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Salaries in Arizona 2026
The median pay for all jobs in Arizona is $50,060 a year ($24.07 an hour), 2% below the US median of $50,980 (BLS, May 2025): the 25th highest of the 50 states and DC. Full-time workers living in Arizona earn a median of $58,841 (Census ACS 2020 to 2024).
By Dominic Roworth · From BLS, Census and BEA data, checked 31 October 2026
Pay in Arizona: the key figures
| Figure | Arizona | United States | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median pay, all jobs | $50,060 | $50,980 | BLS OEWS, May 2025 |
| Average (mean) pay | $67,620 | $69,770 | BLS OEWS, May 2025 |
| Lowest-paid 10% earn under | $34,190 | $31,200 | BLS OEWS, May 2025 |
| Highest-paid 10% earn over | $120,180 | $128,560 | BLS OEWS, May 2025 |
| Jobs counted | 3,239,430 | 155,495,730 | BLS OEWS, May 2025 |
| Full-time workers living here, median | $58,841 ± $295 | $61,657 | Census ACS 2020-2024, B20018 |
| Median household income | $79,964 ± $407 | $80,734 | Census ACS 2020-2024, B19013 |
| Price level (US = 100) | 100.7 | 100.0 | BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 |
| Minimum wage | $15.15 | $7.25 | State labor department |
Take-home pay on the median
On $50,060, a single person keeps about $41,545 a year ($3,462 a month) after federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare, Arizona income tax. With prices 1% above the US average, $50,060 here buys what $49,700 buys at average US prices.
| Median pay | $50,060 |
|---|---|
| Federal income tax | -$3,827 |
| Social Security | -$3,104 |
| Medicare | -$726 |
| Arizona income tax | -$858 |
| Take-home a year | $41,545 |
What drives pay in Arizona
Arizona's pay sits near the US middle because most of its jobs are in services that pay mid-range wages, topped by a few high-tech and mining niches. Retail produced 7.2% of the state's GDP in 2025 (US 5.9%), construction 6.3% (US 4.3%) and administrative and support services, which include call centers, 3.7% (US 2.7%), according to BEA. Customer service representatives are the third most common job, 87,020 of them on a median of $45,690.
Manufacturing is smaller than nationally, 7.4% of GDP against 9.5%, but leans to high-value work: computer and electronic products are 1.6% of GDP (US 1.0%) and other transportation equipment, which includes aerospace, 1.8% (US 0.65%). TSMC says its Phoenix chip plant has been in volume production since late 2024 and employs more than 3,000 people. Arizona also mines about 70% of US copper (USGS).
The result is a median of $50,060, 2% below the US and 25th of the 50 states and DC, with a narrower spread than the nation. Only one worker in ten earns less than $34,190 (US $31,200), under a $15.15 state minimum wage, while the 90th percentile, $120,180, is below the US figure of $128,560.
Growth has been strong but is slowing. Real GDP rose 25.6% from 2019 to 2025, against 15.6% for the US, yet only 1.5% in 2025. The University of Arizona's forecasters expect job growth of 0.7% in 2026 and 1.0% in 2027, slow by the state's standards, led by health care and education and by professional and business services, while government, hospitality, finance and manufacturing shed jobs. Per capita income was 89.6% of the US average in early 2026.
The highest-paid jobs in Arizona
Median annual pay, for jobs with at least 1,000 workers in the state (BLS, May 2025).
| Job | Workers | Median a year |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | 6,800 | $312,490 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | 2,620 | $292,760 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | 2,570 | $259,320 |
| Pediatricians, General | 1,230 | $233,950 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | 2,200 | $227,870 |
| Dentists, General | 3,470 | $194,180 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 4,680 | $167,480 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 14,270 | $166,430 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | 3,110 | $158,280 |
| Database Architects | 1,200 | $156,100 |
| Veterinarians | 2,080 | $152,020 |
| Pharmacists | 6,900 | $146,930 |
| Sales Managers | 13,870 | $145,690 |
| Financial Managers | 14,900 | $139,830 |
| Human Resources Managers | 3,950 | $139,820 |
The most common jobs in Arizona
The jobs with the most workers, and what they pay.
| Job | Workers | Median a year | An hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | 110,480 | $94,800 | $45.58 |
| Retail Salespersons | 93,920 | $35,720 | $17.18 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 87,020 | $45,690 | $21.97 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 77,210 | $34,230 | $16.46 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 74,540 | $36,420 | $17.51 |
| Registered Nurses | 73,150 | $99,500 | $47.84 |
| Cashiers | 72,570 | $34,600 | $16.64 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 71,090 | $44,290 | $21.29 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 57,510 | $37,500 | $18.03 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 55,950 | $43,950 | $21.13 |
| Office Clerks, General | 52,710 | $46,420 | $22.32 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 40,150 | $58,080 | $27.92 |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 39,000 | $47,620 | $22.90 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 38,290 | $36,220 | $17.42 |
| Software Developers | 38,050 | $129,690 | $62.35 |
Pay for careers we cover, in Arizona
Official BLS medians for Arizona; each links to the full salary guide with pay by state.
| Career | Workers | Median a year |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetist | 310 | $248,660 |
| Dentist | 3,470 | $194,180 |
| Pharmacist | 6,900 | $146,930 |
| Air Traffic Controller | 380 | $136,800 |
| Actuary | 200 | $135,870 |
| Physician Assistant | 3,750 | $134,650 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 7,220 | $134,420 |
| Lawyer | 11,640 | $134,260 |
| Software Engineer | 38,050 | $129,690 |
| Cybersecurity Analyst | 3,420 | $125,260 |
| Aerospace Engineer | 3,110 | $123,170 |
| Data Scientist | 4,560 | $107,240 |
| Commercial Pilot | 1,540 | $103,060 |
| Dental Hygienist | 4,530 | $101,010 |
| Registered Nurse | 73,150 | $99,500 |
| Project Manager | 22,920 | $99,050 |
| UX Designer | 810 | $98,070 |
| Financial Analyst | 5,940 | $93,540 |
| Accountant | 27,410 | $79,970 |
| Aircraft Mechanic | 5,670 | $75,300 |
| Compliance Officer | 12,430 | $74,920 |
| Plumber | 11,810 | $62,070 |
| Flight Attendant | 4,590 | $61,780 |
| Paralegal | 7,890 | $61,630 |
| Electrician | 21,140 | $61,060 |
| HVAC Technician | 10,860 | $59,400 |
| Welder | 7,270 | $55,600 |
Arizona and its neighbors
| State | Median pay | Price level | At US prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $50,060 | 100.7 | $49,700 |
| California | $58,240 | 110.7 | $52,600 |
| Colorado | $59,800 | 103.1 | $58,000 |
| New Mexico | $47,210 | 92.2 | $51,200 |
| Nevada | $47,660 | 100.0 | $47,700 |
| Utah | $50,110 | 98.9 | $50,700 |
Limits
BLS figures cover jobs located in Arizona, not the self-employed; Census figures cover people who live here. Take-home assumes a single filer with the standard deduction. More in our methodology.
Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (state file)
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020 to 2024 (tables B20018 and B19013)
- U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by state (table SARPP), 2024
- Take-home pay: Paygrade's 2026 federal and state tax engine, see the methodology.
- U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis: GDP by state and industry, 2025 (industry shares and growth rates are our calculation), data last updated 30 Sep 2026
- U.S. Geological Survey, Mineral Commodity Summaries 2026: Copper, February 2026
- TSMC press release: 'TSMC Intends to Expand Its Investment in the United States to US$165 Billion to Power the Future of AI', 4 Mar 2025
- University of Arizona Eller College, Economic and Business Research Center: 'Arizona's Economy: Resilient Amid Mixed Signals', Third Quarter 2026 Forecast Update (Niaoniao You), 31 Aug 2026
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