State Median Salary
$86,738
Total DOL Filings
82,256
Companies Hiring
25+
Cost of Living Index
108.4
National average = 100
Arizona vs National Average
Arizona
$86,738
National Average (BLS)
$49,500
Arizona median DOL salary is +75.2% above the national average.
Top Cities by Hiring Activity in Arizona
| City | DOL Filings | Median Salary | Top Employer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZ | 39,377 | $83,989 | Infosys Limited |
| Tempe, AZ | 9,880 | $87,348 | Arizona State University |
| Chandler, AZ | 9,237 | $87,965 | Intel Corporation |
| Scottsdale, AZ | 9,210 | $87,923 | PayPal, Inc. |
| Tucson, AZ | 3,508 | $93,616 | The University of Arizona |
| Mesa, AZ | 1,843 | $97,582 | COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP |
| Glendale, AZ | 1,497 | $94,765 | CSAA Insurance Services |
| Gilbert, AZ | 1,100 | $108,417 | Deloitte Consulting LLP |
| Peoria, AZ | 470 | $111,708 | COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP |
| Casa Grande, AZ | 469 | $120,872 | Lucid USA, Inc. |
Top Employers in Arizona
| Employer | Type | Local Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infosys Limited | Staffing Firm | 8,161 | $77,487 |
| Tata Consultancy Services Limited | 3,457 | $69,200 | |
| American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc. | 2,929 | $118,602 | |
| COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP | Staffing Firm | 2,605 | $87,173 |
| Intel Corporation | 2,474 | $97,408 | |
| INTRAEDGE, INC | 1,948 | $80,000 | |
| Arizona State University | 1,295 | $70,000 | |
| IBM India Private Limited | Staffing Firm | 1,213 | $74,825 |
| The University of Arizona | 1,149 | $67,000 | |
| SYNTEL CONSULTING INC | Staffing Firm | 1,098 | $64,813 |
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | Staffing Firm | 961 | $90,646 |
| SYNTEL INC | Staffing Firm | 934 | $78,728 |
| Wipro Limited | Staffing Firm | 715 | $72,301 |
| Accenture LLP | Staffing Firm | 680 | $85,342 |
| Microchip Technology Inc. | 676 | $81,744 | |
| ASM America, Inc. | 577 | $97,677 | |
| IBM Corporation | Staffing Firm | 571 | $96,595 |
| NTT Data Inc | 525 | $91,021 | |
| AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC | 505 | $136,400 | |
| Mindtree Limited | Staffing Firm | 488 | $81,786 |
| PayPal, Inc. | 467 | $140,556 | |
| COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS U.S. CORPORATION | Staffing Firm | 431 | $70,990 |
| Atos Syntel Inc. | Staffing Firm | 405 | $89,314 |
| Choice Hotels International Services Corp | 384 | $105,000 | |
| HCL America INC | Staffing Firm | 352 | $84,115 |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Arizona
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs BLS State | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiologists | $582,600 | N/A | 11 |
| Surgeons, All Other | $465,000 | N/A | 7 |
| Physicians, All Other | $272,500 | +21.8% | 64 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $254,025 | N/A | 9 |
| Chief Executives | $214,245 | +42.3% | 53 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $165,000 | +84% | 44 |
| Data Scientists | $128,000 | +20.7% | 5 |
| Pharmacists | $127,400 | -7.7% | 194 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $125,000 | -5.1% | 20 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $125,000 | -27.6% | 95 |
| Software Developers | $124,850 | -3% | 52 |
| Dentists, General | $120,000 | -41.9% | 25 |
| Financial Managers | $119,249 | -9.9% | 54 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $116,487 | +12.5% | 6 |
| Optometrists | $115,003 | -14.5% | 14 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $105,300 | +3.5% | 38 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $105,000 | -34.7% | 730 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $103,634 | +8% | 64 |
| Financial Examiners | $101,930 | +31.4% | 6 |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $100,755 | -11.5% | 12 |
BLS Wage Survey - Arizona
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey, state-level occupational wages (all workers, not just sponsored positions).| Occupation | BLS Median | 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 |
| Chief Executives | $150,590 | 3,100 |
| Podiatrists | $149,990 | 250 |
| Purchasing Managers | $139,370 | 1,840 |
| Pharmacists | $138,080 | 7,690 |
| Marketing Managers | $135,920 | 4,350 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $135,620 | 1,770 |
| Nurse Midwives | $135,590 | 80 |
| Physician Assistants | $135,240 | 3,540 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $135,200 | 2,360 |
| Optometrists | $134,430 | 960 |
Cost of Living Analysis
How far does your salary actually go in Arizona?
Arizona has a cost of living index of
108.4 (national average = 100), meaning it is
8.4% more expensive than the national average.
A salary of $100,000 in Arizona has the purchasing power equivalent of
$92,251 in a city at the national average cost of living.
Top Occupations - COL-Adjusted Salary
| Job Title | Nominal Salary | COL-Adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiologists | $582,600 | $537,454 |
| Surgeons, All Other | $465,000 | $428,967 |
| Physicians, All Other | $272,500 | $251,384 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $254,025 | $234,340 |
| Chief Executives | $214,245 | $197,643 |
Salary Trend in Arizona
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearPopular Searches in Arizona
Compare Arizona to Another State
See how Arizona stacks up against other states.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.