Arizona Jobs and Wages
Wages, unemployment, minimum wage, benefits, visa filings and federal openings for Arizona from BLS, the Department of Labor and USAJOBS.
- Median wage
- $50,060 a year
- May 2025
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%
- Sep 2026
- Minimum wage
- $15.15/hr
- State law
- Average weekly jobless benefit
- $314
- Sep 2026
Highest paying jobs in Arizona
Occupations with at least 100 jobs
| # | Occupation | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric110 jobs | $558,970 |
| 2 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists130 jobs | $369,720 |
| 3 | Physicians, Pathologists270 jobs | $338,290 |
| 4 | Physicians, All Other6,800 jobs | $312,490 |
| 5 | Family Medicine Physicians2,620 jobs | $292,760 |
| 6 | Orthodontists120 jobs | $272,330 |
| 7 | General Internal Medicine Physicians2,570 jobs | $259,320 |
| 8 | Psychiatrists380 jobs | $249,720 |
Most common jobs in Arizona
Top H-1B employers in Arizona
| # | Employer | Certified | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Intel Corporation | 243 | $124,090 |
| 2 | American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc. | 218 | $157,025 |
| 3 | Amazon.com Services LLC | 176 | $142,800 |
| 4 | Arizona State University | 170 | $74,479 |
| 5 | Cognizant Technology Solutions US Corp | 156 | $118,851 |
| 6 | Infosys Limited | 142 | $93,538 |
| 7 | TSMC Arizona Corporation | 133 | $105,826 |
| 8 | Intraedge, INC. | 123 | $111,072 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median wage in Arizona?
- The median wage for all occupations in Arizona is $50,060 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025).
- What is the unemployment rate in Arizona?
- Arizona's unemployment rate was 4.9% in Sep 2026 (seasonally adjusted).
- What is the highest paying job in Arizona?
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric have the highest median wage among occupations with at least 100 jobs in Arizona: $558,970 a year.
More Arizona labor data
- Unemployment by county4.9% statewide
- Jobs by industry3.28 million jobs, +0.6% in a year
- Minimum wage$15.15 an hour
- Unemployment benefits$314 a week on average
- Union membership4.1% in 2025
- Federal job openings670 open now