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💰 COL Index: 106 — Near Avg Cost

Salaries in Queen Creek, AZ

Modeled occupation planning estimates with gross-pay and cost-context formulas.

Model generated 2026-02-26 · Methodology reviewed July 16, 2026 · 40 selected occupations

Selected-Role Model Average
$55,280
unweighted modeled medians; not a worker average
Purchasing-Power Model
$52,398
model average ÷ 105.5 × 100
Highest Modeled Role
Software Developer
$129,359
City 1BR Rent Reference
$1,424
monthly context; not a current quote

What does the salary model mean for Queen Creek?

$55,280 is the unweighted arithmetic average of the modeled medians for these 40 selected occupations. It is not an official mean or median for all local workers.

Model average$55,280/year
Gross monthly equivalent$4,607/month
Household income context$135,444

Keep the measures separate: gross monthly salary is before taxes and deductions; household income can include multiple earners; the selected-role model average is not weighted by local employment.

🏆 Highest Modeled Values in This 40-Role Set

Ranked by modeled annual occupation median. These are planning estimates, not direct local OEWS rows.

🥇 +2% vs national

Software Developer

$129,359
💡 Purchasing-power model $122,615
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $62.19/hr
National projected growth +17.0%
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🥈 +2% vs national

Accountant

$87,500
💡 Purchasing-power model $82,938
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $42.07/hr
National projected growth +3.0%
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🥉 +2% vs national

Registered Nurse

$87,490
💡 Purchasing-power model $82,929
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $42.06/hr
National projected growth +6.0%
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4️⃣ +2% vs national

Elementary School Teacher

$64,720
💡 Purchasing-power model $61,346
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $31.12/hr
National projected growth +3.0%
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5️⃣ +2% vs national

Electrician

$62,565
💡 Purchasing-power model $59,303
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $30.08/hr
National projected growth +3.0%
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📋 Complete Salary Guide — All 40 Occupations in Queen Creek

Purchasing-power equivalent = modeled annual median divided by the planning cost index (105.5/100). It does not estimate taxes or take-home pay. This city cost reference is above 100.

Showing all 40 occupations.

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1 Software Developer $129,359
2 Accountant $87,500
3 Registered Nurse $87,490
4 Elementary School Teacher $64,720
5 Electrician $62,565
6 Real Estate Agent $62,494
7 Heavy Truck Driver $53,965
8 Medical Assistant $50,825
9 Welder $50,825
10 Nail Technician $50,825
11 Cosmetologist $50,825
12 Personal Trainer $50,825
13 Chef/Head Cook $50,825
14 Auto Mechanic $50,825
15 Veterinary Technician $50,825
16 Pharmacy Technician $50,825
17 Dental Assistant $50,825
18 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) $50,825
19 Nursing Assistant (CNA) $50,825
20 Project Manager $50,825
21 Police Officer $50,825
22 Graphic Designer $50,825
23 Data Analyst $50,825
24 Plumber $50,825
25 Loan Officer $50,825
26 Insurance Agent $50,825
27 Carpenter $50,825
28 Physical Therapist $50,825
29 Human Resources Specialist $50,825
30 Financial Analyst $50,825
31 Pharmacist $50,825
32 HVAC Technician $50,825
33 Social Worker $50,825
34 Firefighter $50,825
35 Construction Manager $50,825
36 Dental Hygienist $50,825
37 Web Developer $50,825
38 Marketing Manager $50,825
39 Paralegal $50,825
40 Security Guard $36,736

OCity planning estimates. National occupation references are inputs; displayed city values are modeled rather than direct local BLS occupation rows.

Queen Creek salary model: formulas, sources and limitations

Stored occupation model comparison

modeled estimate ÷ stored national reference = row comparison

On this owner, estimate-to-reference ratios are 0.322×–1.524× across occupations. Ratios can vary by occupation, so this is not described as one citywide multiplier or a direct local OEWS download.

Purchasing-power equivalent

modeled estimate ÷ 105.5 × 100

This comparison does not estimate taxes or take-home pay and is not an official BLS adjustment.

Limitations. “Average” is unweighted across selected occupations. Growth fields are national occupation projections, not local forecasts. City and metro geographies can differ. Repeated stored employment counts are not presented as local jobs.
BLS OEWS methodologyBLS national projectionsCensus/ACS income context

Model generated 2026-02-26; methodology reviewed July 16, 2026.

🏙️ Living Costs in Queen Creek

🏠
1BR Rent
$1,424/mo
🏡
2BR Rent
$1,780/mo
🏘️
Median Home
$612,490
📉
Unemployment
3.8%
💳
Median Income
$135,444
🎓
College Educated
35%
🚶
Walk Score
35/100
📊
Cost of Living
106
Near Avg Cost
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❓ Queen Creek Salary FAQ

What does the average salary in Queen Creek mean on this page?

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$55,280 is the unweighted arithmetic average of the modeled medians for 40 selected occupations. It is not an official mean or median for all Queen Creek workers.

What is the monthly salary estimate in Queen Creek?

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The selected-occupation model average equals about $4,607 per month before taxes and deductions. This gross arithmetic conversion is not take-home pay or household income.

What is a good salary in Queen Creek?

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There is no universal threshold. Household size, current housing quotes, taxes, debt, benefits, transportation and other recurring costs determine fit. The figures here are planning references, not affordability guarantees.

Are these direct local BLS salary observations for Queen Creek?

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No. Each stored city planning estimate is compared with its stored national occupation reference. The estimate-to-reference relationship is 0.322×–1.524× across occupations; it is not represented as one universal city multiplier or a direct local BLS observation.

📝 Planning Takeaways for Queen Creek

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