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Tucson, AZ is a city with promising job growth. With a projected growth rate of 23.70%, jobs are expected to grow faster than the national average of 30.54%. Unemployment in Tucson is also lower than the national average, currently standing at 4.3%. Employment opportunities in Tucson are increasing, making it an attractive destination for those looking for a job or seeking to advance their career. With its sunny climate and diverse cultural attractions, Tucson provides many appealing features to draw people into the job market.

The unemployment rate in Tucson is 7.4% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Tucson has been Negative.
- Jobs have Decreased by 3.6% over the past year.
- The average salary in Tucson is $48,058.
- The median home cost in Tucson is $303,400

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Tucson? Architecture, Engineering ($82,186)
- Worst paying jobs? Personal Care ($14,567)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction ($64,047)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Accommodation and Food Services ($17,560)
- Average Income of Residents in Tucson (  Unlock) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Tucson (  Unlock) is higher than USA (6)

Process of Job Search

View jobs in occupation categories below. It is important to join a job site search that offers legally protected status, inclusive workplace, and diverse and inclusive workplace if you're looking for work in Tucson. A team that respects gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, and other legally protected status are important to look for.

Diverse and inclusive employers are looking for job seekers with a wide range of skills and experience. You can find jobs in Tucson, Arizona that match your qualifications.

     JobsTucson, ArizonaUnited States
    Unlock$37,638
    Unlock$69,021
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  Average Salary by OccupationTucson, ArizonaUnited States
  Management  Unlock$77,236
  Business, Financial  Unlock$68,299
  Computer, Math  Unlock$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering  Unlock$86,023
  Sciences  Unlock$66,034
  Social Service  Unlock$44,925
  Legal  Unlock$88,013
  Education  Unlock$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment  Unlock$43,591
  Health Practitioners  Unlock$75,327
  Health Technicians  Unlock$41,524
  Healthcare Support  Unlock$25,441
  Fire Fighters  Unlock$35,516
  Law Enforcement  Unlock$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving  Unlock$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance  Unlock$23,378
  Personal Care  Unlock$15,351
  Sales, Related  Unlock$33,178
  Office Admin, Support  Unlock$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry  Unlock$25,716
  Construction, Extraction  Unlock$41,315
  Maintence, Repair  Unlock$48,436
  Production  Unlock$38,103
  Transportation  Unlock$39,572
  Material Moving  Unlock$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryTucson, ArizonaUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting  Unlock$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction  Unlock$74,432
  Construction  Unlock$44,287
  Manufacturing  Unlock$51,585
  Wholesale Trade  Unlock$51,301
  Retail Trade  Unlock$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing  Unlock$43,256
  Utilities  Unlock$77,546
  Information  Unlock$61,268
  Finance and Insurance  Unlock$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing  Unlock$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services  Unlock$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  Unlock$75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services  Unlock$30,687
  Educational Services  Unlock$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance  Unlock$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation  Unlock$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services  Unlock$18,154
  Other Services  Unlock$29,481
  Public Administration  Unlock$61,644
Unemployment by Year (Years 1990 to 2021)
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My wife and I characterize ourselves as a young couple, well educated, with decent positions and we’re Tucson natives. We’ve observed our quality of life from both a  More

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I was reading the reviews for Tucson, and after living there for 6 years, I feel the need to weigh in. There are many pros in Tucson: access to recreational areas,  More

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I spend considerable time in and around Tucson, and I've see it rapidly going "downhill" since 2020. It's definitely not the nice town I remember from when I was a  More

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