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Average salary by job family in Phoenix
| Management | $136,470 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $116,600 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $113,990 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $112,640 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $105,970 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $91,060 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $89,560 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $70,750 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $62,150 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $62,140 |
| Construction and Extraction | $61,190 |
| Community and Social Service | $59,980 |
| Protective Service | $57,980 |
| Sales and Related | $56,070 |
| Production | $52,160 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $51,940 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $50,710 |
| Personal Care and Service | $44,840 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $42,810 |
| Healthcare Support | $42,200 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $40,750 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $40,040 |
Highest-paying jobs in Phoenix
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$546,970
- Radiologists$489,770
- Surgeons, All Other$405,870
- Neurologists$344,530
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$343,230
- Family Medicine Physicians$325,020
- Physicians, Pathologists$323,670
- Physicians, All Other$304,380
- Dentists, All Other Specialists$280,810
- Psychiatrists$272,050
Most common jobs in Phoenix and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | 81,520 | $132,100 | $98,610 |
| Retail Salespersons | 69,060 | $38,580 | $35,960 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 68,930 | $48,550 | $46,410 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 57,940 | $36,850 | $36,930 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 56,420 | $44,840 | $44,950 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 54,900 | $35,560 | $34,540 |
| Registered Nurses | 53,700 | $101,090 | $100,830 |
| Cashiers | 48,660 | $35,960 | $34,920 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 42,650 | $41,210 | $37,730 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 39,920 | $53,370 | $47,530 |
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Cost of living in Phoenix
Prices in the Phoenix area are 3% above the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 103.3 for 2024. The average local salary of $69,630 therefore buys what $67,395 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $448,352, 5.3 times the median household income of $84,703.
$448,352typical home value
$84,703median household income
103.3BEA price parity
4,941,206metro population
Take-home pay in Phoenix
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $38,780 | $32,764 | $2,730 |
| Median wage | $51,380 | $42,573 | $3,548 |
| Average wage | $69,630 | $56,468 | $4,706 |
| 75th percentile wage | $79,220 | $62,975 | $5,248 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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Salaries for every job in Phoenix
Management34 jobs
- Chief Executives$198K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$188K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$175K
- Financial Managers$164K
- Sales Managers$162K
- Human Resources Managers$155K
- Purchasing Managers$153K
- Marketing Managers$153K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$148K
- Managers, All Other$145K
- Compensation and Benefits Managers$143K
- Industrial Production Managers$142K
- Training and Development Managers$139K
- Natural Sciences Managers$138K
- Fundraising Managers$136K
- Public Relations Managers$134K
- General and Operations Managers$132K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$130K
- Construction Managers$122K
- Administrative Services Managers$114K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$114K
- Postmasters and Mail Superintendents$114K
- Facilities Managers$109K
- Education Administrators, All Other$109K
- Gambling Managers$100K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$100K
- Emergency Management Directors$95K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$87K
- Social and Community Service Managers$84K
- Lodging Managers$82K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$78K
- Funeral Home Managers$76K
- Food Service Managers$76K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$54K
Legal8 jobs
- Lawyers$161K
- Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$136K
- Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$123K
- Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators$88K
- Paralegals and Legal Assistants$70K
- Legal Support Workers, All Other$69K
- Judicial Law Clerks$64K
- Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$59K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical60 jobs
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$547K
- Radiologists$490K
- Surgeons, All Other$406K
- Neurologists$345K
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$343K
- Family Medicine Physicians$325K
- Physicians, Pathologists$324K
- Physicians, All Other$304K
- Dentists, All Other Specialists$281K
- Psychiatrists$272K
- Nurse Anesthetists$258K
- Orthodontists$248K
- Pediatricians, General$246K
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$231K
- Veterinarians$187K
- Dentists, General$182K
- Medical Dosimetrists$147K
- Pharmacists$142K
- Nurse Practitioners$142K
- Surgical Assistants$142K
- Physician Assistants$141K
- Podiatrists$138K
- Optometrists$134K
- Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$114K
- Radiation Therapists$113K
- Physical Therapists$108K
- Occupational Therapists$106K
- Genetic Counselors$104K
- Dental Hygienists$103K
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$102K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$101K
- Registered Nurses$101K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$100K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$99K
- Audiologists$96K
- Chiropractors$95K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$92K
- Therapists, All Other$90K
- Respiratory Therapists$82K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$77K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$76K
- Orthotists and Prosthetists$76K
- Surgical Technologists$75K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$73K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$71K
- Recreational Therapists$68K
- Athletic Trainers$67K
- Exercise Physiologists$67K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$66K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$66K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$63K
- Paramedics$57K
- Opticians, Dispensing$54K
- Medical Records Specialists$53K
- Dietetic Technicians$52K
- Pharmacy Technicians$50K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$49K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$48K
- Psychiatric Technicians$46K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$42K
Computer and Mathematical19 jobs
- Computer and Information Research Scientists$195K
- Database Architects$146K
- Actuaries$142K
- Software Developers$136K
- Computer Network Architects$133K
- Information Security Analysts$129K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$118K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$116K
- Data Scientists$116K
- Computer Systems Analysts$113K
- Computer Programmers$107K
- Database Administrators$106K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$101K
- Statisticians$100K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$99K
- Operations Research Analysts$85K
- Web Developers$83K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$81K
- Computer User Support Specialists$67K
Architecture and Engineering30 jobs
- Computer Hardware Engineers$160K
- Aerospace Engineers$143K
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers$137K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$128K
- Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers$127K
- Materials Engineers$125K
- Industrial Engineers$122K
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$119K
- Engineers, All Other$115K
- Electrical Engineers$109K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$108K
- Mechanical Engineers$108K
- Civil Engineers$98K
- Environmental Engineers$97K
- Landscape Architects$95K
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$87K
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$86K
- Surveyors$81K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$79K
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$77K
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians$76K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$76K
- Mechanical Drafters$73K
- Drafters, All Other$72K
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$71K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$70K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$70K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$67K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$62K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$59K
Life, Physical, and Social Science33 jobs
- Physicists$163K
- Life Scientists, All Other$136K
- Physical Scientists, All Other$128K
- Political Scientists$125K
- Psychologists, All Other$122K
- Economists$121K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$117K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$114K
- Hydrologists$106K
- Urban and Regional Planners$105K
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$99K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$99K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$94K
- School Psychologists$93K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$93K
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$90K
- Chemists$87K
- Soil and Plant Scientists$81K
- Forensic Science Technicians$75K
- Survey Researchers$74K
- Conservation Scientists$73K
- Microbiologists$72K
- Anthropologists and Archeologists$72K
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$72K
- Epidemiologists$71K
- Chemical Technicians$69K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$67K
- Forest and Conservation Technicians$66K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$65K
- Agricultural Technicians$63K
- Social Science Research Assistants$63K
- Biological Technicians$62K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$62K
Business and Financial Operations29 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$135K
- Management Analysts$117K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$109K
- Project Management Specialists$108K
- Financial Risk Specialists$107K
- Labor Relations Specialists$98K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$93K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$93K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$93K
- Budget Analysts$90K
- Accountants and Auditors$90K
- Financial Examiners$90K
- Insurance Underwriters$86K
- Credit Analysts$85K
- Logisticians$85K
- Cost Estimators$84K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$83K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$81K
- Compliance Officers$81K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$80K
- Human Resources Specialists$78K
- Loan Officers$76K
- Training and Development Specialists$76K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$72K
- Fundraisers$71K
- Tax Preparers$65K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$64K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$60K
- Credit Counselors$55K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media27 jobs
- Commercial and Industrial Designers$100K
- Producers and Directors$99K
- Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$95K
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$93K
- Athletes and Sports Competitors$93K
- Technical Writers$90K
- Broadcast Technicians$88K
- Special Effects Artists and Animators$87K
- Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other$82K
- Public Relations Specialists$80K
- Editors$77K
- Sound Engineering Technicians$75K
- Interior Designers$71K
- Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators$69K
- Coaches and Scouts$69K
- Writers and Authors$66K
- Graphic Designers$65K
- Set and Exhibit Designers$56K
- Film and Video Editors$55K
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$55K
- Interpreters and Translators$54K
- Audio and Video Technicians$54K
- Craft Artists$49K
- Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials$48K
- Photographers$47K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$44K
- Floral Designers$41K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair37 jobs
- Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers$89K
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$82K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$80K
- Avionics Technicians$80K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$80K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$80K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$75K
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians$72K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$68K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$67K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$66K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$66K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$66K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$65K
- Millwrights$64K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$62K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$62K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$61K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$61K
- Riggers$60K
- Mechanical Door Repairers$60K
- Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers$59K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$59K
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$58K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$57K
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$55K
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$54K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$54K
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$53K
- Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers$53K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$52K
- Home Appliance Repairers$51K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$51K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$50K
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$49K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$47K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$44K
Educational Instruction and Library53 jobs
- Economics Teachers, Postsecondary$167K
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$139K
- Law Teachers, Postsecondary$137K
- Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$124K
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$120K
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$114K
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$113K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$112K
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$100K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$97K
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$97K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$96K
- Physics Teachers, Postsecondary$92K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$91K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$89K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$87K
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$86K
- Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$85K
- Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary$85K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$84K
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary$83K
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$83K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$83K
- Curators$81K
- Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$81K
- Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$79K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$77K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$77K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$76K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$75K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$74K
- Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other$74K
- Instructional Coordinators$72K
- Special Education Teachers, All Other$68K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$68K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$65K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$65K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$64K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$64K
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$63K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$62K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$60K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$59K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$56K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$55K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$54K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$49K
- Museum Technicians and Conservators$49K
- Tutors$49K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$43K
- Library Technicians$42K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$39K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$37K
Construction and Extraction40 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$82K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$81K
- Insulation Workers, Mechanical$76K
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$72K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$71K
- Continuous Mining Machine Operators$67K
- Electricians$64K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$63K
- Pipelayers$63K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$63K
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$63K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$62K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$61K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$61K
- Carpenters$60K
- Tapers$59K
- Sheet Metal Workers$57K
- Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers$57K
- Glaziers$56K
- Solar Photovoltaic Installers$56K
- Plasterers and Stucco Masons$56K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$54K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$54K
- Tile and Stone Setters$54K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$53K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$53K
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$52K
- Roofers$52K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$51K
- Carpet Installers$50K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$50K
- Fence Erectors$49K
- Construction Laborers$49K
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$47K
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$47K
- Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$47K
- Helpers--Electricians$46K
- Helpers--Carpenters$42K
- Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons$39K
- Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters$37K
Community and Social Service17 jobs
- Health Education Specialists$80K
- Marriage and Family Therapists$73K
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education$70K
- Healthcare Social Workers$70K
- Clergy$69K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$69K
- Social Workers, All Other$66K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$65K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$64K
- Counselors, All Other$61K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$59K
- Religious Workers, All Other$57K
- Community Health Workers$56K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$54K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$52K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$51K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$43K
Protective Service19 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$119K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$106K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$96K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$87K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$80K
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$75K
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$73K
- Firefighters$68K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$65K
- Transportation Security Screeners$62K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$61K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$58K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$57K
- Bailiffs$55K
- Animal Control Workers$50K
- Security Guards$42K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$38K
- School Bus Monitors$36K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$35K
Sales and Related19 jobs
- Sales Engineers$154K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$114K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$97K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$93K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$85K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$82K
- Real Estate Brokers$75K
- Insurance Sales Agents$73K
- Advertising Sales Agents$72K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$71K
- Travel Agents$57K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$56K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$53K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$52K
- Parts Salespersons$51K
- Telemarketers$50K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$46K
- Retail Salespersons$39K
- Cashiers$36K
Production75 jobs
- Power Distributors and Dispatchers$95K
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$93K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$78K
- Power Plant Operators$78K
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$75K
- Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers$75K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$74K
- Semiconductor Processing Technicians$73K
- Medical Appliance Technicians$71K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$70K
- Plant and System Operators, All Other$68K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$64K
- Tool and Die Makers$64K
- Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$61K
- Machinists$60K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$60K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$59K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$58K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$56K
- Etchers and Engravers$54K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$54K
- Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other$53K
- Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$53K
- Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$53K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$53K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$52K
- Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders$52K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51K
- Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$50K
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$50K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$50K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$50K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$49K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$48K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$48K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48K
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$47K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$47K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$46K
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$46K
- Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46K
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$46K
- Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders$46K
- Production Workers, All Other$46K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46K
- Printing Press Operators$45K
- Upholsterers$45K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45K
- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$45K
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers$45K
- Furniture Finishers$45K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$45K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$44K
- Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand$44K
- Woodworkers, All Other$44K
- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$44K
- Food Batchmakers$43K
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$43K
- Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians$43K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$43K
- Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders$42K
- Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders$42K
- Sewing Machine Operators$42K
- Helpers--Production Workers$41K
- Bakers$40K
- Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators$39K
- Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$39K
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$38K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$37K
Office and Administrative Support47 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$77K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$70K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$64K
- Brokerage Clerks$64K
- Financial Clerks, All Other$64K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$63K
- Postal Service Clerks$62K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$61K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$61K
- Statistical Assistants$58K
- Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks$58K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$56K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$55K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$54K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$53K
- Meter Readers, Utilities$53K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$52K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$52K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$52K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$52K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$52K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$51K
- Office Clerks, General$51K
- Procurement Clerks$51K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$50K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$50K
- Bill and Account Collectors$50K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$50K
- Order Clerks$50K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$50K
- Customer Service Representatives$49K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$48K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$48K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$47K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$47K
- Tellers$47K
- File Clerks$46K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$46K
- Data Entry Keyers$45K
- Gambling Cage Workers$44K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$42K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$41K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$41K
- Couriers and Messengers$41K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$40K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$37K
- Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$37K
Transportation and Material Moving30 jobs
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers$238K
- Air Traffic Controllers$158K
- Commercial Pilots$126K
- Airfield Operations Specialists$78K
- Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$75K
- Transportation Inspectors$74K
- Traffic Technicians$71K
- Crane and Tower Operators$71K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$67K
- Flight Attendants$63K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$60K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$59K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$59K
- Material Moving Workers, All Other$54K
- Light Truck Drivers$52K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$51K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$50K
- Bus Drivers, School$47K
- Aircraft Service Attendants$46K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$45K
- Driver/Sales Workers$42K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$42K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$41K
- Conveyor Operators and Tenders$41K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$40K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$40K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$38K
- Passenger Attendants$38K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$38K
- Parking Attendants$36K
Personal Care and Service22 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers$72K
- Skincare Specialists$58K
- Gambling Service Workers, All Other$54K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$54K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$52K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$49K
- Animal Caretakers$46K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$46K
- Costume Attendants$45K
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$44K
- Residential Advisors$44K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$43K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$40K
- Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants$40K
- Concierges$40K
- Recreation Workers$40K
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops$38K
- Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners$37K
- Childcare Workers$37K
- Animal Trainers$36K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$35K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$34K
Food Preparation and Serving Related16 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$62K
- Bartenders$56K
- Waiters and Waitresses$53K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$47K
- Cooks, All Other$46K
- Cooks, Short Order$45K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$42K
- Cooks, Restaurant$41K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$41K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$41K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$39K
- Food Preparation Workers$38K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$38K
- Dishwashers$36K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$36K
- Cooks, Fast Food$34K
Healthcare Support15 jobs
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$74K
- Massage Therapists$66K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$65K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$53K
- Dental Assistants$52K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$47K
- Phlebotomists$47K
- Medical Assistants$47K
- Nursing Assistants$45K
- Pharmacy Aides$44K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$42K
- Orderlies$39K
- Medical Transcriptionists$39K
- Physical Therapist Aides$37K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$37K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance8 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$58K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$53K
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$52K
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$51K
- Pest Control Workers$49K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$42K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$38K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$38K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry6 jobs
Jobs paid by the hour in Phoenix
For 4 jobs in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area BLS publishes an hourly wage only, because the work is rarely full-time all year (gigs, seasons, performances). An annual figure would overstate what most people earn, so we show the hourly rate.
| Job | Average per hour | Median per hour | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dancers | $36.79 | $26.00 | 140 |
| Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other | $26.30 | $23.46 | 120 |
| Actors | $23.65 | $23.77 | 270 |
| Disc Jockeys, Except Radio | $22.05 | $22.15 | n/a |
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Salary in Phoenix: questions
What is a good salary in Phoenix?
Half of all workers in the Phoenix metro earn less than $51,380 and the average is $69,630. Earning more than $79,220 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Phoenix to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $72,084, because prices here are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.3).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Phoenix?
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric ($546,970), Radiologists ($489,770), Surgeons, All Other ($405,870).
What is the average salary in Mesa?
Mesa is part of the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area, where the average salary is $69,630 a year and the median $51,380. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Mesa, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
What is the average salary in Chandler?
Chandler is part of the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area, where the average salary is $69,630 a year and the median $51,380. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Chandler, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ (38060), all occupations and 644 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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