SOC 29-1229 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Physicians, All Other — Arizona
Arizona · 6 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Arizona comes to $312,490 a year, ahead of the national median of $265,930 by 17.5%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Arizona comes to $312,490 a year, ahead of the national median of $265,930 by 17.5%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $172,540 and $432,340. The lowest tenth earn under $75,610, while the highest tenth earn more than $518,640.
Employment stands at 6,800, or 2.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 51 states with published data for this occupation, Arizona ranks 16th by median wage. Lake Havasu City leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $361,730. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 8th of 712 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $75,610 | −71.6% |
| 25th | $172,540 | −35.1% |
| Median (50th) | $312,490 | +17.5% |
| 75th | $432,340 | +62.6% |
| 90th | $518,640 | +95.0% |
| Mean | $303,730 | +14.2% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Arizona
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Havasu City | $361,730 | 80 | |
| 2 | Tucson | $357,070 | 900 | |
| 3 | Phoenix | $301,270 | 5,210 | |
| 4 | Prescott Valley | $296,840 | 120 | |
| 5 | Yuma | $162,020 | 60 | |
| 6 | Sierra Vista | $71,540 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Arizona sit close to the national average, so $312,490 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$312,490as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$310,318US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $312,490 a year, 17.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $75,610 to $518,640 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 6,800 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 16th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lake Havasu City, at $361,730.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Physicians, All Other in Arizona?
The median annual wage is $312,490, or $150.24 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 $265,930, so pay in Arizona is 17.5% 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 Arizona earns more than $518,640 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $75,610 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.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Lake Havasu City, at $361,730 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 6,800 jobs in this occupation in Arizona. 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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