Average salary in Arizona
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
The average salary in Arizona is $67,620 a year and the median is $50,060, across 3,239,430 jobs (BLS May 2025). Arizona ranks #20 of 51 for average pay.
| Average (mean) salary | $67,620 |
| Median salary | $50,060 |
| Median hourly wage | $24.07 |
| Bottom 10% earn less than | $34,190 |
| Top 10% earn more than | $120,180 |
| Take-home on the average salary (single, 2026) | $55,113 |
Highest-paying jobs in Arizona
- Physician: $312,490
- Family Medicine Physician: $292,760
- Airline Pilot: $227,870
- Dentist: $194,180
- Architectural and Engineering Manager: $167,480
- Computer and Information Systems Manager: $166,430
- Veterinarian: $152,020
- Pharmacist: $146,930
- Sales Manager: $145,690
- Financial Manager: $139,830
- Human Resources Manager: $139,820
- Purchasing Manager: $138,940
- Physician Assistant: $134,650
- Nurse Practitioner: $134,420
- Lawyer: $134,260
- Marketing Manager: $132,220
- Computer Network Architect: $130,890
- Manager: $129,870
- Software Engineer: $129,690
- Medical and Health Services Manager: $128,850
Most common jobs in Arizona
| Job | Employed | Median |
|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Manager | 110,480 | $94,800 |
| Retail Salesperson | 93,920 | $35,720 |
| Customer Service Representative | 87,020 | $45,690 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | 77,210 | $34,230 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | 74,540 | $36,420 |
| Registered Nurse | 73,150 | $99,500 |
| Cashier | 72,570 | $34,600 |
| Laborer and Freight | 71,090 | $44,290 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | 57,510 | $37,500 |
| Waiter and Waitress | 55,950 | $43,950 |
| Office Clerk | 52,710 | $46,420 |
| Truck Driver | 40,150 | $58,080 |
| Maintenance and Repair Worker | 39,000 | $47,620 |
| Janitor and Cleaner | 38,290 | $36,220 |
| Software Engineer | 38,050 | $129,690 |
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Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, state estimates (all occupations). Highest-paying list covers the 300 largest occupations nationally.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Arizona?
$67,620 a year (mean of all jobs), with a median of $50,060 ($24.07/hour), per BLS May 2025. Arizona ranks #20 of 51.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Arizona?
Physician ($312,490), Family Medicine Physician ($292,760), Airline Pilot ($227,870), among the 300 most common occupations.
What is a good salary in Arizona?
Earning more than the median of $50,060 puts you above half of Arizona workers; the top 10% earn over $120,180.