Which sector pays the most premium in Arizona?

Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations has the highest sector GUPPI in Arizona: +8.0% (BLS OEWS May 2025 median $36,190/yr vs national $33,497/yr).

Which sector pays below average in Arizona?

Educational Instruction and Library Occupations has the lowest sector GUPPI in Arizona: −16.7% (BLS OEWS May 2025 median $50,960/yr vs national $61,160/yr).

How does Arizona compare to other states for sector pay?

Arizona (AZ) has 6 sectors paying above the national employment-weighted average and 16 sectors below. Use the Gera Sector Pay Premium Index to browse all 22 sectors for any state.

Arizona — sector wage premiums across 22 occupational sectors

Which sectors in Arizona pay above the national average?

As of May 2025 BLS OEWS data, Arizona pays +8.0% above the national average for Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations (state median: $36,190 vs national approx. $33,497). Across 22 sectors, Arizona's highest-premium sector is Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations. Re-dated annually from BLS OEWS.

Source:U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — Major Group Rollups·As of May 2025 state estimates (major-group rollup) · updated annually (BLS OEWS) · last refreshed 20 June 2026

Gera US Sector Pay Premium Index

Arizona's top sector premium: Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations at GUPPI +8.0% (national avg: $33,497).

How this is calculated

Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations +8.0%

Arizona — GUPPI across all occupational sectors (BLS OEWS May 2025)

#	Sector	State median	National avg	GUPPI
1	Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations	$36,190	$33,497	+8.0%
2	Personal Care and Service Occupations	$36,790	$35,534	+3.5%
3	Transportation and Material Moving Occupations	$44,950	$43,676	+2.9%
4	Healthcare Support Occupations	$38,620	$37,607	+2.7%
5	Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations	$92,500	$90,805	+1.9%
6	Production Occupations	$47,240	$46,816	+0.9%
7	Office and Administrative Support Occupations	$47,190	$47,910	−1.5%
8	Protective Service Occupations	$50,810	$51,939	−2.2%
9	Sales and Related Occupations	$38,320	$39,171	−2.2%
10	Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations	$37,570	$38,525	−2.5%
11	Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations	$57,290	$59,120	−3.1%
12	Architecture and Engineering Occupations	$96,970	$100,184	−3.2%
13	Construction and Extraction Occupations	$58,020	$60,202	−3.6%
14	Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations	$80,120	$85,407	−6.2%
15	Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations	$35,250	$37,695	−6.5%
16	Community and Social Service Occupations	$52,680	$57,575	−8.5%
17	Computer and Mathematical Occupations	$103,440	$113,425	−8.8%
18	Business and Financial Operations Occupations	$77,920	$85,690	−9.1%
19	Legal Occupations	$96,000	$106,531	−9.9%
20	Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations	$56,710	$64,550	−12.1%
21	Management Occupations	$107,740	$126,800	−15.0%
22	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations	$50,960	$61,160	−16.7%

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Frequently asked questions

Which sector pays the most premium in Arizona?: Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations has the highest sector GUPPI in Arizona: +8.0% (BLS OEWS May 2025 median $36,190/yr vs national $33,497/yr).
Which sector pays below average in Arizona?: Educational Instruction and Library Occupations has the lowest sector GUPPI in Arizona: −16.7% (BLS OEWS May 2025 median $50,960/yr vs national $61,160/yr).
How does Arizona compare to other states for sector pay?: Arizona (AZ) has 6 sectors paying above the national employment-weighted average and 16 sectors below. Use the Gera Sector Pay Premium Index to browse all 22 sectors for any state.

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Data source

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — Major Group Rollups · May 2025 state estimates (major-group rollup) · Public domain (U.S. federal government work)

GUPPI computed by GeraJobs. Last updated: 2026-06-20. Full methodology · ← All sectors