May 2025 · State · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Arizona
Arizona
712 occupations
Across 712 occupations with published wages in Arizona, orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric record the highest median at $558,970 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Arizona
| # | 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 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | 110,480 | $94,800 |
| Retail Salespersons | 93,920 | $35,720 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 87,020 | $45,690 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 77,210 | $34,230 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 74,540 | $36,420 |
| Registered Nurses | 73,150 | $99,500 |
| Cashiers | 72,570 | $34,600 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 71,090 | $44,290 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 57,510 | $37,500 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 55,950 | $43,950 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| 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 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.