Jobs, pay and daily life in Tempe, from official statistics with source and year on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Tempe is a city in Arizona with 188,065 residents. The median household earns $79,663 a year and the median rent is $1,743 a month, which is 26.3% of the median household income. We could not match it to a metropolitan area in the BLS wage tables, so metro pay data is not shown.
Federal jobs in Arizona (983) →State guide: ArizonaCountry guide
There are 983 federal postings open in Arizona (USAJOBS, state level; we do not have a city filter for them). Private-sector jobs are not in this feed.
No metropolitan wage table is matched to this city. Employment shares of residents by industry (ACS):
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 24.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 13.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 12.2% |
| Retail trade | 10.7% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 9.7% |
| Manufacturing | 8.7% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 4.9% |
| Construction | 4.8% |
| Other services | 4.0% |
| Public administration | 3.3% |
| Information | 2.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.7% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 0.3% |
| How residents get to work ⇅ | Share ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 59.0% |
| Public transit | 3.4% |
| Walk | 3.7% |
| Work from home | 21.2% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 7.2% |
Shares are of workers aged 16 and over; they describe residents, wherever they work.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $79,663 |
| Income per person | $44,493 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,743 |
| Yearly rent as share of median household income | 26.3% |
| Median home value | $455,400 |
| Homeowners | 42.3% |
| Poverty rate | 15.8% |
| Price level of the metro area (US = 100) | n/a |
| Metro median pay, all occupations | n/a |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
State tax: Flat 2.50%.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median age | 30.0 |
| High school or higher (25+) | 93.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 50.0% |
| Born abroad | 14.4% |
| Labour force participation (16+) | 71.9% |
Work permits are federal: see permits and first steps.
| Month ⇅ | Mean temperature (°C) ⇅ | Mean temperature (°F) ⇅ | Precipitation (mm) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11.4 | 53 | 33 |
| Feb | 12.9 | 55 | 32 |
| Mar | 16.8 | 62 | 21 |
| Apr | 20.6 | 69 | 8 |
| May | 25.9 | 79 | 6 |
| Jun | 32.0 | 90 | 2 |
| Jul | 33.9 | 93 | 33 |
| Aug | 33.0 | 91 | 33 |
| Sep | 30.0 | 86 | 22 |
| Oct | 23.4 | 74 | 14 |
| Nov | 16.8 | 62 | 19 |
| Dec | 11.0 | 52 | 31 |
Satellite-reanalysis climatology on a grid of roughly 50 km, so it smooths local effects (hills, coast, city heat). It is not a weather-station record.
| City ⇅ | State ⇅ | Distance (straight line) ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler | AZ | 9 mi | 280,136 | $108,095 | $1,902 |
| Gilbert | AZ | 12 mi | 280,262 | $122,551 | $2,110 |
| Mesa | AZ | 12 mi | 517,142 | $85,580 | $1,708 |
| Phoenix | AZ | 16 mi | 1,673,122 | $85,246 | $1,712 |
| Glendale | AZ | 18 mi | 252,833 | $73,530 | $1,528 |
| Scottsdale | AZ | 21 mi | 243,821 | $110,886 | $2,013 |
| Peoria | AZ | 35 mi | 196,906 | $95,815 | $1,843 |
| Surprise | AZ | 36 mi | 154,948 | $96,711 | $2,033 |
| Tucson | AZ | 105 mi | 554,011 | $60,483 | $1,235 |
| Henderson | NV | 252 mi | 350,020 | $95,415 | $1,863 |
Straight-line distance in miles, not driving distance.
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188,065 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
$1,743 a month (ACS 2020–2024), which is 26.3% of the median household income.
$79,663 (ACS 2020–2024, in 2024 dollars).
5.5% (ACS 2020–2024 estimate).
Arizona. See the state guide for minimum wage, taxes and pay.