Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Arizona
712 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Arizona belongs to Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric, at $558,970 per year. The lowest published median is $31,110.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $558,970 | 110 | |
| 2 | Radiologists | $470,640 | — | |
| 3 | Surgeons, All Other | $415,980 | — | |
| 4 | Neurologists | $409,610 | 80 | |
| 5 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $369,720 | 130 | |
| 6 | Physicians, Pathologists | $338,290 | 270 | |
| 7 | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons | $322,800 | — | |
| 8 | Physicians, All Other | $312,490 | 6,800 | |
| 9 | Family Medicine Physicians | $292,760 | 2,620 | |
| 10 | Orthodontists | $272,330 | 120 | |
| 11 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $259,320 | 2,570 | |
| 12 | Psychiatrists | $249,720 | 380 | |
| 13 | Nurse Anesthetists | $248,660 | 310 | |
| 14 | Dentists, All Other Specialists | $244,170 | 190 | |
| 15 | Anesthesiologists | $239,200 | — | |
| 16 | Cardiologists | $239,200 | 440 | |
| 17 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $239,200 | — | |
| 18 | Pediatricians, General | $233,950 | 1,230 | |
| 19 | Dermatologists | $233,270 | — | |
| 20 | Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $227,870 | 2,200 | |
| 21 | Dentists, General | $194,180 | 3,470 | |
| 22 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $167,480 | 4,680 | |
| 23 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $166,430 | 14,270 | |
| 24 | Computer Hardware Engineers | $158,280 | 3,110 | |
| 25 | Database Architects | $156,100 | 1,200 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Cutters and Trimmers, Hand | $31,110 | — |
| Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products | $31,700 | 170 |
| Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons | $32,000 | 110 |
| Office Machine Operators, Except Computer | $32,060 | 650 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $32,510 | 3,540 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $32,660 | 11,210 |
| Motion Picture Projectionists | $32,890 | — |
| Animal Trainers | $33,330 | — |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $33,570 | 6,930 |
| Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters | $34,220 | — |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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