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 — May 2025
| Percentile | Arizona | National |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31K | $31K |
| 25th | $37K | $38K |
| 50th (median)median | $50K | $51K |
| 75th | $79K | $81K |
| 90th | $126K | $129K |
State figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 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 $50K upward.
Arizona salary — frequently asked questions
What is the median salary in Arizona?
The median annual salary in Arizona is approximately $50K based on May 2025 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.
What is the average salary in Arizona?
"Average" and "median" measure different things, but BLS reports the median: the midpoint where half of Arizona workers earn more and half earn less. The Arizona median is $50K, below the national median of $51K. Use the calculator above to see exactly where your salary ranks.
Salary percentiles by state
Alabama
$46K median
Alaska
$61K median
Arizona
$50K median
Arkansas
$44K median
California
$58K median
Colorado
$60K median
Connecticut
$60K median
Delaware
$52K median
Florida
$48K median
Georgia
$48K median
Hawaii
$56K median
Idaho
$48K median
Illinois
$52K median
Indiana
$48K median
Iowa
$49K median
Kansas
$48K median
Kentucky
$47K median
Louisiana
$46K median
Maine
$51K median
Maryland
$60K median
Massachusetts
$64K median
Michigan
$49K median
Minnesota
$57K median
Mississippi
$40K median
Missouri
$48K median
Montana
$49K median
Nebraska
$49K median
Nevada
$48K median
New Hampshire
$56K median
New Jersey
$59K median
New Mexico
$47K median
New York
$60K median
North Carolina
$48K median
North Dakota
$52K median
Ohio
$49K median
Oklahoma
$46K median
Oregon
$57K median
Pennsylvania
$50K median
Rhode Island
$57K median
South Carolina
$46K median
South Dakota
$47K median
Tennessee
$47K median
Texas
$49K median
Utah
$50K median
Vermont
$56K median
Virginia
$56K median
Washington
$63K median
Washington D.C.
$92K median
West Virginia
$45K median
Wisconsin
$50K median
Wyoming
$50K median