How much does a compensation make in Arizona?
$74,930a year
Median yearly pay for compensations in Arizona. That is $36.02 an hour or $6,244 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.02
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,000Median: $74,930Highest 10%: $114,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,000 | $21.15 | |
| 25th | $57,120 | $27.46 | |
| Median | $74,930 | $36.02 | |
| 75th | $93,960 | $45.17 | |
| 90th | $114,400 | $55.00 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Phoenix, AZ | $76,720 |
| Tucson, AZ | $66,990 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for compensations.
| 21. Vermont | $76,030 |
| 22. Ohio | $75,780 |
| 23. Montana | $75,290 |
| 24. Arizona | $74,930 |
| 25. Texas | $74,800 |
| 26. Missouri | $74,260 |
| 27. Wisconsin | $72,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a compensation make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $36.02 ($74,930 a year).
Do compensations make more in Arizona than the national average?
No: $74,930 against $78,210 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Arizona rank for compensation pay?
Arizona ranks 24 of 50 states.
Which city in Arizona pays compensations the most?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, with a median of $76,720 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.