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 in these metros | Highest city average |
|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | 103,730 | $132,100 |
| Retail Salespersons | 89,910 | $38,880 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 81,020 | $48,550 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 74,250 | $35,560 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 72,860 | $38,120 |
| Registered Nurses | 70,390 | $108,420 |
| Cashiers | 68,540 | $36,300 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 68,260 | $44,840 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 54,950 | $41,210 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 54,060 | $53,370 |
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.
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?
$67,421 a year across all jobs (BLS OEWS, May 2025), weighted by employment over the state's metro and nonmetro areas.
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
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. State average: all occupations, employment-weighted over every OEWS metro and nonmetro area whose principal state is 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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