Average Salary in Arizona

State of United States · Data verified 2025-01-01

Minimum wage

$15.15 /hr

Average salary $4,800 /mo

+ 109% vs United States national rate #10 of 56 state Since 2026-01-01

With a population of 7.6 million, Arizona is a state of United States whose economy centers on technology and aerospace and defense. Its minimum wage of $15.15 per hour is 109% above the national rate. Workers earn an average gross salary of $4,800 per month. Key economic outputs include semiconductors, aircraft parts, copper. The median household income is $72,581 per year.

• AT A GLANCE

Rank: #10 of 56; state
vs National: +109%; United States floor
Annual (est.): $31,512; full-time, before tax
Change Since 2018: +44%; nominal wage

Wage Breakdown

Hourly: $15.15
Monthly: $2,625.95 Based on 173.33 hours/month (40 hrs/week)
Annual: $31,512 Based on 2,080 hours/year

2026 rate of $15.15/hr effective January 1 (CPI-indexed annual adjustment from $14.70). Tipped minimum is $12.15.

At this rate, a full-time worker earns approximately $31,512 /yr before tax. Whether that covers living costs depends on local prices. See United States purchasing power context.