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Employment and Industries in the Phoenix, Arizona Area

Phoenix, Arizona, is the sixth largest city in the United States. It is also the capital of Arizona, the county seat of Maricopa County, Arizona's largest city, and the largest capital city in the United States (even larger than Washington, D.C.). According to 2004 U.S. Census Bureau estimates, the Phoenix–Mesa–Scottsdale metropolitan area is the fourteenth largest metropolitan statistical area (MSA) in the United States. As one might expect, the Phoenix metropolitan area has a robust economy. All thirteen of the Fortune 1000 company headquarters that are located in Arizona are located in the Phoenix metropolitan area.

Inc. magazine ranked the Phoenix metropolitan area sixth on its list of "Best Cities for Doing Business" in the United States in the large cities category in both 2005 and 2006. Since the inception of the Inc. "Best Cities for Doing Business" list in 2004, Phoenix has never ranked lower than twelfth. The criteria used by Inc. "emphasizes the robustness of a region's growth". Greater Phoenix also ranked 2nd on Expansion Management's list of "America’s Hottest Cities" in January of 2003.

As one might expect for a city that is both a state capital, and a county seat, government is a major force in the economy of the Phoenix metropolitan area. The state of Arizona is the largest employer in the Phoenix area. The U.S. military also has a large presence in the area. Luke Air Force Base is located in Phoenix's western suburbs. Tourism and recreation are also a major industry, with an especially vibrant golf industry.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, major industries in and around Phoenix include (ranked by size of workforce):

  • Trade, Transportation, and Utilities
  • Professional and Business Services
  • Government
  • Educational and Health Services
  • Leisure and Hospitality
  • Financial Services
  • Manufacturing

Higher education helps to fuel the Phoenix economy with a well educated work force. There are over 440,000 students attending over forty colleges and universities in the greater Phoenix area. 26% of Phoenix residents have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Phoenix is also a major transportation and distribution hub. According to the Greater Phoenix Economic Council, "virtually every major population and distribution center in the western United States can be accessed from Greater Phoenix in less than two hours by air, and two days via truck or rail." The Phoenix metropolitan area is served by the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), which is one of the busiest airports in the world. PHX was also ranked fifth of major U.S. Cargo airports in the 499,000 ton and less category in an Air Cargo World 2005/2006 Air Cargo Excellence Survey.

Some major companies in the Phoenix metropolitan area include:

  • Allied Waste Industries
  • Amkor Technology
  • Apollo Group
  • Avnet
  • Best Western
  • Cold Stone Creamery
  • CSK Auto
  • Fender Musical Instruments
  • Giant Industries
  • Insight Enterprises
  • Meritage Homes
  • PetSmart
  • Phelps Dodge
  • Pinnacle West Capital
  • Swift Transportation
  • US Airways Group
  • U-Haul

Many other large corporations who are not based in Phoenix still have very substantial operations in the Phoenix area, including: American Express, Honeywell, Intel, and Motorola.

Some of the major business organizations in the Phoenix metropolitan area include:

The Business Journal of Phoenix, the Arizona Business Gazette, the "Money & Tech Section" of the Arizona Republic, and the "Business Section" of the Scottsdale Tribune are excellent sources of information on business in the Phoenix metropolitan area.

Most Popular Jobs in Phoenix, Arizona Metro Area (2008 data)

Where the Majority of Workers Have College Degrees

RankTitleLocal JobsLocal Mean SalaryTypical Local SalaryNational Growth % 2006-2016National % With College Degree
1Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products26,50056,480$23,890 - 101,0208%51%
2Registered nurses24,13065,660$40,530 - 87,75024%56%
3Accountants and auditors18,05056,380$33,480 - 86,01018%79%
4Management analysts10,28071,970$36,510 - 117,20022%78%
5Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products9,83066,470$30,150 - 118,62012%51%
6Credit analysts7,77047,370$24,250 - 86,4102%60%
7Computer programmers7,11071,340$35,480 - 112,0300%73%
8Sales managers7,07092,280$40,710 - 10%69%
9Computer systems analysts6,31089,190$45,270 - 164,59029%68%
10Computer software engineers, applications6,15073,790$39,660 - 110,67045%85%
11Lawyers5,770124,440$51,490 - 11%99%
12Financial managers5,76093,240$50,910 - 150,09013%60%
13Engineering managers4,540116,490$78,450 - 161,1707%84%
14Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents4,51081,370$26,380 - 25%67%
15Training and development specialists4,50053,210$30,280 - 84,87018%56%
16Employment, recruitment, and placement specialists4,49047,730$28,720 - 75,74018%56%
17Network and computer systems administrators4,18066,900$39,180 - 102,33027%50%
18Managers, all other4,14082,230$43,020 - 130,8107%55%
19Medical and health services managers4,09073,630$36,130 - 114,83016%57%
20Compliance officers, except agriculture, construction, health and safety, and transportation3,79049,930$28,580 - 81,1005%58%
21Computer software engineers, systems software3,70081,070$45,710 - 120,31028%85%
22Educational, vocational, and school counselors3,54044,130$28,660 - 62,41013%73%
23Pharmacists3,470104,240$58,640 - 132,51022%97%
24Industrial engineers3,27078,480$52,190 - 118,73020%74%
25Computer and information systems managers3,210104,480$51,260 - 159,96016%73%
26Mechanical engineers3,20074,650$48,130 - 117,2404%78%
27Airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers3,180 $ - 13%74%
28Electrical engineers3,16082,050$49,680 - 124,2306%81%
29Financial analysts3,02068,890$37,900 - 105,78034%87%
30Civil engineers2,96077,750$50,680 - 112,50018%87%
31Market research analysts2,95060,180$32,620 - 101,65020%82%
32Middle school teachers, except special and vocational education2,90040,970$27,670 - 57,21011%95%
33Graphic designers2,88045,100$26,740 - 71,37010%55%
34Marketing managers2,77087,730$43,130 - 153,41014%69%
35Electronics engineers, except computer2,72076,940$49,930 - 107,4504%81%
36Network systems and data communications analysts2,63063,330$33,940 - 100,69053%57%
37Advertising sales agents2,61054,150$26,840 - 94,87020%56%
38Medical and clinical laboratory technologists2,46046,700$27,750 - 65,12012%51%
39Public relations specialists2,45049,900$24,700 - 79,65018%81%
40Chief executives2,390165,930$79,860 - 2%65%
41Education administrators, elementary and secondary school2,23077,990$55,130 - 102,7708%78%
42Instructional coordinators2,09045,580$29,090 - 64,98023%79%
43Child, family, and school social workers2,02036,570$26,300 - 49,44019%77%
44Database administrators2,01066,250$37,380 - 105,29029%72%
45Social and human service assistants1,97028,870$17,590 - 45,42034%58%
46Compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists1,96053,340$33,800 - 76,84018%56%
47Human resources, training, and labor relations specialists, all other1,90051,670$30,040 - 82,52017%56%
48Special education teachers, preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school1,82043,190$27,240 - 61,82020%87%
49Engineers, all other1,80082,720$53,870 - 117,5106%82%
50Self-enrichment education teachers1,71031,040$14,980 - 48,22023%54%
51Social and community service managers1,69065,450$34,390 - 108,98025%72%
52Physical therapists1,69069,440$32,960 - 106,44027%89%
53Personal financial advisors1,68067,790$26,600 - 128,18041%81%
54Dentists, general1,660140,100$63,630 - 9%100%
55Probation officers and correctional treatment specialists1,62045,570$36,050 - 61,30011%58%
56Aerospace engineers1,53077,430$51,030 - 129,66010%87%
57Coaches and scouts1,52028,680$15,300 - 41,48015%60%
58Speech-language pathologists1,50056,960$34,980 - 80,14011%98%
59Insurance underwriters1,48052,500$33,010 - 81,4706%53%
60Medical and clinical laboratory technicians1,48043,830$30,180 - 64,32015%51%
61Medical and public health social workers1,48037,500$19,380 - 63,01024%77%
62Architects, except landscape and naval1,43076,760$42,140 - 107,97018%88%
63Librarians1,42047,970$32,800 - 66,7804%85%
64Financial specialists, all other1,33056,760$32,430 - 92,20012%50%
65Detectives and criminal investigators1,28058,720$39,750 - 90,57017%54%
66Surveyors1,24051,660$30,200 - 79,07024%82%
67Education administrators, postsecondary1,24095,870$40,930 - 161,90014%78%
68Operations research analysts1,17062,990$36,830 - 91,53011%71%
69Editors1,13049,420$30,460 - 76,4702%81%
70Sales engineers1,12071,750$34,900 - 120,1509%79%
71Health diagnosing and treating practitioners, all other1,09071,830$23,930 - 12%94%
72Rehabilitation counselors1,06031,180$21,000 - 45,60023%73%
73Computer specialists, all other1,04070,850$34,810 - 110,44015%68%
74Mental health and substance abuse social workers1,02042,070$22,270 - 67,65030%77%
75Purchasing managers1,02082,050$40,360 - 127,8003%57%
76Nuclear engineers1,00093,350$73,550 - 109,3007%82%
77Occupational therapists98049,770$22,600 - 92,30023%90%
78Physician assistants95075,540$21,450 - 103,12027%67%
79Environmental scientists and specialists, including health93054,360$34,870 - 82,95025%93%
80Chemists89067,820$37,820 - 107,9809%93%
81Human resources managers, all other88087,420$49,750 - 138,05011%58%
82Community and social service specialists, all other87036,980$16,010 - 62,62025%58%
83Healthcare practitioners and technical workers, all other87036,610$22,280 - 60,56015%72%
84Merchandise displayers and window trimmers87029,290$19,590 - 40,65011%55%
85Clinical, counseling, and school psychologists83060,720$34,810 - 81,35016%99%
86Education administrators, preschool and child care center/program82045,430$23,530 - 79,57024%78%
87Veterinarians82098,560$43,240 - 35%100%
88Budget analysts80059,170$37,950 - 83,0707%78%
89Meeting and convention planners75046,100$19,010 - 79,26020%67%
90Interior designers73045,940$28,700 - 70,49020%55%
91Public relations managers72079,680$39,560 - 128,79017%75%
92Mental health counselors69048,950$25,960 - 82,23030%73%
93Materials engineers69081,380$50,750 - 116,0204%77%
94Chiropractors67060,360$33,530 - 100,41014%98%
95Advertising and promotions managers66079,660$37,490 - 122,2906%76%
96Urban and regional planners66061,820$40,670 - 86,29015%92%
97Dietitians and nutritionists64042,860$22,480 - 64,5309%72%
98Technical writers63064,990$43,240 - 84,67020%74%
99Commercial pilots61066,780$41,430 - 104,27013%74%
100Adult literacy, remedial education, and GED teachers and instructors60038,310$24,730 - 56,65014%54%

Where the Majority of Workers Do Not Have College Degrees

RankTitleLocal JobsLocal Mean SalaryTypical Local SalaryNational Growth % 2006-2016National % With College Degree
1Retail salespersons63,23026,380$15,570 - 43,91012%25%
2Customer service representatives51,46031,440$20,420 - 45,67025%22%
3Cashiers43,45020,890$15,190 - 30,890-2%10%
4Office clerks, general41,05028,430$16,780 - 41,90013%19%
5Stock clerks and order fillers35,27021,480$15,720 - 31,020-7%8%
6Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food34,46018,000$14,790 - 23,41018%5%
7Waiters and waitresses32,01020,980$14,750 - 36,32011%14%
8Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand31,71024,030$15,580 - 35,7702%5%
9General and operations managers29,300105,960$45,650 - 2%48%
10Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners27,87020,880$15,120 - 30,14015%4%
11Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks25,49022,240$15,790 - 33,5104%6%
12Executive secretaries and administrative assistants25,08037,800$25,250 - 53,67015%18%
13Carpenters24,34036,700$19,590 - 57,44010%6%
14Landscaping and groundskeeping workers23,03022,460$15,920 - 32,18018%6%
15Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks22,85035,160$22,650 - 50,24013%16%
16Construction laborers21,66028,410$15,200 - 44,34011%5%
17First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers21,04049,510$27,410 - 76,3206%29%
18Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive19,02030,300$20,110 - 41,8601%18%
19Security guards18,69024,290$17,140 - 33,16017%13%
20First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers18,58042,560$22,570 - 64,6504%25%
21Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer17,45040,120$26,680 - 58,16010%4%
22Maintenance and repair workers, general17,09035,250$21,360 - 53,76010%6%
23Receptionists and information clerks15,78026,500$17,100 - 37,83017%13%
24Team assemblers13,41024,700$16,280 - 37,1600%5%
25Home health aides13,11021,410$16,990 - 26,34049%7%
26Cooks, restaurant13,00022,560$16,140 - 30,69012%5%
27Cooks, fast food12,96017,840$14,840 - 22,4308%5%
28Teacher assistants12,84023,250$15,900 - 33,56010%18%
29Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants12,20025,120$17,370 - 32,95018%7%
30Truck drivers, light or delivery services12,16031,920$18,810 - 50,8908%4%
31Maids and housekeeping cleaners11,25019,940$15,240 - 26,04013%5%
32Counter attendants, cafeteria, food concession, and coffee shop10,91017,260$14,620 - 22,30010%8%
33Electricians10,50043,070$27,250 - 63,4307%7%
34Food preparation workers10,36021,910$15,270 - 32,44015%7%
35First-line supervisors/managers of food preparation and serving workers10,30033,550$19,480 - 50,45011%14%
36Bill and account collectors9,98031,260$21,940 - 41,95023%13%
37Automotive service technicians and mechanics9,50037,790$18,760 - 61,17014%4%
38Credit authorizers, checkers, and clerks9,46021,080$16,770 - 27,610-7%28%
39Computer support specialists9,45049,580$29,770 - 75,29013%43%
40Telemarketers9,37024,410$15,470 - 32,880-9%14%
41Personal and home care aides9,09022,270$17,030 - 29,39051%10%
42Dishwashers8,55017,890$14,940 - 22,41010%3%
43Business operations specialists, all other8,54064,020$31,570 - 103,23021%49%
44Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators8,30044,150$32,410 - 56,8708%3%
45Medical assistants8,19029,920$21,750 - 40,13035%10%
46Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers8,11017,760$14,730 - 23,41012%6%
47First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers8,02061,210$38,320 - 94,2609%10%
48Tellers7,92025,530$20,390 - 33,63014%16%
49Loan officers7,92066,320$30,930 - 111,32012%49%
50Packers and packagers, hand7,73019,560$14,760 - 27,130-11%3%
51Police and sheriff's patrol officers7,72054,050$41,520 - 68,45011%33%
52Billing and posting clerks and machine operators7,66032,040$21,850 - 42,7804%15%
53Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters7,41041,210$25,300 - 61,06011%4%
54Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses7,20043,390$27,590 - 59,69014%7%
55Correctional officers and jailers7,15037,190$29,060 - 47,83017%11%
56Hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop6,88017,940$14,840 - 23,45010%17%
57First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers6,82050,770$30,480 - 80,370-4%15%
58Child care workers6,68018,960$14,990 - 24,81018%15%
59Bartenders6,57020,870$14,810 - 35,63011%17%
60Data entry keyers6,41029,080$20,160 - 40,000-4%18%
61Cement masons and concrete finishers6,41037,840$23,680 - 52,58011%2%
62Counter and rental clerks6,29024,180$15,140 - 38,93023%16%
63First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers6,19061,430$35,060 - 94,7007%13%
64Driver/sales workers6,04024,980$14,840 - 40,790-4%4%
65Electrical and electronic equipment assemblers5,96036,270$21,800 - 52,960-26%6%
66Loan interviewers and clerks5,60036,610$25,720 - 50,5100%24%
67Medical secretaries5,42031,010$22,700 - 40,37017%18%
68File clerks5,39022,050$15,900 - 33,130-40%20%
69Helpers--production workers5,28021,730$15,050 - 31,4900%4%
70Painters, construction and maintenance5,25031,160$20,890 - 41,83012%6%
71Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers5,18033,580$18,170 - 51,910-6%14%
72Insurance sales agents5,05051,980$26,960 - 83,45013%45%
73Reservation and transportation ticket agents and travel clerks4,86030,840$20,030 - 48,3401%29%
74Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists4,72028,050$15,260 - 46,69012%6%
75Pharmacy technicians4,69029,430$21,420 - 38,83032%16%
76Electrical and electronic engineering technicians4,63051,150$30,480 - 76,3804%18%
77Drywall and ceiling tile installers4,47034,430$21,210 - 49,4107%2%
78Cleaners of vehicles and equipment4,44020,740$15,100 - 30,02014%3%
79Purchasing agents, except wholesale, retail, and farm products4,42050,630$29,320 - 80,1200%42%
80Dental assistants4,37034,540$22,820 - 45,06029%9%
81Production, planning, and expediting clerks4,36040,740$24,980 - 61,9104%30%
82Bus drivers, school4,32026,250$19,000 - 32,7609%4%
83Paralegals and legal assistants4,27049,340$32,570 - 76,81022%45%
84Preschool teachers, except special education4,23022,360$15,960 - 30,44026%43%
85Industrial truck and tractor operators4,10029,320$20,500 - 39,520-1%2%
86Machinists4,09035,390$20,280 - 52,420-2%3%
87Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers4,06033,040$21,340 - 47,8705%2%
88Human resources assistants, except payroll and timekeeping4,04038,430$25,470 - 53,28011%29%
89Postal service mail carriers4,030 1%11%
90Administrative services managers4,01059,950$29,200 - 100,20012%40%
91Order clerks4,00029,760$18,090 - 42,860-23%16%
92Payroll and timekeeping clerks3,97034,260$22,840 - 47,5303%18%
93Claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators3,89051,930$30,610 - 80,1709%47%
94Sales representatives, services, all other3,88050,280$24,940 - 80,12028%48%
95Food service managers3,79047,050$25,460 - 68,7905%24%
96Fitness trainers and aerobics instructors3,79034,770$15,510 - 60,05027%47%
97Telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installers3,62046,550$29,010 - 65,5903%13%
98Amusement and recreation attendants3,61020,570$14,970 - 30,52024%22%
99Recreation workers3,56025,400$15,180 - 43,29013%47%
100Roofers3,54029,460$18,750 - 41,61014%3%
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Career Schools in Phoenix

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Apollo College
Phoenix, Arizona
  • Programs: Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Medicine, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Certificate, Diploma
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Argosy University
Phoenix, Arizona
  • Programs: Business And Management, Education And Teaching, Family And Social Work, Liberal Arts, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Medicine, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Doctorate, Master
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Brookline College
Phoenix, Arizona
  • Programs: Business And Management, Law, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Security And Law Enforcement
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Diploma
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Brown Mackie College
Phoenix, Arizona
  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Law, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Diploma
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CollegeAmerica
Phoenix, Arizona
  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Design, Hospitality, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Real Estate And Construction Management
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Master
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Collins College
Phoenix, Arizona
  • Programs: Computer Science And Engineering, Design, Leisure, Media, Photography And Commercial Art
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor
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DeVry University
Phoenix, Arizona
  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Design, Engineering, Engineering Technician, Leisure, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor
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Empire Beauty Schools
Phoenix, Arizona

Everest College
Phoenix, Arizona
  • Programs: Basic Skills, Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Design, Engineering Technician, Family And Social Work, Hospitality, Law, Liberal Arts, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Office And Administration, Religion And Philosophy, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Coursework, Diploma, Non-Degree
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High-Tech Institute
Phoenix, Arizona
  • Programs: Computer Science And Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Technician, Mechanics And Repair, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Diploma
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Kaplan College
Phoenix, Arizona
  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Design, Engineering Technician, Law, Mechanics And Repair, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Medicine, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Office And Administration, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Diploma
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Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
Phoenix, Arizona
  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Education And Teaching, Engineering Technician, Family And Social Work, Medical Administration
  • Degrees/Course Work: Certificate, Master
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Refrigeration School Inc
Phoenix, Arizona

TechSkills
Phoenix, Arizona

TechSkills - Medical
Phoenix, Arizona

The Art Institutes
Phoenix, Arizona
  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Construction Trades, Cooking And Culinary Arts, Design, Engineering Technician, Family And Social Work, Fine Arts, Hospitality, Leisure, Media, Music, Photography And Commercial Art
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Coursework, Diploma, Non-Degree
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The Bryman School of Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona
  • Programs: Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate
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Universal Technical Institute
Phoenix, Arizona

University of Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona
  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Education And Teaching, Family And Social Work, Hospitality, Medical Administration, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Bachelor, Master
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Western International University
Phoenix, Arizona
  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Law, Medical Administration, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Master
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Jobs More Common Near Phoenix Than Most Other Cities

* Average job popularity for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal JobsPop. vs. Avg.*
Continuous mining machine operators34,91017014.1
Nuclear engineers93,3501,00012.4
Credit authorizers, checkers, and clerks21,0809,46011.3
Travel guides34,7001109.2
Mechanical door repairers26,2907108.6
Credit analysts47,3707,7707.6
Automotive glass installers and repairers35,7904006.9
Tapers31,6802,5806.3
Patternmakers, metal and plastic31,8301806.1
Fence erectors27,2407206
Helpers--painters, paperhangers, plasterers, and stucco masons23,9901,0705.6
Gaming managers70,8101405.2
Umpires, referees, and other sports officials30,8804104.9
Plasterers and stucco masons31,0202,2704.9
Graduate teaching assistants32,4402,4804.8
Gaming surveillance officers and gaming investigators34,4703004.5
Aircraft structure, surfaces, rigging, and systems assemblers39,4608204.4
Airfield operations specialists33,8701704.3
Floor layers, except carpet, wood, and hard tiles34,2503504.2
Reinforcing iron and rebar workers38,0609904.1
Athletes and sports competitors 3604
Airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers 3,1803.9
Stonemasons36,3804803.7
Administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers80,6303003.7
Precision instrument and equipment repairers, all other44,6902703.6
Cooling and freezing equipment operators and tenders26,3501403.6
First-line supervisors/managers of correctional officers52,4508203.5
Proofreaders and copy markers20,2306103.4
Semiconductor processors36,2309903.3
Foundry mold and coremakers30,0002803.2
Baggage porters and bellhops21,9401,8603.2
Forensic science technicians54,6803103.1
Health diagnosing and treating practitioners, all other71,8301,0903.1
Purchasing agents and buyers, farm products61,0202802.9
Helpers--carpenters28,0902,8302.9
Traffic technicians63,5301102.8
Skin care specialists27,2507802.7
Carpet installers29,3209402.7
Materials engineers81,3806902.7
Designers, all other58,4802602.6
Drywall and ceiling tile installers34,4304,4702.6
Ophthalmic laboratory technicians29,4108202.6
Power distributors and dispatchers 1102.6
Real estate brokers63,5001,5902.6
Cartographers and photogrammetrists54,9803002.6
Correctional officers and jailers37,1907,1502.6
Cooks, all other23,3303302.6
Entertainment attendants and related workers, all other19,2208102.6
Meter readers, utilities43,6901,1802.6
Hydrologists58,0001702.5

Work Paying Relatively Well in the Phoenix, Arizona Metro Area (2008 data)

* Average Salary Index for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalarySalary Index *Local Jobs
Traffic technicians63,5301.54110
Occupational health and safety technicians70,6501.47120
Funeral attendants33,3401.44230
Real estate sales agents67,0201.423,080
Business teachers, postsecondary100,2401.36840
Wholesale and retail buyers, except farm products68,2101.342,460
Control and valve installers and repairers, except mechanical door61,0001.33500
Writers and authors70,4001.31380
Demonstrators and product promoters33,6401.311,340
Computer systems analysts89,1901.36,310
Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors49,3801.28500
Radio and television announcers49,7101.27600
Paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators45,9801.27510
Photographers39,8801.26930
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary96,2701.26750
Library assistants, clerical29,8101.24660
Meter readers, utilities43,6901.241,180
Surveying and mapping technicians46,7201.23760
Medical and clinical laboratory technicians43,8301.231,480
Vocational education teachers, postsecondary59,8301.231,480
Electrical and electronic equipment assemblers36,2701.235,960
Refuse and recyclable material collectors36,8801.22900
Transportation inspectors76,0701.22270
Designers, all other58,4801.21260
Lawyers124,4401.215,770
Directors, religious activities and education50,1901.21180
Camera operators, television, video, and motion picture50,8101.21300
Transportation workers, all other39,4901.2280
Septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleaners43,7201.2170
Welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders39,7501.2200
Mental health counselors48,9501.2690
Computer support specialists49,5801.189,450
Optometrists124,7101.18550
Life scientists, all other84,8201.18260
Social workers, all other55,6901.18350
Office and administrative support workers, all other36,4001.171,550
Legal secretaries42,0901.173,250
Industrial machinery mechanics51,9901.171,620
Multiple machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic36,8301.17290
Survey researchers49,7201.16310
Water and liquid waste treatment plant and system operators47,2401.16620
Court reporters58,0801.16150
Advertising sales agents54,1501.162,610
Ambulance drivers and attendants, except emergency medical technicians27,6701.15150
Fitness trainers and aerobics instructors34,7701.153,790
Property, real estate, and community association managers61,6101.152,670
Paralegals and legal assistants49,3401.154,270
Construction managers96,8701.152,930
Machine feeders and offbearers29,8201.15970
Broadcast technicians40,7301.15260

Highest Paying Jobs in Phoenix, Arizona Metro Area (2008 data)

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal Jobs
Orthodontists211,600 
Anesthesiologists209,670570
Obstetricians and gynecologists194,250250
Internists, general184,450500
Surgeons184,370590
Physicians and surgeons, all other178,5103,170
Dentists, all other specialists171,460 
Chief executives165,9302,390
Family and general practitioners153,110840
Pediatricians, general152,490370
Dentists, general140,1001,660
Optometrists124,710550
Lawyers124,4405,770
Recreation and fitness studies teachers, postsecondary120,060 
Engineering managers116,4904,540
Podiatrists111,270220
General and operations managers105,96029,300
Computer and information scientists, research105,400180
Computer and information systems managers104,4803,210
Pharmacists104,2403,470
Business teachers, postsecondary100,240840
Veterinarians98,560820
Air traffic controllers96,890390
Construction managers96,8702,930
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary96,270750
Education administrators, postsecondary95,8701,240
Nuclear engineers93,3501,000
Financial managers93,2405,760
Sales managers92,2807,070
Computer systems analysts89,1906,310
Judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates88,710300
Marketing managers87,7302,770
Human resources managers, all other87,420880
Industrial production managers86,6201,320
Natural sciences managers86,350350
Life scientists, all other84,820260
Training and development managers83,480490
Engineers, all other82,7201,800
Managers, all other82,2304,140
Electrical engineers82,0503,160
Purchasing managers82,0501,020
First-line supervisors/managers of police and detectives81,8801,730
Materials engineers81,380690
Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents81,3704,510
Computer software engineers, systems software81,0703,700
Administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers80,630300
Atmospheric and space scientists80,580 
Actuaries80,530160
Compensation and benefits managers80,430540
Public relations managers79,680720

Large Companies Headquartered in Phoenix

CompanyRevenue 2005 (billions)
Avnet 11.1
Phelps Dodge 9
PetSmart 3.8
Swift Transportation 3.2
Pinnacle West Capital 3.1
Apollo Group 2.3
CSK Auto 1.6

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