Arizona Salary Percentile
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Arizona has a flat 2.5% income tax — one of the lowest flat rates in the US — and a fast-growing economy driven by semiconductor manufacturing, technology, and finance operations that have relocated from California.
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Arizona salary percentiles — 2024
| Percentile | Arizona | National |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $15K | $15K |
| 25th | $26K | $26K |
| 50th (median)median | $58K | $59K |
| 75th | $95K | $97K |
| 90th | $143K | $145K |
| 95th | $197K | $200K |
| 99th | $344K | $350K |
State figures derived from BLS OEWS 2024 state median. National figures from BLS national percentile data.
Key insight
Arizona's 2.5% flat income tax is among the lowest in states that have income tax. Phoenix is experiencing significant corporate relocation from California, pushing the state median of $58K upward.
Arizona salary — frequently asked questions
What is the median salary in Arizona?
The median annual salary in Arizona is approximately $58K based on 2024 BLS data. Phoenix dominates the Arizona economy. Tucson's university economy and border economy are well below the Phoenix metro median, while Scottsdale runs above it.
Why are companies moving to Phoenix?
Phoenix offers lower costs, abundant land, and a business-friendly tax environment compared to California. TSMC is building two semiconductor fabs near Phoenix, Intel has a major campus, and dozens of finance, tech, and logistics firms have relocated. This corporate inflow is raising Phoenix wages faster than most US metros.
What is Arizona's income tax rate?
Arizona reduced its state income tax to a flat 2.5% in 2023. Previously Arizona had a graduated rate system. The flat 2.5% rate means high earners benefit most from Arizona's tax structure — someone earning $200,000 saves $10,000+ compared to California's top marginal rate.
What is a good salary in Phoenix?
In Phoenix, $65,000-$75,000 provides comfortable single living. Housing has become more expensive due to population inflow, but remains 30-40% below comparable California metros. The tech salary premium in Phoenix has grown as semiconductor and tech employers compete for workers.
Salary percentiles by state
Alabama
$48K median
Alaska
$62K median
Arizona
$58K median
Arkansas
$46K median
California
$72K median
Colorado
$67K median
Connecticut
$70K median
Delaware
$62K median
Florida
$55K median
Georgia
$55K median
Hawaii
$60K median
Idaho
$52K median
Illinois
$62K median
Indiana
$52K median
Iowa
$55K median
Kansas
$52K median
Kentucky
$49K median
Louisiana
$48K median
Maine
$55K median
Maryland
$68K median
Massachusetts
$75K median
Michigan
$55K median
Minnesota
$64K median
Mississippi
$43K median
Missouri
$52K median
Montana
$50K median
Nebraska
$55K median
Nevada
$55K median
New Hampshire
$68K median
New Jersey
$70K median
New Mexico
$49K median
New York
$68K median
North Carolina
$56K median
North Dakota
$55K median
Ohio
$54K median
Oklahoma
$48K median
Oregon
$63K median
Pennsylvania
$58K median
Rhode Island
$62K median
South Carolina
$50K median
South Dakota
$48K median
Tennessee
$52K median
Texas
$58K median
Utah
$60K median
Vermont
$57K median
Virginia
$65K median
Washington
$74K median
Washington D.C.
$85K median
West Virginia
$44K median
Wisconsin
$57K median
Wyoming
$55K median