Median DOL Salary
$90,068
Total DOL Filings
1,692
Companies Hiring
477
Cost of Living Index
89.0
National avg = 100Location vs National
Tempe, AR$90,068
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Tempe, AR is 47.9% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Tempe
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University | 132 | $70,000 | Other | |
| AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC | 117 | $136,400 | Other | |
| Devoted Guardians Inc | 63 | $28,808 | Other | |
| NTT Data Inc | 62 | $91,021 | Other | |
| American Airlines, Inc. | 55 | $86,589 | Other | |
| SVB Financial Group | 51 | $122,797 | Other | |
| COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP | 51 | $87,173 | Staffing | |
| Bank of the West | 49 | $115,000 | Other | |
| GoDaddy.com, LLC | 44 | $121,803 | Other | |
| Freedom Financial Network LLC | 44 | $103,000 | Other | |
| MUFG Union Bank N.A. | 37 | $130,000 | Other | |
| Carvana LLC | 37 | $130,000 | Other | |
| Tata Consultancy Services Limited | 35 | $69,200 | Other | |
| Shutterfly, LLC | 30 | $121,000 | Other | |
| Amazon Web Services Inc | 20 | $135,000 | Other | |
| Altimetrik Corp. | 17 | $93,860 | Other | |
| Medtronic, Inc. | 17 | $96,617 | Other | |
| FREESCALE SEMICONDUCTOR, INC. | 16 | $75,400 | Other | |
| Amkor Technology, Inc. | 15 | $120,994 | Other | |
| NortonLifeLock Inc. | 15 | $137,305 | Other | |
| First Solar Electric, LLC | 14 | $85,494 | Other | |
| R. H. Dupper Landscaping, Inc. | 14 | $30,618 | Other | |
| Wipro Limited | 13 | $72,301 | Staffing | |
| KUBRA Arizona, Inc. | 12 | $82,500 | Other | |
| Sundt Construction, Inc. | 12 | $78,000 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Tempe
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $187,500 | +196.8% | 18 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $141,000 | +19.3% | 28 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $140,295 | +5.8% | 8 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $138,625 | +38.5% | 8 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $101,760 | +119.4% | 8 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $100,000 | +69.3% | 5 |
| Materials Engineers | $97,013 | -3.3% | 5 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $95,000 | -2.1% | 5 |
| Statisticians | $90,000 | N/A | 31 |
| Electrical Engineers | $87,070 | -9.8% | 26 |
| Engineers, All Other | $85,000 | +13.3% | 10 |
| Geography Teachers, Postsecondary | $85,000 | N/A | 5 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $83,346 | +29.9% | 19 |
| Management Analysts | $82,851 | +14.2% | 18 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $82,000 | +4% | 5 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $79,331 | -21.1% | 48 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $78,000 | -0.7% | 13 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $77,000 | -25.4% | 10 |
| Environmental Engineers | $76,918 | -9.1% | 7 |
| Industrial Engineers | $76,742 | -19.9% | 10 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Arkansas
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 Arkansas.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Psychiatrists | $195,430 | 90 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $192,910 | 220 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $178,830 | 1,980 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $175,720 | 70 |
| Dentists, General | $172,490 | 990 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $165,980 | 340 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $143,490 | 100 |
| Public Relations Managers | $140,970 | 260 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $134,430 | 320 |
| Pharmacists | $134,230 | 3,100 |
Salary Trend in Tempe, AR
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Tempe, AR has a cost of living index of 89.0, which is 11% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $112,360 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $187,500 | $210,674 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $141,000 | $158,427 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $140,295 | $157,635 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $138,625 | $155,758 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $101,760 | $114,337 |
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.