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Across the state, most public employees made between $25,000-$50,000.
The national median hourly wage is $19.14, according to the most recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. According to the OECD, the average yearly wage in the US is more than $60,000.
Michael Graham had the highest salary among public employees in the state. They earned $3,200,000 for the year.
Top Salaries By Employer
| Employer | Salary |
|---|---|
| Arizona State University | $3,200,000 |
| University of Arizona | $2,480,000 |
| Maricopa Community Colleges | $413,000 |
| Northern Arizona University | $390,000 |
| Pima Community College | $333,700 |
| Phoenix | $314,999 |
| Pima County | $295,200 |
| State of Arizona | $285,230 |
| Maricopa County | $259,251 |
| Mesa | $250,640 |
| Gilbert | $248,519 |
| Peoria | $228,014 |
| Chandler | $224,175 |
| Pinal County | $218,552 |
| Scottsdale | $218,005 |
| Tucson | $215,687 |
| Glendale | $215,250 |
| Yavapai County | $210,000 |
| Avondale | $205,347 |
| Tempe | $201,986 |
| Surprise | $180,493 |
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