172 Jobs That Pay Over $75K in Arizona (2024)

There are 172 occupations in Arizona with a median salary above $75K 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

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172
Jobs Over $75K

$218,210

#1: Pediatricians, General

$102,462

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

661,560

Workers in These Jobs

All 172 Jobs Paying Over $75K 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

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Arizona High-Salary Insights

The $75K+ jobs in Arizona are concentrated in Healthcare Practitioners, Management, and Architecture & Engineering fields.

24.3% of all tracked occupations in AZ earn a median salary above $75K. The entry point for this group is $75,140/year (Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists), while the top earner makes $218,210/year.

Arizona ranks #24 among all 50 states for the number of $75K+ jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $75K a year in Arizona?

According to 2024 BLS data, there are 172 occupations in Arizona with a median annual salary above $75K. This represents 24.3% 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 $75K+ list in Arizona?

The entry point for the $75K+ list in Arizona is $75,140/year (Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists). Any occupation with a median salary above $75K qualifies for this list.

What is the average salary of $75K+ jobs in Arizona?

The average median salary among all 172 occupations that pay over $75K in Arizona is $102,462 per year (2024 data).

How can I get a job that pays over $75K 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 $75K+ salary range. Check individual job pages for specific requirements.

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

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Data Source & Methodology

This list includes all occupations with BLS-published state-level median salary data above $75K 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