Everything we can verify about jobs, pay and living in Arizona, from official statistics, with source and date on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 08/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
The 80 largest places in Arizona, each with its own guide. The map above shows them all; open the sortable tables with GDP, jobs and rent →
| # ⇅ | City ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ | Unemployment (ACS) ⇅ | Bachelor's+ ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phoenix | 1,642,323 | $81,332 | $1,582 | 5.0% | 33.6% |
| 2 | Tucson | 547,073 | $57,073 | $1,145 | 6.2% | 31.1% |
| 3 | Mesa | 511,764 | $82,752 | $1,620 | 4.2% | 32.5% |
| 4 | Gilbert | 280,262 | $122,551 | $2,110 | 3.5% | 48.2% |
| 5 | Chandler | 280,136 | $108,095 | $1,902 | 3.6% | 47.8% |
| 6 | Glendale | 252,833 | $73,530 | $1,528 | 5.6% | 24.3% |
| 7 | Scottsdale | 243,821 | $110,886 | $2,013 | 3.6% | 61.9% |
| 8 | Peoria | 196,906 | $95,815 | $1,843 | 4.0% | 36.3% |
| 9 | Tempe | 188,065 | $79,663 | $1,743 | 5.5% | 50.0% |
| 10 | Surprise | 154,948 | $96,711 | $2,033 | 4.3% | 30.5% |
| 11 | San Tan Valley | 109,189 | $96,713 | $2,085 | 4.3% | 23.9% |
| 12 | Goodyear | 107,645 | $103,319 | $1,956 | 4.2% | 35.5% |
| 13 | Buckeye | 104,923 | $99,486 | $1,963 | 4.9% | 24.9% |
| 14 | Yuma | 100,139 | $65,482 | $1,114 | 6.3% | 20.9% |
| 15 | Avondale | 92,477 | $86,123 | $1,832 | 3.6% | 21.3% |
| 16 | Flagstaff | 76,445 | $71,512 | $1,645 | 5.7% | 52.3% |
| 17 | Casas Adobes | 72,059 | $83,683 | $1,650 | 4.3% | 42.5% |
| 18 | Queen Creek | 71,867 | $141,978 | $2,210 | 4.3% | 45.0% |
| 19 | Maricopa | 67,163 | $96,391 | $1,998 | 5.0% | 23.6% |
| 20 | Casa Grande | 60,905 | $69,983 | $1,386 | 6.1% | 21.7% |
| 21 | Lake Havasu City | 58,359 | $70,148 | $1,320 | 5.0% | 18.5% |
| 22 | Marana | 56,938 | $112,606 | $1,818 | 4.5% | 47.8% |
| 23 | Catalina Foothills | 52,593 | $115,304 | $1,412 | 2.7% | 71.4% |
| 24 | Prescott Valley | 49,179 | $74,569 | $1,580 | 2.8% | 24.4% |
| 25 | Oro Valley | 48,162 | $107,117 | $1,669 | 2.3% | 58.0% |
| 26 | Prescott | 47,400 | $70,874 | $1,395 | 4.5% | 39.9% |
| 27 | Sierra Vista | 45,155 | $70,291 | $1,150 | 4.8% | 35.0% |
| 28 | Bullhead City | 42,496 | $50,556 | $1,079 | 11.5% | 15.2% |
| 29 | Apache Junction | 41,058 | $60,975 | $1,146 | 6.5% | 18.1% |
| 30 | Sun City | 37,486 | $54,586 | $1,569 | 6.2% | 26.0% |
| 31 | San Luis | 37,337 | $59,400 | $741 | 8.0% | 9.3% |
| 32 | El Mirage | 36,088 | $78,050 | $1,806 | 5.8% | 15.8% |
| 33 | Sahuarita | 35,862 | $104,680 | $1,837 | 6.4% | 44.0% |
| 34 | Kingman | 34,375 | $61,792 | $1,058 | 6.7% | 20.0% |
| 35 | Fortuna Foothills | 28,896 | $60,474 | $1,141 | 7.3% | 16.5% |
| 36 | Drexel Heights | 27,675 | $73,508 | $1,342 | 5.3% | 17.6% |
| 37 | Sun City West | 27,425 | $63,685 | $1,672 | 3.8% | 34.7% |
| 38 | Florence | 25,570 | $79,644 | $1,302 | 6.6% | 17.3% |
| 39 | Fountain Hills | 23,789 | $112,654 | $1,890 | 5.3% | 50.4% |
| 40 | Anthem | 22,584 | $120,613 | $2,548 | 4.4% | 50.8% |
| 41 | Green Valley | 22,114 | $62,063 | $1,171 | 2.4% | 44.0% |
| 42 | Rio Rico | 22,017 | $61,348 | $1,091 | 10.5% | 22.1% |
| 43 | Nogales | 19,841 | $43,214 | $737 | 15.7% | 17.6% |
| 44 | New River | 18,240 | $134,289 | $1,948 | 3.0% | 31.5% |
| 45 | Eloy | 17,433 | $55,736 | $978 | 6.2% | 12.9% |
| 46 | Coolidge | 16,636 | $67,023 | $1,314 | 14.1% | 14.0% |
| 47 | Payson | 16,622 | $67,710 | $1,345 | 7.1% | 24.4% |
| 48 | Flowing Wells | 16,559 | $39,774 | $1,034 | 8.9% | 13.4% |
| 49 | Vail | 16,315 | $130,904 | $2,057 | 1.6% | 42.9% |
| 50 | Douglas | 15,981 | $42,019 | $772 | 12.3% | 12.4% |
| 51 | Tanque Verde | 15,866 | $121,599 | $1,347 | 4.4% | 58.9% |
| 52 | Fort Mohave | 15,715 | $64,815 | $1,010 | 9.7% | 10.8% |
| 53 | Valencia West | 14,728 | $99,884 | $1,850 | 2.8% | 21.1% |
| 54 | Somerton | 14,574 | $74,015 | $896 | 3.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 | Sierra Vista Southeast | 14,330 | $75,417 | $1,180 | 8.3% | 32.6% |
| 56 | New Kingman-Butler | 13,993 | $40,949 | $1,018 | 4.1% | 8.3% |
| 57 | Sun Lakes | 13,924 | $67,853 | $1,938 | 4.5% | 39.4% |
| 58 | Chino Valley | 13,602 | $61,237 | $1,248 | 5.3% | 24.1% |
| 59 | Gold Canyon | 13,107 | $93,377 | $1,542 | 3.8% | 40.2% |
| 60 | Saddlebrooke | 13,085 | $88,686 | $2,774 | 9.3% | 52.6% |
| 61 | Paradise Valley | 12,611 | $247,159 | $3,501 | 2.1% | 74.3% |
| 62 | Cottonwood | 12,580 | $48,448 | $1,120 | 3.1% | 27.5% |
| 63 | Camp Verde | 12,521 | $69,203 | $1,059 | 5.8% | 20.2% |
| 64 | Tucson Estates | 12,136 | $66,582 | $1,248 | 2.4% | 24.4% |
| 65 | Show Low | 12,102 | $60,368 | $1,110 | 4.8% | 34.9% |
| 66 | Verde Village | 11,930 | $69,331 | $1,173 | 4.7% | 27.4% |
| 67 | Tucson Mountains | 11,353 | $134,474 | $1,450 | 3.0% | 59.0% |
| 68 | Safford | 10,239 | $65,647 | $1,048 | 4.3% | 18.1% |
| 69 | Sedona | 9,777 | $73,738 | $1,448 | 6.2% | 50.4% |
| 70 | Corona de Tucson | 9,566 | $132,568 | $2,213 | 4.6% | 44.8% |
| 71 | Arizona City | 9,543 | $66,420 | $990 | 4.4% | 12.0% |
| 72 | Picture Rocks | 9,448 | $61,634 | $960 | 6.4% | 13.3% |
| 73 | Winslow | 8,773 | $58,346 | $1,051 | 8.9% | 10.5% |
| 74 | Golden Valley | 8,567 | $42,585 | $1,134 | 3.9% | 4.9% |
| 75 | Wickenburg | 8,059 | $67,600 | $991 | 0.5% | 34.1% |
| 76 | Tuba City | 7,960 | $61,338 | $867 | 7.5% | 21.1% |
| 77 | Tolleson | 7,668 | $59,626 | $1,309 | 2.4% | 12.1% |
| 78 | Page | 7,345 | $88,826 | $653 | 3.4% | 28.2% |
| 79 | Globe | 7,195 | $69,170 | $858 | 3.0% | 19.2% |
| 80 | Youngtown | 7,015 | $68,321 | $1,157 | 3.1% | 14.4% |
Arizona is in the West region (Mountain division), with 7,378,838 residents, a median age of 39.0 and a median household income of $79,964. The unemployment rate was 4.9% in 2026M09, and the state's price level is 100.7 against 100 for the US as a whole.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ | Rank among 50 states + DC ⇅ | Direction ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $79,964 | 21 of 51 | higher is better |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9% | 46 of 51 | lower is better |
| Job openings rate | 3.6% | 36 of 51 | higher is better |
| Price level (RPP) | 100.7 | 35 of 51 | lower is better |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.3% | 30 of 51 | higher is better |
| Foreign-born share | 13.0% | 16 of 51 | higher is better |
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Arizona is in the West region (Mountain division) and has 7,378,838 residents (the 14th largest of the 50 states and DC by population), with a median age of 39.0. Its economy produced about $607,821 million in the latest four quarters (BEA), 15th among states and DC, equal to $82,374 per resident.
The unemployment rate was 4.9% in 2026M09, which is 46th lowest of 51 (1st is the lowest). Employers had job openings equal to 3.6% of employment, 36th highest of 51, a measure of how hard it is to hire. The median wage across all occupations is $50,060 a year ($24.07 an hour), about the same as the national median ($50,060 against $50,980).
The occupations with the most jobs in Arizona are General and Operations Managers (110,480 jobs, median $94,800); Retail Salespersons (93,920 jobs, median $35,720); Customer Service Representatives (87,020 jobs, median $45,690); Fast Food and Counter Workers (77,210 jobs, median $34,230); Home Health and Personal Care Aides (74,540 jobs, median $36,420). Among occupations with at least 2,000 jobs, the best paid are Physicians, All Other (median $312,490); Family Medicine Physicians (median $292,760); General Internal Medicine Physicians (median $259,320). Compared with the nation, the state is most specialised in construction and extraction (1.3 times the national share of workers) and protective service (1.1 times the national share of workers).
Prices are above the national average in Arizona: the regional price parity is 100.7 against 100 for the whole country (35th lowest of 51). Median gross rent is $1,543 a month and the median household income $79,964, so a year of rent equals 23.2% of income; the median home value is $394,500. The state minimum wage is $15.15 (the higher of state and federal rates applies to most workers). State income tax on wages: Flat 2.50%. It is a right-to-work state, meaning workers cannot be required to pay union dues as a condition of employment. It has no state paid family and medical leave programme in our source.
13.0% of residents were born abroad and 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Among workers, 66.8% drive alone, 1.1% use public transit and 18.4% work from home; 14.2% commute 45 minutes or more.
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| Industry ⇅ | GDP ($ million, annual rate) ⇅ | Share of state GDP ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 102,794 | 16.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 59,658 | 9.8% |
| Government and government enterprises | 58,227 | 9.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 51,691 | 8.5% |
| Manufacturing | 46,344 | 7.6% |
| Retail trade | 42,984 | 7.1% |
| Construction | 37,454 | 6.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 34,537 | 5.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 34,081 | 5.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 24,596 | 4.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 21,244 | 3.5% |
| Information | 20,226 | 3.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 19,671 | 3.2% |
| Other services (except government and government enterprises) | 11,231 | 1.8% |
| Utilities | 11,086 | 1.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 8,758 | 1.4% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 8,034 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 6,545 | 1.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5,622 | 0.9% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3,039 | 0.5% |
| Sector ⇅ | Jobs (payroll) ⇅ | Change in 12 months ⇅ | Month ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining and logging | 17,200 | +8.9% | 2026M09 |
| Construction | 228,200 | +2.6% | 2026M09 |
| Manufacturing | 191,500 | -0.6% | 2026M09 |
| Trade, transportation and utilities | 623,900 | +0.9% | 2026M09 |
| Information | 48,800 | +2.3% | 2026M09 |
| Financial activities | 236,600 | -2.5% | 2026M09 |
| Professional and business services | 465,200 | +2.1% | 2026M09 |
| Education and health services | 565,500 | +2.4% | 2026M09 |
| Leisure and hospitality | 353,500 | -2.2% | 2026M09 |
| Other services | 106,400 | +4.7% | 2026M09 |
| Government | 437,800 | -0.7% | 2026M09 |
BEA values are seasonally adjusted annual rates averaged over the latest four quarters. BLS payroll counts are not seasonally adjusted. The state total of jobs is 3,274,600 (latest month).
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 402,730 | 124.3 | 1.09 | $47,190 | $35,410 | $71,940 | -1% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 281,710 | 87.0 | 0.99 | $36,190 | $30,840 | $61,640 | +3% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 271,740 | 83.9 | 0.95 | $44,950 | $33,200 | $70,390 | +1% |
| Sales and Related | 304,220 | 93.9 | 1.09 | $38,320 | $31,240 | $94,450 | -1% |
| Management | 256,340 | 79.1 | 1.11 | $107,740 | $54,330 | $216,290 | -15% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 223,420 | 69.0 | 1.02 | $77,920 | $47,750 | $133,710 | -6% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 210,400 | 64.9 | 1.03 | $92,500 | $46,240 | $172,910 | +7% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 151,520 | 46.8 | 0.80 | $50,960 | $34,580 | $95,670 | -16% |
| Production | 127,360 | 39.3 | 0.71 | $47,240 | $36,330 | $75,430 | +1% |
| Healthcare Support | 146,920 | 45.4 | 0.89 | $38,620 | $31,930 | $54,860 | +1% |
| Construction and Extraction | 174,450 | 53.9 | 1.30 | $58,020 | $38,990 | $82,880 | -3% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 140,870 | 43.5 | 1.11 | $57,290 | $36,980 | $90,730 | -4% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 106,120 | 32.8 | 0.97 | $103,440 | $55,340 | $169,630 | -5% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 91,890 | 28.4 | 0.97 | $37,570 | $32,020 | $49,000 | -0% |
| Protective Service | 89,230 | 27.5 | 1.13 | $50,810 | $34,500 | $97,660 | +1% |
| Personal Care and Service | 68,460 | 21.1 | 1.01 | $36,790 | $31,020 | $61,810 | +1% |
| Community and Social Service | 49,550 | 15.3 | 0.89 | $52,680 | $38,790 | $83,210 | -10% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 53,130 | 16.4 | 0.97 | $96,970 | $59,600 | $165,400 | -3% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 33,230 | 10.3 | 0.78 | $56,710 | $35,740 | $106,480 | -10% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 23,520 | 7.3 | 0.77 | $80,120 | $49,980 | $133,150 | -3% |
| Legal | 23,160 | 7.1 | 0.85 | $96,000 | $48,160 | $204,280 | -6% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 9,480 | 2.9 | 1.05 | $35,250 | $30,770 | $44,860 | -4% |
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 22.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 12.6% |
| Retail trade | 11.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 9.6% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 8.8% |
| Construction | 7.8% |
| Manufacturing | 7.5% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 5.8% |
| Public administration | 4.8% |
| Other services | 4.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.0% |
| Information | 1.6% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 1.2% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | 110,480 | 1.51 | $94,800 | $47,990 | $220,280 | -10% |
| Retail Salespersons | 93,920 | 1.16 | $35,720 | $30,820 | $47,220 | +1% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 87,020 | 1.61 | $45,690 | $35,140 | $62,970 | +2% |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 77,210 | 0.96 | $34,230 | $30,760 | $43,990 | +10% |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 74,540 | 0.83 | $36,420 | $30,990 | $40,660 | +2% |
| Registered Nurses | 73,150 | 1.04 | $99,500 | $70,540 | $130,930 | +2% |
| Cashiers | 72,570 | 1.13 | $34,600 | $31,020 | $39,500 | +5% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 71,090 | 1.16 | $44,290 | $34,620 | $57,810 | +10% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 57,510 | 0.97 | $37,500 | $31,550 | $55,430 | +0% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 55,950 | 1.18 | $43,950 | $30,580 | $78,920 | +25% |
| Office Clerks, General | 52,710 | 1.03 | $46,420 | $34,650 | $65,880 | +3% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 40,150 | 0.93 | $58,080 | $42,580 | $76,550 | -1% |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 39,000 | 1.22 | $47,620 | $35,810 | $76,360 | -4% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 38,290 | 0.83 | $36,220 | $31,450 | $45,670 | -2% |
| Software Developers | 38,050 | 1.08 | $129,690 | $81,740 | $178,500 | -5% |
| Construction Laborers | 37,630 | 1.65 | $46,590 | $36,770 | $60,930 | -1% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 31,930 | 1.07 | $64,250 | $45,410 | $95,020 | -8% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 31,220 | 0.88 | $47,940 | $36,420 | $67,980 | +1% |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 30,870 | 1.05 | $38,670 | $33,250 | $46,240 | +3% |
| Security Guards | 29,820 | 1.12 | $38,290 | $31,910 | $52,450 | +1% |
| Accountants and Auditors | 27,410 | 0.91 | $79,970 | $55,430 | $128,890 | -4% |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | 26,340 | 1.01 | $72,920 | $40,680 | $130,220 | +4% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 25,280 | 0.85 | $35,900 | $30,960 | $42,590 | -2% |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 24,240 | 0.84 | $56,590 | $43,370 | $79,470 | -12% |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 23,540 | 0.80 | $45,080 | $36,930 | $59,330 | +1% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | 6,800 | 0.95 | $312,490 | $75,610 | $518,640 | +18% |
| Family Medicine Physicians | 2,620 | 1.17 | $292,760 | $149,390 | $428,490 | +20% |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | 2,570 | 1.84 | $259,320 | $65,610 | $391,480 | +1% |
| Pediatricians, General | 1,230 | 1.50 | $233,950 | $111,020 | $408,620 | +11% |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | 2,200 | 1.02 | $227,870 | $96,380 | $344,080 | -2% |
| Dentists, General | 3,470 | 1.34 | $194,180 | $62,230 | $336,320 | +14% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 4,680 | 1.02 | $167,480 | $121,500 | $249,990 | -2% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 14,270 | 1.02 | $166,430 | $102,320 | $228,200 | -5% |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | 3,110 | 1.94 | $158,280 | $100,900 | $218,440 | -2% |
| Database Architects | 1,200 | 0.86 | $156,100 | $99,730 | $189,190 | +12% |
| Veterinarians | 2,080 | 1.19 | $152,020 | $81,990 | $262,990 | +17% |
| Pharmacists | 6,900 | 1.03 | $146,930 | $103,490 | $171,660 | +4% |
| Sales Managers | 13,870 | 1.04 | $145,690 | $74,510 | $255,220 | -2% |
| Financial Managers | 14,900 | 0.85 | $139,830 | $80,690 | $254,840 | -16% |
| Human Resources Managers | 3,950 | 0.86 | $139,820 | $88,410 | $225,500 | -6% |
| Purchasing Managers | 1,630 | 0.93 | $138,940 | $97,810 | $211,510 | -6% |
| Physician Assistants | 3,750 | 1.11 | $134,650 | $106,030 | $174,420 | -1% |
| Nurse Practitioners | 7,220 | 1.07 | $134,420 | $104,400 | $173,270 | +2% |
| Lawyers | 11,640 | 0.74 | $134,260 | $85,990 | $268,170 | -16% |
| Marketing Managers | 4,870 | 0.59 | $132,220 | $86,010 | $225,150 | -21% |
| Sales Engineers | 1,000 | 0.93 | $131,870 | $70,760 | $226,940 | +6% |
| Computer Network Architects | 3,990 | 1.07 | $130,890 | $81,530 | $175,820 | -2% |
| Managers, All Other | 8,540 | 0.66 | $129,870 | $79,930 | $206,320 | -8% |
| Software Developers | 38,050 | 1.08 | $129,690 | $81,740 | $178,500 | -5% |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 11,840 | 0.95 | $128,850 | $75,490 | $228,340 | +4% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous Mining Machine Operators | 2,850 | 9.76 | $60,880 | $49,180 | $78,660 | -2% |
| Plasterers and Stucco Masons | 1,910 | 4.76 | $49,510 | $37,080 | $75,980 | -14% |
| Real Estate Brokers | 3,790 | 3.95 | $74,260 | $52,040 | $123,770 | +1% |
| Semiconductor Processing Technicians | 2,270 | 3.46 | $78,940 | $38,410 | $102,180 | +53% |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | 3,980 | 2.80 | $59,390 | $46,470 | $92,270 | -5% |
| Mechanical Door Repairers | 1,540 | 2.73 | $51,760 | $45,220 | $77,960 | -7% |
| Psychiatric Technicians | 8,160 | 2.49 | $45,640 | $36,240 | $56,420 | +1% |
| Demonstrators and Product Promoters | 3,130 | 2.33 | $39,780 | $32,180 | $60,490 | +1% |
| Aerospace Engineers | 3,110 | 2.21 | $123,170 | $88,920 | $193,990 | -9% |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | 5,250 | 2.20 | $102,340 | $60,590 | $142,380 | +9% |
| Tour and Travel Guides | 2,450 | 2.20 | $37,560 | $31,680 | $62,020 | -1% |
| Social Workers, All Other | 2,850 | 2.17 | $62,150 | $45,520 | $108,240 | -14% |
| Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary | 7,200 | 2.11 | $49,810 | $30,900 | $74,830 | +16% |
| Forest and Conservation Technicians | 1,310 | 2.07 | $56,660 | $43,660 | $81,720 | +4% |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | 13,830 | 2.05 | $65,110 | $47,990 | $100,590 | -17% |
| Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians | 5,670 | 1.97 | $75,300 | $48,290 | $121,480 | -6% |
| Solar Photovoltaic Installers | 1,280 | 1.96 | $51,160 | $38,770 | $78,780 | -4% |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | 3,110 | 1.94 | $158,280 | $100,900 | $218,440 | -2% |
| Glaziers | 2,370 | 1.94 | $56,560 | $44,020 | $70,480 | -1% |
| Medical Equipment Repairers | 2,630 | 1.92 | $62,810 | $36,090 | $93,970 | +2% |
| Interpreters and Translators | 2,070 | 1.91 | $50,150 | $32,280 | $99,070 | -17% |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | 7,040 | 1.91 | $64,980 | $48,170 | $84,070 | -1% |
| Bill and Account Collectors | 6,300 | 1.90 | $47,740 | $38,280 | $61,220 | +2% |
| Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks | 8,350 | 1.87 | $50,530 | $40,270 | $60,820 | +3% |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | 2,570 | 1.84 | $259,320 | $65,610 | $391,480 | +1% |
Occupations with a page of their own link to it. Pay above $239,200 a year is shown as "≥ $239,200" (BLS top-code). "n/a" means BLS suppressed the figure.
There are 983 federal job postings open now in Arizona (USAJOBS). This is the federal government only: most US jobs are in the private sector and are advertised on employers' own sites, so use the pay and demand tables on this page for the whole labour market.
| Agency ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Forest Service | 141 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 131 |
| Department of the Air Force Headquarters | 130 |
| Indian Health Service | 68 |
| Immigration and Customs Enforcement | 49 |
| Federal Aviation Administration | 42 |
| Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System | 28 |
| Farm Service Agency | 22 |
| Air Force Civilian Career Training | 20 |
| Defense Commissary Agency | 18 |
| United States Army Installation Management Command | 16 |
| National Park Service | 15 |
| Offices, Boards and Divisions | 13 |
| Customs and Border Protection | 13 |
| Air National Guard Units | 13 |
| Series ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Wildland Fire Management | 74 |
| Medical Officer | 46 |
| Attorney | 37 |
| Forestry Technician | 33 |
| Miscellaneous Administration And Program | 30 |
| Nurse | 25 |
| Information Technology Management | 18 |
| Aviation Safety | 18 |
| Criminal Investigation | 17 |
| Management And Program Analysis | 17 |
| Psychology | 16 |
| Program Management | 16 |
| Social Work | 15 |
| Human Resources Management | 15 |
| Contracting | 15 |
Median starting salary in postings that list a yearly range: $74,678 (719 postings).
The median wage in Arizona is $50,060 a year ($24.07 an hour) against $50,980 nationally (-2%). The 10th percentile earns $34,190 and the 90th $120,180.
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 402,730 | 124.3 | 1.09 | $47,190 | $35,410 | $71,940 | -1% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 281,710 | 87.0 | 0.99 | $36,190 | $30,840 | $61,640 | +3% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 271,740 | 83.9 | 0.95 | $44,950 | $33,200 | $70,390 | +1% |
| Sales and Related | 304,220 | 93.9 | 1.09 | $38,320 | $31,240 | $94,450 | -1% |
| Management | 256,340 | 79.1 | 1.11 | $107,740 | $54,330 | $216,290 | -15% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 223,420 | 69.0 | 1.02 | $77,920 | $47,750 | $133,710 | -6% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 210,400 | 64.9 | 1.03 | $92,500 | $46,240 | $172,910 | +7% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 151,520 | 46.8 | 0.80 | $50,960 | $34,580 | $95,670 | -16% |
| Production | 127,360 | 39.3 | 0.71 | $47,240 | $36,330 | $75,430 | +1% |
| Healthcare Support | 146,920 | 45.4 | 0.89 | $38,620 | $31,930 | $54,860 | +1% |
| Construction and Extraction | 174,450 | 53.9 | 1.30 | $58,020 | $38,990 | $82,880 | -3% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 140,870 | 43.5 | 1.11 | $57,290 | $36,980 | $90,730 | -4% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 106,120 | 32.8 | 0.97 | $103,440 | $55,340 | $169,630 | -5% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 91,890 | 28.4 | 0.97 | $37,570 | $32,020 | $49,000 | -0% |
| Protective Service | 89,230 | 27.5 | 1.13 | $50,810 | $34,500 | $97,660 | +1% |
| Personal Care and Service | 68,460 | 21.1 | 1.01 | $36,790 | $31,020 | $61,810 | +1% |
| Community and Social Service | 49,550 | 15.3 | 0.89 | $52,680 | $38,790 | $83,210 | -10% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 53,130 | 16.4 | 0.97 | $96,970 | $59,600 | $165,400 | -3% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 33,230 | 10.3 | 0.78 | $56,710 | $35,740 | $106,480 | -10% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 23,520 | 7.3 | 0.77 | $80,120 | $49,980 | $133,150 | -3% |
| Legal | 23,160 | 7.1 | 0.85 | $96,000 | $48,160 | $204,280 | -6% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 9,480 | 2.9 | 1.05 | $35,250 | $30,770 | $44,860 | -4% |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
| Rule ⇅ | In Arizona ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Minimum wage (per hour) | $15.15 (federal minimum is $7.25; the higher applies for most workers) |
| State income tax on wages | Flat 2.50% |
| Right-to-work state | Yes |
| State paid family and medical leave program | No program listed in our source |
| Employment | At-will in most states (either side can end the job with notice, with legal exceptions) |
Nationwide rules (overtime after 40 hours, family leave, discrimination, visas) are on the country guide. Many cities and counties set higher minimum wages or paid sick leave; check the local government. Confirm all figures with the official sources before acting.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Price level, all items (US = 100) | 100.7 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,543 |
| Median home value | $394,500 |
| Homeowners (share of households) | 67.4% |
| Poverty rate | 12.5% |
| Drive alone to work | 66.8% |
| Public transit to work | 1.1% |
| Work from home | 18.4% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 14.2% |
Regional price parities measure how much it costs to buy the same basket of goods and services: 100 is the national average.
13.0% of residents of Arizona were born abroad (957,773 people).
| Country of birth ⇅ | Residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 493,735 |
| India | 46,180 |
| Canada | 40,782 |
| Philippines | 34,035 |
| China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan | 21,449 |
| Vietnam | 20,165 |
| Guatemala | 14,208 |
| Germany | 13,597 |
| Korea | 13,500 |
| Cuba | 10,619 |
| El Salvador | 10,382 |
| England | 10,040 |
| Iraq | 9,987 |
| United Kingdom, excluding England and Scotland | 7,257 |
| Colombia | 7,065 |
Work permits and visas are federal. See permits and first steps and, for your country, Working in the US from your country.
$15.15 (the federal minimum is $7.25; the higher rate applies for most workers). Source: US Department of Labor.
Flat 2.50% (Tax Foundation, rates as of 01/01/2026).
4.9% in 2026M09 (BLS, seasonally adjusted).
$79,964 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, 2024 dollars).
983 postings on USAJOBS today. Private-sector jobs are not included.