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Average salary by job family in Yuma
| Management | $108,060 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $96,920 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $95,320 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $90,730 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $87,350 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $77,550 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $77,150 |
| Protective Service | $62,610 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $59,150 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $55,070 |
| Construction and Extraction | $53,310 |
| Community and Social Service | $52,710 |
| Production | $49,390 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $48,770 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $44,650 |
| Sales and Related | $43,390 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $42,600 |
| Healthcare Support | $40,070 |
| Personal Care and Service | $38,240 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $37,740 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $36,460 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $35,340 |
Highest-paying jobs in Yuma
- Physicians, All Other$234,320
- Dentists, General$161,100
- Chief Executives$156,010
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$153,560
- Marketing Managers$152,100
- Pharmacists$144,970
- Physician Assistants$134,980
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$134,750
- Nurse Practitioners$133,950
- Lawyers$133,280
Most common jobs in Yuma and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | 4,420 | $33,590 | $34,610 |
| Cashiers | 1,880 | $33,060 | $31,790 |
| Retail Salespersons | 1,840 | $36,760 | $33,840 |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,800 | $97,860 | $79,990 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,800 | $33,070 | $30,580 |
| Registered Nurses | 1,640 | $92,130 | $94,320 |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,400 | $43,250 | $37,880 |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | 1,360 | $51,490 | $50,940 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,360 | $37,760 | $37,810 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 1,190 | $38,110 | $36,020 |
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Cost of living in Yuma
Prices in the Yuma area are 7% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 92.7 for 2024. The average local salary of $55,390 therefore buys what $59,748 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $281,359, 4.7 times the median household income of $60,417.
$281,359typical home value
$60,417median household income
92.7BEA price parity
207,685metro population
Take-home pay in Yuma
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $34,680 | $29,572 | $2,464 |
| Median wage | $44,170 | $36,960 | $3,080 |
| Average wage | $55,390 | $45,695 | $3,808 |
| 75th percentile wage | $63,140 | $51,728 | $4,311 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Salaries for every job in Yuma
Management21 jobs
- Chief Executives$156K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$154K
- Marketing Managers$152K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$135K
- Sales Managers$132K
- Financial Managers$130K
- Human Resources Managers$125K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$123K
- Managers, All Other$119K
- Industrial Production Managers$116K
- Construction Managers$110K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$103K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$100K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$99K
- General and Operations Managers$98K
- Administrative Services Managers$96K
- Facilities Managers$92K
- Social and Community Service Managers$73K
- Food Service Managers$69K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$66K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$51K
Legal2 jobs
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical20 jobs
- Physicians, All Other$234K
- Dentists, General$161K
- Pharmacists$145K
- Physician Assistants$135K
- Nurse Practitioners$134K
- Occupational Therapists$100K
- Physical Therapists$98K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$96K
- Dental Hygienists$94K
- Registered Nurses$92K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$86K
- Respiratory Therapists$78K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$69K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$65K
- Paramedics$61K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$53K
- Opticians, Dispensing$52K
- Medical Records Specialists$49K
- Pharmacy Technicians$46K
- Psychiatric Technicians$43K
Computer and Mathematical7 jobs
Architecture and Engineering10 jobs
- Engineers, All Other$113K
- Civil Engineers$98K
- Electrical Engineers$97K
- Industrial Engineers$95K
- Mechanical Engineers$94K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$80K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$78K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$66K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$64K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$59K
Life, Physical, and Social Science4 jobs
Business and Financial Operations16 jobs
- Project Management Specialists$92K
- Management Analysts$92K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$86K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$83K
- Accountants and Auditors$81K
- Loan Officers$75K
- Cost Estimators$75K
- Compliance Officers$74K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$74K
- Logisticians$72K
- Personal Financial Advisors$71K
- Human Resources Specialists$68K
- Fundraisers$68K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$67K
- Training and Development Specialists$62K
- Tax Preparers$45K
Protective Service10 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$108K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$94K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$83K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$74K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$68K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$57K
- Firefighters$56K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$51K
- Security Guards$38K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$32K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media3 jobs
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair16 jobs
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$89K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$74K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$73K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$69K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$65K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$63K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$59K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$59K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$58K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$50K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$49K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$48K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$47K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$46K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$40K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$38K
Construction and Extraction13 jobs
- Construction and Building Inspectors$72K
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$69K
- Electricians$59K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$59K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$57K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$55K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$50K
- Carpenters$49K
- Plasterers and Stucco Masons$47K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$45K
- Construction Laborers$44K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$44K
- Helpers--Electricians$37K
Community and Social Service9 jobs
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$66K
- Social Workers, All Other$64K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$63K
- Healthcare Social Workers$62K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$54K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$50K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$49K
- Community Health Workers$46K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$40K
Production11 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$72K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$60K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$57K
- Machinists$57K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$54K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$53K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$43K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$41K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$41K
- Bakers$37K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$34K
Educational Instruction and Library11 jobs
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$55K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$54K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$53K
- Instructional Coordinators$53K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$52K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$52K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$52K
- Tutors$39K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$36K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$34K
Office and Administrative Support30 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$63K
- Postal Service Clerks$60K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$59K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$59K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$54K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$52K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$52K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$50K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$48K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$48K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$47K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$46K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$46K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$46K
- File Clerks$46K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$46K
- Data Entry Keyers$45K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$45K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$44K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$44K
- Bill and Account Collectors$43K
- Office Clerks, General$43K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$43K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$43K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$42K
- Tellers$42K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$41K
- Customer Service Representatives$38K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$37K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$33K
Sales and Related12 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$85K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$84K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$75K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$72K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$69K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$69K
- Insurance Sales Agents$60K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$49K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$48K
- Parts Salespersons$43K
- Retail Salespersons$37K
- Cashiers$33K
Transportation and Material Moving13 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$67K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$53K
- Light Truck Drivers$42K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$42K
- Bus Drivers, School$41K
- Driver/Sales Workers$41K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$38K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$38K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$35K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$35K
- Parking Attendants$34K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$31K
Healthcare Support6 jobs
Personal Care and Service6 jobs
Food Preparation and Serving Related12 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$54K
- Bartenders$50K
- Waiters and Waitresses$44K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$42K
- Cooks, Restaurant$37K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$36K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$36K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$36K
- Food Preparation Workers$35K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$34K
- Dishwashers$34K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$33K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance6 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$59K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$50K
- Pest Control Workers$42K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$37K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$35K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$33K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry2 jobs
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Salary in Yuma: questions
What is a good salary in Yuma?
Half of all workers in the Yuma metro earn less than $44,170 and the average is $55,390. Earning more than $63,140 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Yuma to match a $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $65,590, because prices here are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.7).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Yuma?
Physicians, All Other ($234,320), Dentists, General ($161,100), Chief Executives ($156,010).
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 Yuma, AZ (49740), all occupations and 240 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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