Median DOL Salary
$97,582
Total DOL Filings
1,843
Companies Hiring
510
Cost of Living Index
108.4
National avg = 100Location vs National
Mesa, AZ$97,582
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Mesa, AZ is 60.2% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Mesa
Highest-Paying Occupations in Mesa
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $178,500 | +73.7% | 5 |
| Software Developers | $147,167 | +14.4% | 8 |
| Pharmacists | $126,672 | -8.3% | 11 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $110,500 | -31.3% | 10 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $92,000 | -13% | 5 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $86,083 | -36.3% | 20 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $73,000 | -9% | 5 |
| Electrical Engineers | $70,283 | -36.4% | 12 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $68,893 | -32.8% | 10 |
| Management Analysts | $65,000 | -27.4% | 15 |
| Engineers, All Other | $54,200 | -50.8% | 5 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $48,000 | -39% | 8 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $41,990 | -37.1% | 10 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Arizona
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Arizona.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists | $228,690 | N/A |
| Pediatricians, General | $227,410 | 910 |
| Physicians, All Other | $223,680 | 5,150 |
| Dentists, General | $206,660 | 2,930 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $198,800 | 2,070 |
| Physicists | $190,960 | 70 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $172,680 | 4,720 |
| Sales Engineers | $169,470 | 1,220 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $163,090 | 3,390 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $160,900 | 14,530 |
Salary Trend in Mesa, AZ
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Mesa, AZ has a cost of living index of 108.4, which is 8.4% more expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $92,251 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $178,500 | $164,668 |
| Software Developers | $147,167 | $135,762 |
| Pharmacists | $126,672 | $116,856 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $110,500 | $101,937 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $92,000 | $84,871 |
Compare to Other Cities
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.