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Average salary by job family in Sierra Vista
| Management | $112,340 |
|---|---|
| Computer and Mathematical | $105,190 |
| Legal | $102,690 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $98,560 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $94,490 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $88,980 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $87,150 |
| Protective Service | $69,960 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $69,880 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $55,320 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $55,100 |
| Construction and Extraction | $53,430 |
| Community and Social Service | $53,000 |
| Production | $50,730 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $44,650 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $44,270 |
| Sales and Related | $43,220 |
| Healthcare Support | $40,790 |
| Personal Care and Service | $37,120 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $36,460 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $36,440 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $35,330 |
Highest-paying jobs in Sierra Vista
- Family Medicine Physicians$332,850
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$162,750
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$154,640
- Chief Executives$148,960
- Physicians, All Other$146,270
- Sales Managers$142,520
- Pharmacists$142,460
- Nurse Practitioners$134,570
- Managers, All Other$132,690
- Industrial Production Managers$129,910
Most common jobs in Sierra Vista and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cashiers | 1,150 | $32,660 | $31,570 |
| Retail Salespersons | 1,060 | $35,350 | $33,140 |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,040 | $100,790 | $78,740 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 740 | $31,980 | $30,580 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | 730 | $103,130 | $108,350 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 690 | $37,250 | $36,530 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 600 | $40,940 | $34,020 |
| Office Clerks, General | 570 | $43,860 | $40,400 |
| Registered Nurses | 560 | $90,030 | $85,380 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 560 | $39,930 | $37,120 |
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Cost of living in Sierra Vista
Prices in the Sierra Vista area are 11% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 89.2 for 2024. The average local salary of $62,770 therefore buys what $70,336 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $264,784, 4.5 times the median household income of $58,970.
$264,784typical home value
$58,970median household income
89.2BEA price parity
125,458metro population
Take-home pay in Sierra Vista
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $35,370 | $30,109 | $2,509 |
| Median wage | $47,050 | $39,202 | $3,267 |
| Average wage | $62,770 | $51,440 | $4,287 |
| 75th percentile wage | $77,800 | $62,011 | $5,168 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Salaries for every job in Sierra Vista
Management16 jobs
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$163K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$155K
- Chief Executives$149K
- Sales Managers$143K
- Managers, All Other$133K
- Industrial Production Managers$130K
- Financial Managers$122K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$118K
- Construction Managers$110K
- General and Operations Managers$101K
- Facilities Managers$96K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$84K
- Administrative Services Managers$77K
- Social and Community Service Managers$76K
- Food Service Managers$63K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$57K
Computer and Mathematical9 jobs
- Software Developers$119K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$119K
- Computer Systems Analysts$116K
- Computer Network Architects$116K
- Information Security Analysts$113K
- Data Scientists$103K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$101K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$88K
- Computer User Support Specialists$57K
Legal2 jobs
Architecture and Engineering3 jobs
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical17 jobs
- Family Medicine Physicians$333K
- Physicians, All Other$146K
- Pharmacists$142K
- Nurse Practitioners$135K
- Physical Therapists$107K
- Registered Nurses$90K
- Dental Hygienists$90K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$82K
- Respiratory Therapists$78K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$68K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$58K
- Paramedics$57K
- Medical Records Specialists$47K
- Pharmacy Technicians$45K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$42K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$40K
- Psychiatric Technicians$36K
Life, Physical, and Social Science1 jobs
Business and Financial Operations13 jobs
- Logisticians$101K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$100K
- Management Analysts$98K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$93K
- Project Management Specialists$92K
- Training and Development Specialists$89K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$88K
- Compliance Officers$85K
- Human Resources Specialists$84K
- Accountants and Auditors$82K
- Personal Financial Advisors$80K
- Cost Estimators$76K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$70K
Protective Service8 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$109K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$103K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$81K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$66K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$54K
- Firefighters$54K
- Security Guards$39K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$37K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media2 jobs
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair9 jobs
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$91K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$77K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$66K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$62K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$61K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$56K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$52K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$51K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$46K
Educational Instruction and Library9 jobs
- Instructional Coordinators$74K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$56K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$52K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$48K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$38K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$33K
Construction and Extraction11 jobs
- Construction and Building Inspectors$81K
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$73K
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$63K
- Electricians$59K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$57K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$54K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$54K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$47K
- Carpenters$47K
- Construction Laborers$44K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$43K
Community and Social Service5 jobs
Production6 jobs
Office and Administrative Support24 jobs
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$66K
- Postal Service Clerks$62K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$57K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$57K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$56K
- Procurement Clerks$53K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$52K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$48K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$48K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$46K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$45K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$45K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$44K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$44K
- Office Clerks, General$44K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$43K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$42K
- Data Entry Keyers$42K
- Tellers$40K
- Customer Service Representatives$40K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$39K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$38K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$36K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$33K
Transportation and Material Moving12 jobs
- Commercial Pilots$106K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$59K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$52K
- Light Truck Drivers$50K
- Bus Drivers, School$42K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$39K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$38K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$38K
- Driver/Sales Workers$38K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$37K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$34K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$31K
Sales and Related10 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$91K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$83K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$77K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$63K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$62K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$47K
- Parts Salespersons$45K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$45K
- Retail Salespersons$35K
- Cashiers$33K
Healthcare Support4 jobs
Personal Care and Service3 jobs
Food Preparation and Serving Related11 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$47K
- Bartenders$44K
- Waiters and Waitresses$41K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$40K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$36K
- Cooks, Restaurant$35K
- Food Preparation Workers$34K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$34K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$34K
- Dishwashers$32K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$32K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance5 jobs
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry1 jobs
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Salary in Sierra Vista: questions
What is a good salary in Sierra Vista?
Half of all workers in the Sierra Vista metro earn less than $47,050 and the average is $62,770. Earning more than $77,800 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Sierra Vista to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $62,265, because prices here are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.2).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Sierra Vista?
Family Medicine Physicians ($332,850), Computer and Information Systems Managers ($162,750), Architectural and Engineering Managers ($154,640).
What is the average salary in Douglas?
Douglas is part of the Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ metro area, where the average salary is $62,770 a year and the median $47,050. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Douglas, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ (43420), all occupations and 181 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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