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Average salary by job family in Lake Havasu City
| Management | $98,620 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $98,110 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $96,930 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $82,090 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $77,890 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $74,930 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $73,220 |
| Protective Service | $57,360 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $54,910 |
| Community and Social Service | $54,870 |
| Construction and Extraction | $53,880 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $52,560 |
| Production | $48,490 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $48,310 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $45,130 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $44,180 |
| Sales and Related | $42,470 |
| Healthcare Support | $41,680 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $38,100 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $37,260 |
| Personal Care and Service | $37,180 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $36,460 |
Highest-paying jobs in Lake Havasu City
- Physicians, All Other$292,060
- Family Medicine Physicians$196,480
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$159,290
- Pharmacists$145,250
- Chief Executives$141,220
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$137,680
- Nurse Practitioners$132,160
- Sales Managers$130,480
- Physician Assistants$128,250
- Lawyers$123,370
Most common jobs in Lake Havasu City and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cashiers | 2,650 | $33,480 | $32,510 |
| General and Operations Managers | 2,170 | $90,980 | $74,050 |
| Retail Salespersons | 2,130 | $37,010 | $34,610 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,960 | $33,280 | $31,100 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,350 | $37,170 | $36,390 |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,320 | $44,400 | $41,740 |
| Registered Nurses | 1,290 | $91,270 | $93,990 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 1,190 | $45,060 | $36,370 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 950 | $40,220 | $38,410 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 900 | $54,150 | $48,060 |
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Cost of living in Lake Havasu City
Prices in the Lake Havasu City area are 6% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 94.1 for 2024. The average local salary of $54,860 therefore buys what $58,301 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $354,412, 6.4 times the median household income of $55,799.
$354,412typical home value
$55,799median household income
94.1BEA price parity
217,420metro population
Take-home pay in Lake Havasu City
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $35,190 | $29,969 | $2,497 |
| Median wage | $44,230 | $37,007 | $3,084 |
| Average wage | $54,860 | $45,282 | $3,774 |
| 75th percentile wage | $60,730 | $49,852 | $4,154 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Salaries for every job in Lake Havasu City
Management18 jobs
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$159K
- Chief Executives$141K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$138K
- Sales Managers$130K
- Human Resources Managers$121K
- Industrial Production Managers$120K
- Managers, All Other$119K
- Financial Managers$118K
- Construction Managers$113K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$112K
- Facilities Managers$107K
- Administrative Services Managers$98K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$94K
- General and Operations Managers$91K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$83K
- Social and Community Service Managers$77K
- Food Service Managers$70K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$59K
Legal3 jobs
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical26 jobs
- Physicians, All Other$292K
- Family Medicine Physicians$196K
- Pharmacists$145K
- Nurse Practitioners$132K
- Physician Assistants$128K
- Physical Therapists$108K
- Occupational Therapists$101K
- Dental Hygienists$100K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$97K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$96K
- Registered Nurses$91K
- Respiratory Therapists$79K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$77K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$73K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$71K
- Surgical Technologists$66K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$65K
- Paramedics$63K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$58K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$50K
- Opticians, Dispensing$50K
- Medical Records Specialists$48K
- Pharmacy Technicians$46K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$45K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$44K
- Psychiatric Technicians$41K
Computer and Mathematical5 jobs
Architecture and Engineering2 jobs
Life, Physical, and Social Science1 jobs
Business and Financial Operations15 jobs
- Project Management Specialists$94K
- Management Analysts$92K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$78K
- Accountants and Auditors$76K
- Financial Risk Specialists$74K
- Personal Financial Advisors$73K
- Cost Estimators$73K
- Compliance Officers$71K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$68K
- Human Resources Specialists$66K
- Loan Officers$66K
- Training and Development Specialists$63K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$60K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$58K
- Tax Preparers$51K
Protective Service8 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$101K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$89K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$71K
- Firefighters$55K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$49K
- Security Guards$38K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$34K
- School Bus Monitors$32K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair15 jobs
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$89K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$71K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$69K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$64K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$62K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$60K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$58K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$54K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$52K
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$50K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$48K
- Mechanical Door Repairers$45K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$44K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$39K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$39K
Community and Social Service7 jobs
- Social Workers, All Other$70K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$69K
- Healthcare Social Workers$63K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$62K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$51K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$51K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$39K
Construction and Extraction15 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$71K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$67K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$58K
- Electricians$57K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$56K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$55K
- Carpenters$54K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$53K
- Tile and Stone Setters$52K
- Plasterers and Stucco Masons$50K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$49K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$48K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$46K
- Construction Laborers$44K
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$39K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media2 jobs
Production12 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$73K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$54K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$54K
- Machinists$54K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$52K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$45K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$42K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$41K
- Bakers$38K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$34K
Educational Instruction and Library12 jobs
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$73K
- Instructional Coordinators$66K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$59K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$54K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$52K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$51K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$49K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$49K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$48K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$39K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$34K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$34K
Office and Administrative Support28 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$67K
- Postal Service Clerks$61K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$59K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$58K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$54K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$54K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$52K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$49K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$48K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$47K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$45K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$45K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$45K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$44K
- Office Clerks, General$44K
- Procurement Clerks$44K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$43K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$43K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$43K
- Bill and Account Collectors$43K
- File Clerks$42K
- Customer Service Representatives$41K
- Tellers$41K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$39K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$39K
- Data Entry Keyers$39K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$37K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$34K
Transportation and Material Moving14 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$62K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$54K
- Light Truck Drivers$47K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$44K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$44K
- Driver/Sales Workers$42K
- Bus Drivers, School$42K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$41K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$40K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$39K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$37K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$36K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$34K
- Parking Attendants$33K
Sales and Related11 jobs
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$76K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$74K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$69K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$69K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$67K
- Insurance Sales Agents$60K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$48K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$43K
- Parts Salespersons$41K
- Retail Salespersons$37K
- Cashiers$33K
Healthcare Support8 jobs
Food Preparation and Serving Related14 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$48K
- Bartenders$47K
- Waiters and Waitresses$45K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$43K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$41K
- Cooks, Short Order$38K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$38K
- Cooks, Restaurant$37K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$37K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$37K
- Food Preparation Workers$35K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$35K
- Dishwashers$34K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$33K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance5 jobs
Personal Care and Service7 jobs
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Salary in Lake Havasu City: questions
What is a good salary in Lake Havasu City?
Half of all workers in the Lake Havasu City metro earn less than $44,230 and the average is $54,860. Earning more than $60,730 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Lake Havasu City to match a $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $66,575, because prices here are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 94.1).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Lake Havasu City?
Physicians, All Other ($292,060), Family Medicine Physicians ($196,480), Computer and Information Systems Managers ($159,290).
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 Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ (29420), all occupations and 228 individual jobs.
- 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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