SOC 29-1229 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Physicians, All Other — Sierra Vista
Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ · 5 metro areas compared
At $71,540, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Physicians, All Other, 73.1% beneath the national figure of $265,930.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $71,540, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Physicians, All Other, 73.1% beneath the national figure of $265,930. Pay ranges from under $71,540 at the tenth percentile to more than $367,360 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $71,540 to $149,250.
Employment stands at 60, or 1.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Lake Havasu City records the highest median at $361,730. Of the 181 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 56th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $71,540 | −73.1% |
| 25th | $71,540 | −73.1% |
| Median (50th) | $71,540 | −73.1% |
| 75th | $149,250 | −43.9% |
| 90th | $367,360 | +38.1% |
| Mean | $146,270 | −45.0% |
Other 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 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Sierra Vista sit close to the national average, so $71,540 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$71,540as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$71,043US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $71,540 a year, 73.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $71,540 to $367,360 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in 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 Sierra Vista, AZ?
The median annual wage is $71,540, or $34.39 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 Sierra Vista, AZ is 73.1% lower. 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 Sierra Vista, AZ earns more than $367,360 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $71,540 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 60 jobs in this occupation in Sierra Vista, 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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