Service Mail Carriers	$58,390	$60,130	5,360
326	Brickmasons and Blockmasons	$57,930	$55,980	1,570
327	Writers and Authors	$57,790	$62,480	590
328	Anthropologists and Archeologists	$57,770	$69,880	690
329	Gambling Dealers	$57,760	$66,370	1,760
330	Property Appraisers and Assessors	$57,760	$63,230	1,410
331	Social Workers, All Other	$57,640	$66,580	1,760
332	Crematory Operators	$57,580	$49,790	40
333	Structural Iron and Steel Workers	$57,560	$57,730	2,500
334	Music Directors and Composers	$57,360	$71,390	N/A
335	Interior Designers	$57,270	$62,290	1,390
336	Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels	$57,200	$66,660	40
337	Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists	$57,140	$57,470	4,230
338	Subway and Streetcar Operators	$56,910	$54,830	280
339	Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	$56,880	$60,740	9,640
340	Designers, All Other	$56,870	$72,800	80
341	Transportation Workers, All Other	$56,680	$53,230	50
342	Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas	$56,570	$58,400	970
343	Drafters, All Other	$56,520	$59,310	580
344	Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining	$56,190	$52,860	480
345	Sound Engineering Technicians	$56,160	$57,630	50
346	Occupational Health and Safety Technicians	$56,020	$58,580	330
347	Producers and Directors	$56,010	$64,450	1,270
348	Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers	$55,970	$56,430	2,830
349	Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining	$55,900	$52,300	50
350	Crane and Tower Operators	$55,880	$63,140	800
351	Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians	$55,550	$60,100	190
352	Funeral Home Managers	$55,310	$60,170	210
353	Real Estate Brokers	$55,240	$69,390	2,320
354	Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators	$55,120	$56,500	3,890
355	Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors	$55,070	$67,880	190
356	Film and Video Editors	$55,000	$60,030	260
357	Tree Trimmers and Pruners	$54,940	$58,770	490
358	Fashion Designers	$54,710	$52,510	80
359	Social Science Research Assistants	$54,560	$55,590	1,310
360	Insulation Workers, Mechanical	$54,490	$55,480	330
361	Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$54,000	$54,930	270
362	Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers	$53,790	$52,470	40
363	Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators	$53,440	$55,030	1,990
364	Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$53,270	$57,580	700
365	Correctional Officers and Jailers	$53,260	$54,330	13,260
366	Continuous Mining Machine Operators	$53,220	$56,880	2,190
367	Mechanical Door Repairers	$52,900	$52,840	1,130
368	Transportation Security Screeners	$52,870	$53,520	1,190
369	Meter Readers, Utilities	$52,840	$60,690	460
370	Tapers	$52,570	$62,590	1,240
371	Firefighters	$52,380	$53,390	7,380
372	Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors	$52,280	$58,450	6,140
373	Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks	$52,270	$57,000	10,740
374	Public Safety Telecommunicators	$52,260	$53,920	1,720
375	Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers	$52,090	$54,410	7,270
376	Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$52,000	$50,290	550
377	Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health	$52,000	$56,210	640
378	Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School	$51,980	$56,810	2,020
379	Loan Officers	$51,970	$65,850	10,930
380	Surveying and Mapping Technicians	$51,910	$56,110	830
381	Forest and Conservation Technicians	$51,880	$54,050	1,330
382	Special Education Teachers, Preschool	$51,820	$57,110	300
383	Statistical Assistants	$51,820	$51,880	N/A
384	Carpet Installers	$51,790	$68,800	280
385	Machinists	$51,720	$55,360	5,320
386	Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders	$51,710	$50,090	380
387	Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other	$51,700	$59,540	2,670
388	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$51,660	$59,050	9,510
389	Desktop Publishers	$51,590	$52,250	N/A
390	Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other	$51,250	$49,710	870
391	Agricultural Workers, All Other	$51,230	$50,370	50
392	Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers	$51,230	$55,320	2,450
393	Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$51,200	$54,980	2,810
394	Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$51,180	$56,860	23,770
395	Plasterers and Stucco Masons	$51,070	$50,190	1,920
396	Dental Laboratory Technicians	$51,030	$51,820	820
397	Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners	$50,880	$54,010	2,070
398	Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other	$50,820	$52,900	3,010
399	Logging Equipment Operators	$50,750	$49,340	50
400	Archivists	$50,720	$55,440	60
401	Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants	$50,560	$51,710	4,500
402	Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$50,510	$55,600	260
403	Carpenters	$50,180	$54,460	14,020
404	Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$50,150	$50,630	490
405	Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other	$50,020	$51,830	330

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Arizona High-Salary Insights

The $50K+ jobs in Arizona are concentrated in Healthcare Practitioners, Management, and Architecture & Engineering fields.

57.1% of all tracked occupations in AZ earn a median salary above $50K. The entry point for this group is $50,020/year (Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other), while the top earner makes $218,210/year.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $50K a year in Arizona?

According to 2024 BLS data, there are 405 occupations in Arizona with a median annual salary above $50K. This represents 57.1% of all tracked occupations in AZ.

What is the highest paying job in Arizona?

The highest paying occupation in Arizona is Pediatricians, General with a median salary of $218,210 per year based on 2024 BLS OEWS data.

What is the minimum salary to be on the $50K+ list in Arizona?

The entry point for the $50K+ list in Arizona is $50,020/year (Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other). Any occupation with a median salary above $50K qualifies for this list.

What is the average salary of $50K+ jobs in Arizona?

The average median salary among all 405 occupations that pay over $50K in Arizona is $78,628 per year (2024 data).

How can I get a job that pays over $50K 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 $50K+ salary range. Check individual job pages for specific requirements.

Jobs Over $50K in Other States

These are gross salaries. After federal, state, and FICA taxes, take-home pay is lower.

More Salary Data for Arizona

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Data Source & Methodology

This list includes all occupations with BLS-published state-level median salary data above $50K per year. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 estimates. See our Methodology page for details.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics