Cost of living

Cost of living in Arizona: what jobs pay vs rent

Typical rent in Arizona is about $1,419/mo (population-weighted Census gross rent, utilities included). Here's how 297 common jobs' estimated take-home pay compares.

JobEst. take-homeRent share
Family Physician$15,548/mo9%
Dentist$14,142/mo10%
Architectural and Engineering Manager$10,841/mo13%
IT Manager$10,610/mo13%
Marketing Manager$9,444/mo15%
Veterinarian$8,945/mo16%
Pharmacist$8,902/mo16%
Purchasing Manager$8,762/mo16%
Optometrist$8,678/mo16%
Financial Manager$8,672/mo16%
Computer Hardware Engineer$8,618/mo16%
Lawyer$8,580/mo17%
Nurse Practitioner$8,512/mo17%
Physician Assistant$8,468/mo17%
Human Resources Manager$8,329/mo17%
Industrial Production Manager$8,098/mo18%
Natural Sciences Manager$8,011/mo18%
Software Developer$8,007/mo18%
Sales Manager$7,987/mo18%
Actuary$7,982/mo18%
Network Architect$7,603/mo19%
Healthcare Manager$7,117/mo20%
Information Security Analyst$7,049/mo20%
Database Administrator$7,016/mo20%
Data Scientist$6,916/mo21%
Construction Manager$6,856/mo21%
Electrical Engineer$6,822/mo21%
Industrial Engineer$6,774/mo21%
Police and Detective$6,717/mo21%
Public Relations Manager$6,683/mo21%
Fundraiser$6,567/mo22%
Architect$6,523/mo22%
Systems Analyst$6,518/mo22%
Mechanical Engineer$6,477/mo22%
Physical Therapist$6,403/mo22%
Medical Scientist$6,388/mo22%
Detectives and Criminal Investigator$6,383/mo22%
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Product$6,378/mo22%
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Tester$6,345/mo22%
Administrative Services Manager$6,221/mo23%
Sonographer$6,197/mo23%
Project Management Specialist$6,179/mo23%
Occupational Therapist$6,176/mo23%
Speech Pathologist$6,126/mo23%
Dental Hygienist$6,100/mo23%
Computer Programmer$6,035/mo24%
Network Administrator$5,962/mo24%
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Manager$5,927/mo24%
Psychologist$5,839/mo24%
Registered Nurse$5,740/mo25%
Web and Digital Interface Designer$5,594/mo25%
Facilities Manager$5,565/mo25%
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairer$5,535/mo26%
Operations Manager$5,530/mo26%
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$5,505/mo26%
Civil Engineer$5,483/mo26%
Labor Relations Specialist$5,445/mo26%
Management Consultant$5,389/mo26%
Financial Advisor$5,320/mo27%
Financial Analyst$5,301/mo27%
Cost Estimator$5,242/mo27%
Radiologic Technologist$5,185/mo27%
Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$5,143/mo28%
Financial Examiner$5,075/mo28%
Accountant$5,074/mo28%
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technician$5,050/mo28%
Non-Retail Sales Worker$5,028/mo28%
Chiropractor$5,004/mo28%
Logistician$4,973/mo29%
Police Officer$4,969/mo29%
Operations Research Analyst$4,941/mo29%
Construction Supervisor$4,912/mo29%
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialist$4,884/mo29%
Respiratory Therapist$4,844/mo29%
Insurance Underwriter$4,822/mo29%
Medical Equipment Repairer$4,780/mo30%
Firefighting and Prevention Worker$4,759/mo30%
Social and Community Service Manager$4,685/mo30%
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$4,583/mo31%
Chemist$4,578/mo31%
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technician$4,560/mo31%
Mechanics, Installers, and Repairer$4,542/mo31%
Buyers and Purchasing Agent$4,414/mo32%
Market Research Analyst$4,414/mo32%
Construction and Building Inspector$4,406/mo32%
Web Developer$4,352/mo33%
Production and Operating Worker$4,332/mo33%
Dietitian$4,328/mo33%
Credit Analyst$4,323/mo33%
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technician$4,315/mo33%
Training and Development Specialist$4,278/mo33%
Compliance Officer$4,274/mo33%
Licensed Practical Nurse$4,258/mo33%
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$4,237/mo33%
Surgical Technologist$4,220/mo34%
Sales Representative$4,217/mo34%
Chef$4,196/mo34%
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistant$4,179/mo34%
Clergy$4,161/mo34%
Healthcare Social Worker$4,146/mo34%
Public Relations Specialist$4,116/mo34%
HR Specialist$4,090/mo35%
Property Manager$4,083/mo35%
Physical Therapist Assistant$4,081/mo35%
Instructional Coordinator$4,056/mo35%
Computer Network Support Specialist$4,051/mo35%
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agent$4,037/mo35%
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$4,029/mo35%
Claims Adjuster$4,022/mo35%
Editor$4,006/mo35%
Office and Administrative Support Worker$3,990/mo36%
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technician$3,984/mo36%
High School Teacher$3,984/mo36%
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$3,970/mo36%
Paralegals and Legal Assistant$3,970/mo36%
Food Service Manager$3,964/mo36%
Massage Therapist$3,957/mo36%
Postal Service Clerk$3,938/mo36%
Electrician$3,929/mo36%
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialist$3,917/mo36%
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technician$3,899/mo36%
IT Support Specialist$3,898/mo36%
Advertising Sales Agent$3,866/mo37%
Security Worker$3,839/mo37%
Insurance Agent$3,829/mo37%
Librarian$3,827/mo37%
Architectural and Civil Drafter$3,826/mo37%
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor$3,812/mo37%
Equipment Operator$3,800/mo37%
Postal Service Mail Carrier$3,795/mo37%
Writer$3,756/mo38%
Interior Designer$3,723/mo38%
Diesel Mechanic$3,714/mo38%
Plumber$3,697/mo38%
Producers and Director$3,641/mo39%
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer$3,638/mo39%
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$3,583/mo40%
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operator$3,474/mo41%
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$3,463/mo41%
Correctional Officer$3,462/mo41%
Firefighter$3,405/mo42%
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerk$3,398/mo42%
School Counselor$3,398/mo42%
Public Safety Telecommunicator$3,397/mo42%
Cement Masons and Concrete Finisher$3,386/mo42%
Special Ed Teacher$3,379/mo42%
Loan Officer$3,378/mo42%
Machinist$3,362/mo42%
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairer$3,330/mo43%
Elementary School Teacher$3,327/mo43%
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planner$3,307/mo43%
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistant$3,286/mo43%
Carpenter$3,262/mo44%
Roofer$3,245/mo44%
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tender$3,243/mo44%
HVAC Technician$3,225/mo44%
Truck Driver$3,225/mo44%
Paramedic$3,224/mo44%
Fitness Trainer$3,206/mo44%
Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Worker$3,203/mo44%
Automotive Body and Related Repairer$3,197/mo44%
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer$3,195/mo44%
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weigher$3,188/mo45%
Real Estate Agent$3,154/mo45%
Medical Records Specialist$3,150/mo45%
Auto Mechanic$3,144/mo45%
Welder$3,141/mo45%
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$3,137/mo45%
Social Worker$3,134/mo45%
Dental Assistant$3,132/mo45%
Sheet Metal Worker$3,114/mo46%
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmer$3,112/mo46%
Sports Coach$3,105/mo46%
Bookkeeper$3,100/mo46%
Graphic Designer$3,086/mo46%
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$3,063/mo46%
Journalist$3,061/mo46%
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$3,055/mo46%
Painter$3,053/mo46%
Loan Interviewers and Clerk$3,052/mo46%
Highway Maintenance Worker$3,036/mo47%
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerk$3,033/mo47%
Biological Technician$3,019/mo47%
Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$3,015/mo47%
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$3,008/mo47%
Retail Supervisor$2,993/mo47%
Maintenance Worker$2,978/mo48%
Delivery Driver$2,971/mo48%
Construction Laborer$2,967/mo48%
Personal Service Worker$2,961/mo48%
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$2,948/mo48%
Pharmacy Technician$2,942/mo48%
Slaughterers and Meat Packer$2,934/mo48%
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$2,932/mo48%
Billing and Posting Clerk$2,925/mo49%
Office Clerk$2,917/mo49%
Audio and Video Technician$2,904/mo49%
Skincare Specialist$2,891/mo49%
Bartender$2,885/mo49%
Bill and Account Collector$2,884/mo49%
Medical Equipment Preparer$2,848/mo50%
Server$2,846/mo50%
Medical Assistant$2,845/mo50%
Opticians, Dispensing$2,832/mo50%
Admin Assistant$2,824/mo50%
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$2,816/mo50%
Counter and Rental Clerk$2,797/mo51%
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistant$2,786/mo51%
Pest Control Worker$2,784/mo51%
Rehabilitation Counselor$2,764/mo51%
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tender$2,758/mo51%
Tax Preparer$2,732/mo52%
Court, Municipal, and License Clerk$2,727/mo52%
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Program$2,710/mo52%
Phlebotomist$2,679/mo53%
Psychiatric Technician$2,676/mo53%
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenter$2,660/mo53%
Cargo and Freight Agent$2,638/mo54%
Food Service Supervisor$2,638/mo54%
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$2,634/mo54%
Bus Drivers, School$2,616/mo54%
File Clerk$2,612/mo54%
Teller$2,607/mo54%
Nursing Assistant$2,595/mo55%
Customer Service Rep$2,575/mo55%
Printing Press Operator$2,575/mo55%
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tender$2,565/mo55%
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerk$2,561/mo55%
Tutor$2,555/mo56%
Ophthalmic Medical Technician$2,552/mo56%
Library Technician$2,540/mo56%
Veterinary Technologists and Technician$2,519/mo56%
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tender$2,511/mo57%
Couriers and Messenger$2,501/mo57%
Driver/Sales Worker$2,498/mo57%
Warehouse Worker$2,484/mo57%
Social and Human Service Assistant$2,482/mo57%
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$2,464/mo58%
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairer$2,456/mo58%
Data Entry Keyer$2,441/mo58%
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$2,441/mo58%
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerk$2,441/mo58%
Photographer$2,436/mo58%
Restaurant Cook$2,435/mo58%
Telemarketer$2,429/mo58%
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$2,417/mo59%
Landscaper$2,411/mo59%
Sewing Machine Operator$2,406/mo59%
Self-Enrichment Teacher$2,378/mo60%
Receptionist$2,376/mo60%
Stockers and Order Filler$2,361/mo60%
Security Guard$2,346/mo60%
Parts Salesperson$2,335/mo61%
Baker$2,331/mo61%
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$2,322/mo61%
Preschool Teacher$2,321/mo61%
Childcare Worker$2,319/mo61%
Tire Repairers and Changer$2,318/mo61%
Food Batchmaker$2,317/mo61%
Cooks, Short Order$2,315/mo61%
Library Assistants, Clerical$2,306/mo62%
Packers and Packagers, Hand$2,301/mo62%
Residential Advisor$2,294/mo62%
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tender$2,285/mo62%
Recreation Worker$2,281/mo62%
Manicurists and Pedicurist$2,276/mo62%
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$2,276/mo62%
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmer$2,274/mo62%
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeur$2,258/mo63%
Butchers and Meat Cutter$2,254/mo63%
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaner$2,240/mo63%
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helper$2,235/mo63%
EMT$2,227/mo64%
Retail Salesperson$2,224/mo64%
Janitor$2,222/mo64%
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$2,215/mo64%
Hairdresser$2,211/mo64%
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$2,205/mo64%
Animal Caretaker$2,190/mo65%
Food Preparation Worker$2,189/mo65%
Dishwasher$2,178/mo65%
Home Health Aide$2,165/mo66%
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$2,140/mo66%
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerk$2,134/mo66%
Teaching Assistant$2,133/mo67%
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Worker$2,101/mo68%
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$2,092/mo68%
Cooks, Fast Food$2,081/mo68%
Parking Attendant$2,059/mo69%
Crossing Guards and Flagger$2,024/mo70%
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$2,024/mo70%
Cashier$2,004/mo71%
Amusement and Recreation Attendant$2,002/mo71%
Fast Food and Counter Worker$2,001/mo71%
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Taker$1,997/mo71%
School Bus Monitor$1,968/mo72%
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$1,934/mo73%

Pay is BLS OEWS 2023 state median wages after a rough ~22% tax estimate — a ballpark, not a real paycheck. It doesn't include state taxes, insurance, transport, or the cost of moving.

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