Average and median wage in Arizona
Half of the 3,239,430 workers in Arizona earn less than $50,060 a year, the median wage, while the average pay is $67,620, or $32.51 an hour. The lowest-paid 10% make $34,190 or less and the top 10% $120,180 or more. The average is 3% less than the U.S. average ($69,770) and the median about the same as the U.S. median ($50,980).
- $34K10th
- $38K25th
- $50KMedian
- $78K75th
- $120K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Arizona per year | Per hour* | U.S. per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $67,620 | $32.51 | $69,770 |
| Median | $50,060 | $24.07 | $50,980 |
| 10th percentile | $34,190 | $16.44 | $31,200 |
| 25th percentile | $38,160 | $18.35 | $37,590 |
| 75th percentile | $77,830 | $37.42 | $80,520 |
| 90th percentile | $120,180 | $57.78 | $128,560 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Statewide figures include every employer in the state, metro and rural. Median vs. average salary · reading percentiles.
Average salary by city in Arizona
- Phoenix$69,630
- Tucson$63,200
- Sierra Vista$62,770
- Flagstaff$61,230
- Prescott Valley$58,700
- Yuma$55,390
- Lake Havasu City$54,860
Map of Arizona metro areas
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Salary, take-home pay and cost of living by city
| City | Average | Median | Take-home* | Cost of living | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | $69,630 | $51,380 | $56,468 | 103 | $448,352 |
| Tucson | $63,200 | $47,760 | $51,775 | 97 | $343,580 |
| Sierra Vista | $62,770 | $47,050 | $51,440 | 89 | $264,784 |
| Flagstaff | $61,230 | $47,500 | $50,241 | 100 | $628,981 |
| Prescott Valley | $58,700 | $46,330 | $48,272 | 98 | $392,900 |
| Yuma | $55,390 | $44,170 | $45,695 | 93 | $281,359 |
| Lake Havasu City | $54,860 | $44,230 | $45,282 | 94 | $354,412 |
*Average salary after federal and state income tax and payroll taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Highest-paying jobs in Arizona
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric · Phoenix$546,970
- Radiologists · Phoenix$489,770
- Surgeons, All Other · Phoenix$405,870
- Surgeons, All Other · Flagstaff$401,780
- Neurologists · Phoenix$344,530
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists · Phoenix$343,230
- Family Medicine Physicians · Sierra Vista$332,850
- Family Medicine Physicians · Phoenix$325,020
- Physicians, Pathologists · Phoenix$323,670
- Physicians, All Other · Tucson$316,200
Most common jobs in Arizona
| Job | Jobs statewide | Average | Median | Highest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | 110,480 | $125,200 | $94,800 | $132,100 |
| Retail Salespersons | 93,920 | $38,190 | $35,720 | $38,880 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 87,020 | $47,550 | $45,690 | $48,550 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 77,210 | $35,090 | $34,230 | $35,560 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 74,540 | $36,440 | $36,420 | $38,120 |
| Registered Nurses | 73,150 | $99,730 | $99,500 | $108,420 |
| Cashiers | 72,570 | $35,400 | $34,600 | $36,300 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 71,090 | $44,190 | $44,290 | $44,840 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 57,510 | $40,630 | $37,500 | $41,210 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 55,950 | $51,170 | $43,950 | $53,370 |
Jobs, average and median: BLS statewide estimates. Highest city average: best-paid metro area we cover in the state.
Average salary by job family in Arizona
Arizona income tax and take-home pay
Take-home figures on these pages apply Arizona's 2026 income tax rules for a single filer with the standard deduction, plus federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security and Medicare.
- $100K salary after taxes in every stateWhere Arizona ranks for take-home pay
- Median vs. average salaryWhy Arizona's median is below its average
Cost of living: Arizona vs other states
Arizona at a glance
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Salary in Arizona: questions
What is the average salary in Arizona?
$67,620 a year across all jobs, according to BLS statewide estimates (OEWS, May 2025). That is 3% less than the U.S. average ($69,770).
What is the median salary in Arizona?
$50,060 a year: half of Arizona workers earn more and half earn less. The median is lower than the average because a minority of high earners lifts the average.
What is the average hourly wage in Arizona?
$32.51 an hour on average, and $24.07 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
Which city in Arizona pays the most?
Phoenix, with an average of $69,630 a year among the metro areas we cover.
Is Arizona expensive to live in?
BEA puts Arizona prices in line with the U.S. average (price parity 100.7). Within the state, Phoenix 103, Flagstaff 100, Prescott Valley 98 are the most expensive metros.
Sources and how to read this page
- Statewide figures: BLS OEWS state estimates, May 2025, all occupations and every employer in the state (metro and rural areas).
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. City figures: the metro areas we cover in Arizona.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Crime: FBI Crime Data Explorer, violent and property crimes reported by agencies statewide, latest 12 months available.
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