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Highest paying jobs in Arizona after tax

Of the jobs with an exact median in Arizona, orthopedic surgeon pays most: $558,970 a year, and a single filer keeps about $363,841 after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Arizona tax. 3 more show only “$239,200 or more”.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Take-home for 2026, single filer, from our Arizona paycheck calculator.

Which 25 jobs pay best after tax in Arizona?

The 25 best-paid jobs in Arizona after tax
Rank	Job	Median pay	Take-home
1	Orthopedic Surgeon	$558,970	$363,841
2	Radiologist	$470,640	$310,710
3	Other Surgeon	$415,980	$277,832
4	Neurologist	$409,610	$274,001
5	Obstetrician and Gynecologist	$369,720	$250,007
6	Pathologist	$338,290	$231,102
7	Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon	$322,800	$221,785
8	Other Physician	$312,490	$215,583
9	Family Medicine Physician	$292,760	$203,716
10	Orthodontist	$272,330	$191,427
11	Internal Medicine Physician	$259,320	$183,211
12	Psychiatrist	$249,720	$177,149
13	Nurse Anesthetist	$248,660	$176,480
14	Other Dental Specialist	$244,170	$173,644
15	General Pediatrician	$233,950	$167,190
16	Dermatologist	$233,270	$166,761
17	Airline Pilot	$227,870	$163,351
18	General Dentist	$194,180	$140,127
19	Engineering Manager	$167,480	$121,945
20	IT Manager	$166,430	$121,254
21	Computer Hardware Engineer	$158,280	$115,887
22	Database Architect	$156,100	$114,452
23	Veterinarian	$152,020	$111,765
24	Pharmacist	$146,930	$108,413
25	Sales Manager	$145,690	$107,597

Not ranked, because BLS shows only “$239,200 or more” in Arizona: Anesthesiologist, Cardiologist, Emergency Medicine Physician.

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Every job with a median in Arizona: pay, take-home and people
Job	Median pay	Take-home	People
Orthopedic Surgeon	$558,970	$363,841	110
Radiologist	$470,640	$310,710	–
Other Surgeon	$415,980	$277,832	–
Neurologist	$409,610	$274,001	80
Obstetrician and Gynecologist	$369,720	$250,007	130
Pathologist	$338,290	$231,102	270
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon	$322,800	$221,785	–
Other Physician	$312,490	$215,583	6,800
Family Medicine Physician	$292,760	$203,716	2,620
Orthodontist	$272,330	$191,427	120
Internal Medicine Physician	$259,320	$183,211	2,570
Psychiatrist	$249,720	$177,149	380
Nurse Anesthetist	$248,660	$176,480	310
Other Dental Specialist	$244,170	$173,644	190
General Pediatrician	$233,950	$167,190	1,230
Dermatologist	$233,270	$166,761	–
Airline Pilot	$227,870	$163,351	2,200
General Dentist	$194,180	$140,127	3,470
Engineering Manager	$167,480	$121,945	4,680
IT Manager	$166,430	$121,254	14,270
Computer Hardware Engineer	$158,280	$115,887	3,110
Database Architect	$156,100	$114,452	1,200
Veterinarian	$152,020	$111,765	2,080
Pharmacist	$146,930	$108,413	6,900
Sales Manager	$145,690	$107,597	13,870
Medical Dosimetrist	$142,090	$105,226	40
Biomedical Engineer	$141,230	$104,660	610
Nurse Midwive	$140,960	$104,482	80
Financial Manager	$139,830	$103,738	14,900
Human Resources Manager	$139,820	$103,731	3,950
Purchasing Manager	$138,940	$103,152	1,630
Other Psychologist	$137,510	$102,210	240
Economics Professor	$137,250	$102,039	100
Air Traffic Controller	$136,800	$101,743	380
Actuary	$135,870	$101,130	200
Physician Assistant	$134,650	$100,327	3,750
Nurse Practitioner	$134,420	$100,175	7,220
Lawyer	$134,260	$100,070	11,640
Podiatrist	$133,190	$99,365	270
Marketing Manager	$132,220	$98,727	4,870
Law Professor	$131,950	$98,549	60
Sales Engineer	$131,870	$98,496	1,000
Computer Network Architect	$130,890	$97,851	3,990
Physicist	$130,500	$97,594	120
Compensation and Benefits Manager	$129,890	$97,192	510
Other Manager	$129,870	$97,179	8,540
Computer Research Scientist	$129,760	$97,107	360
Software Developer	$129,690	$97,061	38,050
Astronomer	$129,020	$96,619	100
Health Services Manager	$128,850	$96,507	11,840
Training and Development Manager	$125,770	$94,479	1,190
Other Physical Scientist	$125,270	$94,150	170
Information Security Analyst	$125,260	$94,143	3,420
Natural Sciences Manager	$124,920	$93,920	900
Industrial Production Manager	$124,810	$93,847	3,630
Administrative Law Judge	$123,240	$92,813	300
Aerospace Engineer	$123,170	$92,767	3,110
Other Life Scientist	$122,580	$92,379	–
Optometrist	$122,250	$92,161	1,080
Clinical Psychologist	$119,010	$89,972	730
Electronics Engineer	$118,120	$89,368	2,100
Other Education Administrator	$117,170	$88,724	430
Medical Scientist	$116,820	$88,486	2,190
Fundraising Manager	$116,470	$88,249	530
Forestry Professor	$115,730	$87,747	60
Atmospheric and Space Scientist	$115,020	$87,265	80
Construction Manager	$114,680	$87,034	9,910
Public Relations Manager	$114,400	$86,844	1,170
Surgical Assistant	$111,170	$84,653	–
Earth and Space Sciences Professor	$110,600	$84,266	240
Model	$109,910	$83,798	–
Political Scientist	$108,770	$83,024	50
Radiation Therapist	$108,760	$83,017	410
Engineering Professor	$108,540	$82,868	370
Industrial Engineer	$108,280	$82,692	7,520
Data Scientist	$107,240	$81,986	4,560
Materials Engineer	$106,810	$81,694	580
Health and Safety Engineer	$106,370	$81,396	180
Other Computer Occupation	$105,240	$80,629	5,510
Police Supervisor	$104,850	$80,364	2,790
Gas Plant Operator	$104,600	$80,195	140
Database Administrator	$104,280	$79,978	1,120
Chemistry Professor	$103,790	$79,645	210
Occupational Therapist	$103,660	$79,557	2,680
Computer Systems Analyst	$103,530	$79,469	11,330
College Administrator	$103,280	$79,299	5,140
Physical Therapist	$103,220	$79,259	5,170
Commercial Pilot	$103,060	$79,150	1,540
Financial Risk Specialist	$102,800	$78,974	1,700
Genetic Counselor	$102,730	$78,926	50
Urban and Regional Planner	$102,400	$78,702	1,330
Detective	$102,340	$78,661	5,250
Other Engineer	$102,280	$78,621	1,720
Mining and Geological Engineer	$102,130	$78,519	690
Architect	$102,000	$78,431	1,550
Administrative Services Manager	$101,160	$77,861	6,750
Dental Hygienist	$101,010	$77,759	4,530
Software QA Analyst and Tester	$100,650	$77,515	3,890
Technical Sales Representative	$100,620	$77,494	8,860
MRI Technologist	$100,600	$77,481	730
Electrical Engineer	$100,550	$77,447	5,370
Mechanical Engineer	$100,270	$77,257	5,050
Chiropractor	$100,260	$77,250	1,050
Nuclear Medicine Technologist	$100,130	$77,162	430
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer	$100,040	$77,101	2,070
Political Science Professor	$99,910	$77,013	190
Facilities Manager	$99,880	$76,992	3,430
Registered Nurse	$99,500	$76,735	73,150
Other Media Equipment Worker	$99,320	$76,612	130
Other Social Scientist	$99,320	$76,612	600
Postmaster and Mail Superintendent	$99,050	$76,429	150
Project Management Specialist	$99,050	$76,429	22,920
Health Specialties Professor	$99,000	$76,395	3,620
Transportation and Distribution Manager	$98,750	$76,226	3,390
Power Distributor and Dispatcher	$98,510	$76,063	70
Web and Digital Interface Designer	$98,070	$75,764	810
Speech-Language Pathologist	$97,800	$75,581	3,390
K-12 Education Administrator	$97,480	$75,364	5,270
History Professor	$97,430	$75,330	150
Labor Relations Specialist	$97,070	$75,086	790
Personal Financial Advisor	$96,950	$75,004	6,430
Firefighting Supervisor	$96,470	$74,679	2,670
Signal and Track Switch Repairer	$96,460	$74,672	100
Other Treating Practitioner	$95,780	$74,210	–
Radio and Cell Tower Installer	$95,040	$73,708	100
General and Operations Manager	$94,800	$73,546	110,480
Environmental Engineer	$93,970	$72,982	690
Financial and Investment Analyst	$93,540	$72,691	5,940
Management Analyst	$93,310	$72,535	17,190
Judge and Magistrate	$93,280	$72,514	590
Tax Examiner and Revenue Agent	$92,680	$72,107	230
School Psychologist	$92,380	$71,904	1,100
Food Scientist and Technologist	$90,450	$70,594	–
Other Biological Scientist	$90,290	$70,486	760
Network and Systems Administrator	$90,280	$70,479	5,810
Locomotive Engineer	$89,840	$70,180	490
Civil Engineer	$89,660	$70,058	5,940
Special Effects Artist and Animator	$89,650	$70,051	190
Occupational Safety Specialist	$89,480	$69,936	3,220
Radiologic Technologist	$89,200	$69,746	4,670
Computer Programmer	$88,990	$69,603	1,560
Hydrologist	$86,700	$68,050	400
Auto Damage Insurance Appraiser	$86,030	$67,595	40
Commercial Diver	$85,990	$67,568	–
Acupuncturist	$85,300	$67,100	70
Geoscientist	$85,190	$67,025	550
Power Plant Operator	$84,970	$66,876	390
Budget Analyst	$84,810	$66,767	730
Transportation Electronics Repairer	$84,110	$66,292	50
Computer Science Professor	$84,050	$66,252	700
Soil and Plant Scientist	$83,840	$66,109	270
Other Business Operations Specialist	$83,280	$65,729	12,210
Audiologist	$83,210	$65,682	240
Biological Science Professor	$83,030	$65,560	–
Gambling Manager	$82,840	$65,431	220
Geography Professor	$82,510	$65,207	110
Non-Retail Sales Supervisor	$82,350	$65,098	2,550
Cartographer and Photogrammetrist	$82,260	$65,037	400
Arbitrator and Mediator	$82,150	$64,963	160
Emergency Management Director	$81,970	$64,840	160
Chemist	$81,730	$64,678	870
Environmental Science Professor	$81,730	$64,678	190
Business Professor	$81,600	$64,589	1,240
Rail Car Repairer	$81,230	$64,338	170
Other Financial Specialist	$81,180	$64,304	910
Electro-Mechanical Technician	$80,930	$64,135	120
Anthropology Professor	$80,720	$63,992	100
Environmental Scientist	$80,600	$63,911	1,970
Mechanical Insulation Worker	$80,410	$63,782	–
Financial Examiner	$80,260	$63,680	1,910
Accountant and Auditor	$79,970	$63,483	27,410
Respiratory Therapist	$79,780	$63,354	3,500
Technical Writer	$79,780	$63,354	730
Avionics Technician	$79,770	$63,348	600
Statistician	$79,640	$63,259	440
Economist	$79,610	$63,239	340
Powerhouse and Substation Repairer	$79,160	$62,934	160
Nursing Professor	$78,980	$62,812	1,930
Philosophy and Religion Professor	$78,940	$62,785	350
Semiconductor Processing Technician	$78,940	$62,785	2,270
Police Officer	$78,880	$62,744	12,010
Psychology Professor	$78,610	$62,561	940
Construction Supervisor	$78,550	$62,520	21,550
Education Professor	$78,520	$62,500	1,590
Sociology Professor	$78,430	$62,439	230
Railroad Conductor and Yardmaster	$78,080	$62,201	460
Electrical Engineering Technician	$77,960	$62,120	2,260
Boilermaker	$77,940	$62,106	170
Court Reporter	$77,770	$61,991	70
Insurance Underwriter	$77,740	$61,970	3,360
Lodging Manager	$77,670	$61,923	680
Logistician	$77,620	$61,889	4,800
Airfield Operations Specialist	$77,570	$61,855	160
Social and Community Service Manager	$77,550	$61,841	3,010
Surveyor	$77,490	$61,801	1,360
Other Protective Service Supervisor	$77,330	$61,692	370
Other Precision Instrument Repairer	$77,210	$61,611	60
Industrial Electronics Repairer	$77,110	$61,543	–
Licensed Practical Nurse	$77,070	$61,516	6,530
Credit Analyst	$77,020	$61,482	2,260
Cost Estimator	$77,010	$61,475	5,760
English Professor	$76,990	$61,461	870
Hearing Aid Specialist	$76,750	$61,299	110
Other Professor	$76,700	$61,265	2,000
Rail-Track Equipment Operator	$76,620	$61,210	170
Entertainment and Recreation Manager	$76,550	$61,163	880
Commercial and Industrial Designer	$76,420	$61,075	170
Maintenance and Repair Supervisor	$76,240	$60,953	13,490
Web Developer	$76,230	$60,946	1,010
Ethnic and Cultural Studies Professor	$75,680	$60,573	240
Operations Research Analyst	$75,470	$60,430	2,600
Power Line Installer	$75,420	$60,396	3,360
Stationary Engineer	$75,410	$60,389	80
Buyer and Purchasing Agent	$75,340	$60,342	10,870
Production Supervisor	$75,330	$60,335	8,720
Landscape Architect	$75,310	$60,322	390
Aircraft Mechanic	$75,300	$60,315	5,670
Aerospace Engineering Technician	$75,230	$60,267	380
Compensation and Benefits Specialist	$74,930	$60,064	2,230
Compliance Officer	$74,920	$60,057	12,430
Cardiovascular Technologist	$74,900	$60,043	1,450
Correctional Officer Supervisor	$74,840	$60,003	890
Financial Services Sales Agent	$74,840	$60,003	14,600
Industrial Machinery Mechanic	$74,790	$59,969	5,020
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor	$74,780	$59,962	220
Fire Inspector and Investigator	$74,780	$59,962	240
CNC Programmer	$74,450	$59,738	470
Real Estate Broker	$74,260	$59,609	3,790
Aircraft Assembler	$73,930	$59,385	1,210
Agricultural Sciences Professor	$73,500	$59,094	80
Occupational Therapy Assistant	$73,490	$59,087	1,120
Construction Inspector	$73,440	$59,053	3,330
Farm and Home Management Educator	$73,210	$58,897	30
Electrical and Electronics Drafter	$73,080	$58,809	570
Broadcast Technician	$73,040	$58,781	530
Services Sales Representative	$72,920	$58,700	26,340
Medical Appliance Technician	$72,760	$58,591	300
Telecom Equipment Installer	$72,710	$58,557	3,320
Other Grounds Maintenance Worker	$72,550	$58,449	30
Underground Loading Machine Operator	$72,430	$58,368	100
Wholesale Sales Representative	$72,390	$58,340	19,400
Surgical Technologist	$72,260	$58,252	2,410
Mechanical Engineering Technician	$72,090	$58,137	730
Art, Drama, and Music Professor	$72,060	$58,116	1,040
Market Research Analyst	$71,940	$58,035	15,850
Social Work Professor	$71,690	$57,865	140
Human Resources Specialist	$71,390	$57,662	20,230
Communications Professor	$71,230	$57,553	630
Criminal Justice Professor	$71,230	$57,553	310
Foreign Language Professor	$71,230	$57,553	360
Mathematical Science Professor	$71,230	$57,553	680
Other Social Sciences Professor	$71,230	$57,553	370
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professor	$71,230	$57,553	90
Executive Assistant	$70,770	$57,241	6,490
Food Service Manager	$70,180	$56,841	3,400
Welding Machine Operator	$70,150	$56,821	280
Other Drafter	$70,070	$56,766	430
Microbiologist	$69,880	$56,637	80
Other Plant and System Operator	$69,260	$56,217	150
Calibration Technician	$69,230	$56,196	400
Gambling Services Supervisor	$69,050	$56,074	580
Network Support Specialist	$68,880	$55,959	1,460
Camera Operator	$68,250	$55,531	520
Mechanical Drafter	$67,410	$54,961	630
Crane and Tower Operator	$67,350	$54,921	930
Orthotist and Prosthetist	$67,350	$54,921	70
Producer and Director	$67,320	$54,900	1,720
Epidemiologist	$67,260	$54,860	340
Forester	$67,200	$54,819	70
Training and Development Specialist	$67,140	$54,778	–
Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist	$66,880	$54,602	410
Conservation Scientist	$66,750	$54,514	410
Public Relations Specialist	$66,710	$54,486	5,350
Sound Engineering Technician	$66,350	$54,227	130
Wind Turbine Service Technician	$66,330	$54,212	80
Industrial Engineering Technician	$66,040	$53,986	2,080
Chemical Technician	$65,860	$53,846	390
Physics Professor	$65,730	$53,745	350
Occupational Safety Technician	$65,480	$53,550	440
Environmental Engineering Technician	$65,420	$53,503	190
Mental Health Counselor	$65,300	$53,410	9,990
Anthropologist and Archeologist	$65,290	$53,402	500
Marriage and Family Therapist	$65,290	$53,402	–
Hydrologic Technician	$65,170	$53,309	50
Claims Adjuster and Examiner	$65,110	$53,262	13,830
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic	$64,980	$53,161	7,040
Vocational Instructor	$64,930	$53,122	2,190
Farming and Forestry Supervisor	$64,900	$53,098	480
Architectural and Civil Drafter	$64,750	$52,982	2,120
Physical Therapist Assistant	$64,650	$52,904	2,010
Dietitian and Nutritionist	$64,410	$52,717	1,800
Transportation Security Screener	$64,330	$52,655	1,380
High School Special Education Teacher	$64,300	$52,631	1,960
Office Supervisor	$64,250	$52,592	31,930
Fundraiser	$64,180	$52,538	1,580
Healthcare Social Worker	$64,030	$52,421	3,100
Other Therapist	$63,750	$52,203	360
Property and Real Estate Manager	$63,740	$52,195	9,970
Civil Engineering Technician	$63,560	$52,055	1,050
Curator	$63,510	$52,016	150
Gambling Booth Cashier	$63,400	$51,931	680
Health Education Specialist	$63,390	$51,923	1,140
Transportation Supervisor	$63,360	$51,900	11,190
Forensic Science Technician	$63,250	$51,814	900
Other Legal Support Worker	$63,160	$51,744	–
Editor	$63,090	$51,689	820
Agricultural Technician	$62,990	$51,611	–
High School Vocational Teacher	$62,980	$51,604	660
Oil and Gas Rotary Drill Operator	$62,920	$51,557	30
Other Healthcare Technical Worker	$62,860	$51,510	690
Medical Equipment Repairer	$62,810	$51,471	2,630
Pipelayer	$62,740	$51,417	480
Instructional Coordinator	$62,620	$51,323	6,560
Recreational Therapist	$62,610	$51,316	170
Clinical Lab Technologist	$62,530	$51,253	6,440
Massage Therapist	$62,400	$51,152	2,530
Postal Service Mail Carrier	$62,390	$51,144	5,300
Exercise Physiologist	$62,350	$51,113	220
Transportation Inspector	$62,250	$51,035	830
Loan Officer	$62,160	$50,965	10,020
Other Social Worker	$62,150	$50,958	2,850
Middle School Special Education Teacher	$62,130	$50,942	580
Plumber	$62,070	$50,895	11,810
Advertising Sales Agent	$62,050	$50,880	1,160
Brokerage Clerk	$61,900	$50,763	940
Clergy	$61,900	$50,763	1,070
Flight Attendant	$61,780	$50,669	4,590
Adult Education and ESL Instructor	$61,750	$50,646	570
Athletic Trainer	$61,710	$50,615	590
Postal Service Clerk	$61,710	$50,615	1,190
Diesel Mechanic	$61,680	$50,592	5,140
Social Science Research Assistant	$61,680	$50,592	1,020
Paralegal and Legal Assistant	$61,630	$50,553	7,890
Insurance Sales Agent	$61,560	$50,498	11,870
Interior Designer	$61,460	$50,420	1,600
Funeral Home Manager	$61,420	$50,389	200
IT Support Specialist	$61,410	$50,381	18,780
Water Treatment Plant Operator	$61,340	$50,327	3,950
Event Planner	$61,330	$50,319	3,440
Machinist	$61,080	$50,125	4,330
Electrician	$61,060	$50,109	21,140
Private Detective and Investigator	$61,030	$50,086	790
Gambling Dealer	$60,940	$50,016	1,680
Probation Officer	$60,910	$49,992	1,100
Continuous Mining Machine Operator	$60,880	$49,969	2,850
Other Financial Clerk	$60,720	$49,844	380
Construction Equipment Operator	$60,620	$49,766	13,200
Control and Valve Installer	$60,570	$49,727	840
Librarian	$60,500	$49,673	1,990
Talent and Sports Agent	$60,340	$49,548	160
Surface Mining Machine Operator	$60,310	$49,525	560
Judicial Law Clerk	$60,170	$49,416	250
Preschool Special Education Teacher	$60,130	$49,385	330
Refinery Operator	$60,070	$49,338	180
Traffic Technician	$59,980	$49,268	310
Etcher and Engraver	$59,940	$49,237	–
Other Counselor	$59,910	$49,214	110
Chef and Head Cook	$59,890	$49,198	4,080
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator	$59,830	$49,151	490
Middle School Teacher	$59,710	$49,058	9,020
Security and Fire Alarm Installer	$59,680	$49,035	2,040
Security Supervisor	$59,650	$49,011	1,550
Other Engineering Technician	$59,580	$48,957	990
Other Special Education Teacher	$59,500	$48,895	–
HVAC Technician	$59,400	$48,817	10,860
Motorboat Mechanic	$59,390	$48,809	430
Structural Iron and Steel Worker	$59,390	$48,809	3,980
Firefighter	$59,280	$48,723	7,500
Brickmason and Blockmason	$59,260	$48,708	1,190
Survey Researcher	$59,210	$48,669	–
Tool and Die Maker	$59,140	$48,614	310
Camera Equipment Repairer	$59,080	$48,568	–
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher	$58,910	$48,435	7,520
Earth Driller	$58,870	$48,404	850
Real Estate Sales Agent	$58,780	$48,334	5,610
Ship Captain and Mate	$58,700	$48,272	40
Paramedic	$58,600	$48,194	2,200
Telecom Line Installer	$58,600	$48,194	790
Carpenter	$58,580	$48,178	16,230
Production and Planning Clerk	$58,580	$48,178	9,780
Forest Fire Inspector	$58,570	$48,170	40
Graphic Designer	$58,510	$48,124	3,560
High School Teacher	$58,360	$48,007	21,190
School and Career Counselor	$58,250	$47,921	7,330
Other Science Technician	$58,240	$47,914	420
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker	$58,230	$47,906	60
Other Education Worker	$58,220	$47,898	650
Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver	$58,080	$47,789	40,150
Separating Machine Operator	$57,820	$47,587	970
Environmental Science Technician	$57,800	$47,571	590
Millwright	$57,380	$47,244	450
Vehicle Electronics Installer	$57,280	$47,166	40
Religious Education Director	$57,140	$47,057	300
Statistical Assistant	$56,900	$46,870	100
Forest and Conservation Technician	$56,660	$46,684	1,310
Public Safety Telecommunicator	$56,600	$46,637	1,790
Elementary School Teacher	$56,590	$46,629	24,240
Glazier	$56,560	$46,606	2,370
Vending Machine Repairer	$56,450	$46,520	990
Landscaping Supervisor	$56,410	$46,489	2,530
Other Health Technician	$56,370	$46,458	3,690
Taper	$56,300	$46,403	780
Fine Artist	$56,160	$46,294	110
Machinery Maintenance Worker	$56,130	$46,271	440
Elementary Special Education Teacher	$56,030	$46,193	2,450
Writer and Author	$55,990	$46,162	600
Lathe Operator	$55,840	$46,045	110
Other Motor Vehicle Operator	$55,680	$45,921	360
Welder	$55,600	$45,858	7,270
Postal Mail Sorter	$55,350	$45,664	2,180
Other Teacher	$55,270	$45,601	990
Legal Secretary	$55,120	$45,485	2,600
Correctional Officer	$54,970	$45,368	14,230
Auto Body Repairer	$54,510	$45,010	2,750
Engine and Other Machine Assembler	$54,100	$44,691	80
Surveying and Mapping Technician	$54,080	$44,675	700
Bicycle Repairer	$53,970	$44,589	610
Transit and Intercity Bus Driver	$53,870	$44,512	3,240
Farm Equipment Mechanic	$53,630	$44,325	700
Biological Technician	$53,290	$44,060	830
Coach and Scout	$53,130	$43,935	4,120
Kindergarten Teacher	$52,830	$43,702	3,020
Other Social Service Specialist	$52,410	$43,375	380
Rigger	$52,370	$43,344	250
Paving Equipment Operator	$52,140	$43,165	170
Quality Control Inspector	$52,100	$43,134	11,120
Desktop Publisher	$52,000	$43,056	30
Tile and Stone Setter	$52,000	$43,056	1,060
Travel Agent	$51,800	$42,900	1,100
Mechanical Door Repairer	$51,760	$42,869	1,540
Electric Motor and Power Tool Repairer	$51,600	$42,744	–
Credit Counselor	$51,480	$42,651	980
Property Appraiser and Assessor	$51,250	$42,472	1,670
Solar Photovoltaic Installer	$51,160	$42,402	1,280
Highway Maintenance Worker	$50,850	$42,160	1,410
Other Religious Worker	$50,750	$42,083	530
Health Information Technologist	$50,740	$42,075	900
Tree Trimmer and Pruner	$50,680	$42,028	–
Heat Treating Equipment Operator	$50,660	$42,013	160
Bookkeeper and Accounting Clerk	$50,590	$41,958	22,690
Hazardous Materials Removal Worker	$50,530	$41,911	800
Insurance Claims Clerk	$50,530	$41,911	8,350
Skincare Specialist	$50,470	$41,865	1,710
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer	$50,290	$41,725	2,590
Crushing and Grinding Machine Operator	$50,270	$41,709	–
Sheet Metal Worker	$50,260	$41,701	3,060
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk	$50,210	$41,662	3,540
Geological Technician	$50,160	$41,623	–
Child and Family Social Worker	$50,150	$41,616	7,560
Interpreter and Translator	$50,150	$41,616	2,070
Loan Interviewer and Clerk	$50,120	$41,592	4,700
Professional Athlete	$50,090	$41,569	940
Gambling Surveillance Officer	$50,010	$41,507	380
Other Maintenance and Repair Worker	$49,990	$41,491	4,010
Crematory Operator	$49,970	$41,475	40
Other Healthcare Support Worker	$49,940	$41,452	3,070
Cargo and Freight Agent	$49,880	$41,405	1,840
Graduate Teaching Assistant	$49,810	$41,351	7,200
Computer and Office Machine Repairer	$49,620	$41,203	1,000
Title Examiner	$49,580	$41,172	1,210
Auto Mechanic	$49,570	$41,164	16,400
Plasterer and Stucco Mason	$49,510	$41,117	1,910
RV Service Technician	$49,250	$40,915	900
Paper Goods Machine Operator	$49,160	$40,845	1,190
Other Protective Service Worker	$49,090	$40,790	970
Extraction Worker Helper	$49,070	$40,775	–
Molder, Shaper, and Caster	$49,060	$40,767	470
Slaughterer and Meat Packer	$49,020	$40,736	440
Dental Assistant	$49,000	$40,720	8,680
CNC Machine Operator	$48,950	$40,681	1,800
Community Health Worker	$48,950	$40,681	1,140
Other Personal Care Worker	$48,900	$40,642	–
Milling Machine Operator	$48,760	$40,533	100
Forging Machine Operator	$48,730	$40,510	30
Court and Municipal Clerk	$48,700	$40,487	3,560
Pesticide Applicator	$48,630	$40,432	210
Housekeeping Supervisor	$48,610	$40,417	3,050
Order Clerk	$48,590	$40,401	760
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutter	$48,550	$40,370	620
Rehabilitation Counselor	$48,330	$40,199	1,750
Mixing Machine Operator	$48,280	$40,160	1,400
Other Material Moving Worker	$48,260	$40,144	240
Construction Painter	$48,250	$40,136	5,210
Dispensing Optician	$48,210	$40,105	1,400
Preschool and Daycare Administrator	$48,160	$40,066	1,210
Structural Metal Fabricator	$48,150	$40,059	940
Drilling Machine Operator	$48,140	$40,051	70
Forklift and Industrial Truck Operator	$48,110	$40,027	12,340
Retail Sales Supervisor	$48,010	$39,950	20,260
Plumber Helper	$47,990	$39,934	460
Fitness Trainer and Instructor	$47,980	$39,926	7,010
Procurement Clerk	$47,970	$39,918	1,300
Administrative Assistant	$47,940	$39,895	31,220
Broadcast Announcer and Radio DJ	$47,930	$39,887	410
Dental Laboratory Technician	$47,930	$39,887	950
Carpet Installer	$47,920	$39,879	260
Human Resources Assistant	$47,890	$39,856	1,490
Dispatcher	$47,880	$39,848	5,690
Coating and Painting Machine Operator	$47,860	$39,833	2,440
Other Construction Helper	$47,830	$39,809	790
Rolling Machine Operator	$47,820	$39,802	110
Home Appliance Repairer	$47,800	$39,786	990
Bill and Account Collector	$47,740	$39,739	6,300
Billing and Posting Clerk	$47,730	$39,732	8,490
Personal Service Supervisor	$47,690	$39,700	1,620
Septic Tank Servicer	$47,670	$39,685	590
Animal Control Worker	$47,650	$39,669	210
Pharmacy Technician	$47,640	$39,661	12,970
Medical Records Specialist	$47,630	$39,654	3,750
General Maintenance Worker	$47,620	$39,646	39,000
Miscellaneous Construction Worker	$47,550	$39,591	–
Other Sales and Related Worker	$47,440	$39,506	770
Roofer	$47,340	$39,428	3,420
Audio and Video Technician	$47,140	$39,272	1,340
Plating Machine Operator	$47,110	$39,249	640
Other Metal and Plastic Worker	$47,050	$39,202	100
Ophthalmic Medical Technician	$47,040	$39,194	1,630
Archivist	$47,010	$39,171	–
Metal Molding Machine Operator	$46,930	$39,109	1,430
Refuse and Recycling Collector	$46,910	$39,093	2,380
Medical Equipment Preparer	$46,790	$39,000	2,320
Cutting Machine Operator	$46,780	$38,992	760
Museum Technician and Conservator	$46,650	$38,891	90
Short Order Cook	$46,630	$38,875	1,880
Cutting and Press Machine Operator	$46,610	$38,860	1,100
Construction Laborer	$46,590	$38,844	37,630
Small Engine Mechanic	$46,580	$38,836	1,050
Forming and Pressing Machine Operator	$46,440	$38,727	700
Umpire and Referee	$46,440	$38,727	210
General Office Clerk	$46,420	$38,712	52,710
Bailiff	$46,390	$38,688	270
Mental Health Social Worker	$46,380	$38,681	3,690
Craft Artist	$46,300	$38,618	–
Veterinary Technician	$46,300	$38,618	3,970
Other Information and Record Clerk	$46,290	$38,611	4,130
Set and Exhibit Designer	$46,280	$38,603	70
Fence Erector	$46,270	$38,595	–
Phlebotomist	$46,260	$38,587	3,430
Electrical and Electronic Assembler	$46,110	$38,470	4,650
Disc Jockey	$46,072	$38,441	80
School Bus Driver	$46,050	$38,424	5,020
Parts Salesperson	$46,020	$38,400	3,890
Dietetic Technician	$45,970	$38,361	370
Medical Assistant	$45,940	$38,338	21,460
Film and Video Editor	$45,840	$38,260	350
Medical Secretary	$45,820	$38,245	18,090
Chemical Equipment Operator	$45,790	$38,221	1,330
Weigher, Checker, and Sampler	$45,790	$38,221	650
Butcher and Meat Cutter	$45,780	$38,213	2,130
Tire Builder	$45,770	$38,206	130
Fashion Designer	$45,720	$38,167	–
Reservation and Ticket Agent	$45,710	$38,159	3,020
Agricultural Inspector	$45,700	$38,151	160
Customer Service Representative	$45,690	$38,143	87,020
Auto Glass Installer	$45,670	$38,128	730
Psychiatric Technician	$45,640	$38,104	8,160
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter	$45,580	$38,058	1,600
Maintenance and Repair Helper	$45,560	$38,042	1,770
Shoe and Leather Worker	$45,510	$38,003	120
Shipping and Receiving Clerk	$45,410	$37,925	20,280
Audiovisual Equipment Installer	$45,400	$37,918	520
Recreation Supervisor	$45,350	$37,879	2,410
Other Food Processing Worker	$45,330	$37,863	600
Teller	$45,250	$37,801	3,770
Light Truck Driver	$45,140	$37,715	18,400
Miscellaneous Assembler	$45,080	$37,669	23,540
Bartender	$45,070	$37,661	14,840
Metal Extruding Machine Operator	$45,000	$37,606	910
Grinding Machine Operator	$44,990	$37,598	670
Nursing Assistant	$44,780	$37,435	20,320
Tax Preparer	$44,770	$37,427	2,240
Utilities Meter Reader	$44,760	$37,419	360
Floor Layer	$44,740	$37,404	610
Other Gambling Service Worker	$44,670	$37,349	240
Other Entertainer and Performer	$44,637	$37,323	140
Furnace and Kiln Operator	$44,530	$37,240	140
Locksmith and Safe Repairer	$44,460	$37,186	260
Pest Control Worker	$44,430	$37,163	3,200
Hand Laborer and Material Mover	$44,290	$37,054	71,090
Motorcycle Mechanic	$44,190	$36,976	240
Electrician Helper	$44,110	$36,913	1,240
Self-Enrichment Teacher	$44,110	$36,913	2,330
Food Cooking Machine Operator	$44,050	$36,867	560
Actor	$44,013	$36,838	380
Waiter and Waitress	$43,950	$36,789	55,950
Counter and Rental Clerk	$43,920	$36,765	11,080
Aircraft Service Attendant	$43,780	$36,656	540
Other Office Support Worker	$43,780	$36,656	3,990
File Clerk	$43,690	$36,586	2,190
Pharmacy Aide	$43,360	$36,330	810
Other Agricultural Worker	$43,350	$36,322	–
Data Entry Keyer	$43,200	$36,205	3,420
Interviewer	$43,200	$36,205	2,630
News Reporter and Journalist	$43,100	$36,127	450
Multiple Machine Tool Operator	$43,090	$36,119	1,760
Food Roasting Machine Operator	$43,010	$36,057	90
Printing Press Operator	$42,950	$36,010	2,400
Wood Sawing Machine Operator	$42,870	$35,948	310
Jeweler	$42,240	$35,458	440
Insulation Worker	$42,210	$35,434	780
Stonemason	$42,130	$35,372	270
Word Processor and Typist	$42,070	$35,325	–
Mortician and Funeral Director	$41,870	$35,170	360
Upholsterer	$41,860	$35,162	180
Other Cook	$41,740	$35,068	550
Eligibility Interviewer	$41,690	$35,029	3,440
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operator	$41,600	$34,959	90
Carpenter Helper	$41,540	$34,913	–
Residential Advisor	$41,480	$34,866	1,260
Other Production Worker	$41,350	$34,765	1,750
Gambling Cage Worker	$40,780	$34,321	930
Social and Human Service Assistant	$40,730	$34,282	7,290
Packaging Machine Operator	$40,560	$34,150	7,090
Food Batchmaker	$40,550	$34,142	2,300
Food Service Supervisor	$40,550	$34,142	21,450
Library Technician	$40,510	$34,111	820
Switchboard Operator	$40,380	$34,010	380
Tailor and Dressmaker	$40,360	$33,994	–
Machine Feeder and Offbearer	$40,250	$33,908	170
Sewing Machine Operator	$40,210	$33,877	1,420
Correspondence Clerk	$39,900	$33,636	110
Demonstrator and Product Promoter	$39,780	$33,542	3,130
Print Binding and Finishing Worker	$39,740	$33,511	240
Production Helper	$39,680	$33,465	1,350
Furniture Finisher	$39,660	$33,449	410
Institution and Cafeteria Cook	$39,660	$33,449	7,170
Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer	$39,630	$33,426	3,130
Emergency Medical Technician	$39,500	$33,325	3,970
Woodworking Machine Operator	$39,440	$33,278	1,430
Conveyor Operator	$39,260	$33,138	360
Courier and Messenger	$38,980	$32,920	820
Tutor	$38,940	$32,889	2,730
Landscaper and Groundskeeper	$38,910	$32,865	22,450
Prepress Technician and Worker	$38,830	$32,803	210
Receptionist and Information Clerk	$38,730	$32,725	23,220
Restaurant Cook	$38,670	$32,678	30,870
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician	$38,620	$32,639	150
Substitute Teacher	$38,500	$32,546	4,710
Driver/Sales Worker	$38,440	$32,499	10,550
Tire Repairer and Changer	$38,300	$32,390	3,160
Security Guard	$38,290	$32,383	29,820
Hand Grinding and Polishing Worker	$38,280	$32,375	560
Mail Clerk	$38,260	$32,359	810
Veterinary Assistant	$38,250	$32,351	3,340
Animal Caretaker	$38,180	$32,297	6,330
Library Assistant	$38,110	$32,242	1,560
Cleaning Equipment Operator	$37,900	$32,079	370
Musical Instrument Repairer and Tuner	$37,850	$32,040	110
Telemarketer	$37,750	$31,962	1,550
Baker	$37,700	$31,923	4,000
Other Food Service Worker	$37,600	$31,845	1,060
Tour and Travel Guide	$37,560	$31,814	2,450
Stocker and Order Filler	$37,500	$31,768	57,510
Concierge	$37,460	$31,736	420
Textile Cutting Machine Operator	$37,460	$31,736	100
Crossing Guard and Flagger	$37,440	$31,721	2,170
Costume Attendant	$37,430	$31,713	60
Orderly	$37,380	$31,674	1,220
Hand Packer and Packager	$37,060	$31,425	7,380
Painting and Coating Worker	$37,030	$31,402	50
Other Woodworker	$36,970	$31,355	120
Photographer	$36,970	$31,355	1,360
Garment Presser	$36,870	$31,277	360
Floral Designer	$36,860	$31,269	390
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur	$36,840	$31,254	5,620
Passenger Attendant	$36,820	$31,238	250
Hairstylist and Cosmetologist	$36,810	$31,230	7,840
Food Preparation Worker	$36,750	$31,184	16,590
Baggage Porter and Bellhop	$36,740	$31,176	490
Photo Processing Worker	$36,650	$31,106	–
Agricultural Equipment Operator	$36,600	$31,067	730
Medical Transcriptionist	$36,550	$31,028	700
Busser and Dining Room Attendant	$36,500	$30,989	13,300
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker	$36,500	$30,989	4,290
Home Health Aide	$36,420	$30,927	74,540
Locker Room Attendant	$36,400	$30,911	650
Preschool Teacher	$36,300	$30,833	9,400
Janitor	$36,220	$30,771	38,290
Taxi Driver	$36,120	$30,693	950
Teaching Assistant	$35,900	$30,522	25,280
Hotel Desk Clerk	$35,880	$30,506	5,540
Automotive Service Attendant	$35,840	$30,475	1,710
Recreation Worker	$35,800	$30,444	12,650
Retail Salesperson	$35,720	$30,382	93,920
Maid and Housekeeper	$35,640	$30,319	21,180
Sports Book Writer and Runner	$35,640	$30,319	260
Funeral Attendant	$35,450	$30,172	420
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment	$35,410	$30,140	6,260
Nonrestaurant Food Server	$35,390	$30,125	4,620
Lifeguard and Ski Patrol	$35,380	$30,117	3,950
Manicurist and Pedicurist	$35,290	$30,047	2,440
Physical Therapist Aide	$35,260	$30,024	1,340
Farm and Ranch Animal Worker	$35,160	$29,946	650
Dishwasher	$35,130	$29,922	10,120
Childcare Worker	$35,100	$29,899	5,530
Crop and Nursery Farmworker	$35,080	$29,884	7,110
Restaurant Host and Hostess	$34,740	$29,619	10,710
Cashier	$34,600	$29,510	72,570
School Bus Monitor	$34,560	$29,479	1,570
Barber	$34,380	$29,339	–
Fast Food and Counter Worker	$34,230	$29,222	77,210
Parking Attendant	$34,230	$29,222	3,130
Mason Helper	$34,220	$29,214	–
Amusement and Recreation Attendant	$33,570	$28,708	6,930
Animal Trainer	$33,330	$28,521	–
Motion Picture Projectionist	$32,890	$28,179	–
Fast Food Cook	$32,660	$28,000	11,210
Usher and Ticket Taker	$32,510	$27,883	3,540
Office Machine Operator	$32,060	$27,532	650
Painter and Plasterer Helper	$32,000	$27,486	110
Agricultural Grader and Sorter	$31,700	$27,252	170
Hand Cutter and Trimmer	$31,110	$26,793	–

Best take-home first. Jobs with no Arizona median from BLS are left out; each job’s own page has the national figures.

Which other states can I check?

All jobs and groups: pay by job. Your own paycheck: the Arizona paycheck calculator.

Questions about pay in Arizona

What is the highest-paying job in Arizona?

BLS shows a median of “$239,200 or more” for 3 jobs in Arizona, such as anesthesiologist. Of the jobs with an exact median, orthopedic surgeon pays most: $558,970, or $363,841 after tax.

What is the most common job in Arizona?

General and Operations Manager: about 110,480 people in Arizona, with a median of $94,800.

How much do you take home on the median Arizona salary?

The median pay for all jobs in Arizona is $50,060 (BLS, May 2025). A single filer keeps about $41,545 a year after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Arizona tax.

Which job pays more in Arizona than in the rest of the US?

Among jobs with at least 1,000 people in Arizona, gambling dealer pays furthest above its US median: $60,940 here, 78% more than the national $34,320.

Where do these figures come from?

Pay is the BLS estimate for May 2025, for all employers in Arizona. Take-home is our 2026 estimate for one job, single, standard deduction, nothing taken before tax.