SOC 23-1022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators — Phoenix
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
Median pay for this occupation in Phoenix, AZ comes to $82,150 a year, ahead of the national median of $75,530 by 8.8%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Phoenix, AZ comes to $82,150 a year, ahead of the national median of $75,530 by 8.8%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $69,520 and $100,770. The lowest tenth earn under $67,810, while the highest tenth earn more than $131,710.
Employment stands at 130, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 152nd of 647 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,810 | −10.2% |
| 25th | $69,520 | −8.0% |
| Median (50th) | $82,150 | +8.8% |
| 75th | $100,770 | +33.4% |
| 90th | $131,710 | +74.4% |
| Mean | $87,750 | +16.2% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Phoenix sit close to the national average, so $82,150 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$82,150as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$81,579US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $82,150 a year, 8.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $67,810 to $131,710 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 130 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators in Phoenix, AZ?
The median annual wage is $82,150, or $39.49 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $75,530, so pay in Phoenix, AZ is 8.8% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Phoenix, AZ earns more than $131,710 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $67,810 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 130 jobs in this occupation in Phoenix, AZ. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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