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Careers in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Part of Arizona.

Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ’s regional price level is above the national average (index 103.316, where 100 = U.S. average, 2024 BEA data).

Unemployment rate: 4.9% · 2,536,406 people employed (2026-06, BLS LAUS, not seasonally adjusted).

Highest-Paying Careers

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  1. 1Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$558,970
  2. 2Radiologists$525,930
  3. 3Surgeons, All Other$410,100
  4. 4Neurologists$409,610
  5. 5Obstetricians and Gynecologists$369,720

Largest Occupations

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  1. 1General and Operations Managers81,520 employed
  2. 2Retail Salespersons69,060 employed
  3. 3Customer Service Representatives68,930 employed
  4. 4Home Health and Personal Care Aides57,940 employed
  5. 5Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand56,420 employed

Highest Concentration

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  1. 1Semiconductor Processing Technicians4.70× national avg
  2. 2Plasterers and Stucco Masons4.44× national avg
  3. 3Athletes and Sports Competitors3.80× national avg
  4. 4Continuous Mining Machine Operators3.33× national avg
  5. 5Structural Iron and Steel Workers3.32× national avg

Best Purchasing Power

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cost-of-living adjusted

  1. 1Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$541,029
  2. 2Radiologists$509,050
  3. 3Surgeons, All Other$396,938
  4. 4Neurologists$396,463
  5. 5Obstetricians and Gynecologists$357,854

Sources

Wage and employment data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities. Unemployment rate: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS). Opportunity Score isn’t available at the metro level yet — see Arizona state page.