Arizona Income Statistics
Arizona Wealth Score
The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of a state's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.
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C
Arizona Below averageLess wealthy than 76% of states in US
Source: Map AI Methodology
Wealthiest and Least Wealthy Counties in Arizona
- Maricopa County (101% of U.S. avg)
- Pima County (92% of U.S. avg)
- Yavapai County (90% of U.S. avg)
- Apache County (67% of U.S. avg)
- La Paz County (73% of U.S. avg)
- Navajo County (74% of U.S. avg)
Ranked by the Map AI Wealth Index, which combines income, employment, and income inequality metrics.
Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Arizona | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $80,381 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $56,905 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 5.7% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 12.5% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 11.6% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Arizona is about the same as in US. Income has been growing faster in Arizona (5.7%/yr) than in US (4.8%/yr).
About 12% of adults in Arizona earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, lower than the US average of 14%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Arizona grew by 59.9% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $80,381 in 2024. That's an average of about 5.7% per year.
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Arizona
| Metric | Arizona | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.548 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $65,388 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $54,779 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 16.2% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Arizona, it is 0.548, about the same as US's 0.552, so income here is about as evenly distributed as there.
Men's income is about 19% more than women's income in Arizona. Over a 35-year career, a 19% wage gap accumulates to roughly $371,315 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Arizona has narrowed from about 17% to 16% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 19% in 2011, and was narrowest at 16% in 2020. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $3,189 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Arizona | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 18.4% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 22 | 22 |
Approximately 183,158 people are unemployed in Arizona.
The average commute time in Arizona is 22 minutes, about the same as in US.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Arizona has fallen from 8.9% to 5.1% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 10.3% in 2013.
Arizona Wealth Compared With Nearby States
Arizona is the 2nd largest of the 6 states compared here, 7,356,359 residents against a local median of 3,390,702. Arizona's median household income, at $80,381, runs 16% below the $95,466 typical of the states around it. That is the weaker end of the local range on this measure.
The states themselves spread $34,638 on median household income, so Arizona sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Arizona has the 4th highest median household income of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Income growthAverage yearly change in median household income since 2016. Each year is measured in its own dollars, so this is growth before inflation. | Unemployment | Income inequalityGini coefficient: 0 would mean every household earns the same, 1 that a single household earns everything. The lower the number, the more equally income is shared here. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 7,356,359 | $80,381 #4/6 | 5.7%/yr #1/6 | 5.1% #3/6 | 0.548 #3/6 |
| Utah | 3,390,702 | $95,466 | 5.4%/yr | 3.5% | 0.551 |
| New Mexico | 2,118,085 | $64,523 | 4.4%/yr | 5.9% | 0.567 |
| Nevada | 3,183,702 | $78,637 | 4.9%/yr | 6.9% | 0.546 |
| Colorado | 5,842,429 | $95,803 | 5.4%/yr | 4.6% | 0.524 |
| California | 39,245,658 | $99,161 | 5.6%/yr | 6.6% | 0.572 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Arizona has an overall wealth index grade of C, making it about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Arizona.
How Wealthy Is Arizona?
Arizona has a wealth index grade of C. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average. The median household income is $80,381, close to the US average of $80,455.
How has median household income changed in Arizona?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Arizona rose 60%, from $50,279 to $80,381. Over the same years, income here outpaced the U.S. as a whole: +60% against +57%.
What was the median household income in Arizona in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Arizona was $77,075, up 6% from $72,817 in 2022. The US median that year was $78,147.
What was the median household income in Arizona in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Arizona was $61,734. By 2024 it had risen 30% to $80,381.
What is the Gini coefficient in Arizona?
The Gini coefficient in Arizona is 0.548. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is almost the same as the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed about as equally as in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Arizona?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Arizona has narrowed from about 17% to 16% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 19% in 2011, and was narrowest at 16% in 2020. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $3,189 since 2009.
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