Jobs, pay and daily life in Tucson, 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.
Tucson is a city in Arizona with 554,011 residents. The median household earns $60,483 a year and the median rent is $1,235 a month, which is 24.5% of the median household income. It is part of the Tucson, AZ metropolitan area, where BLS counts 389,630 jobs.
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| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | 12,130 | 1.38 | $83,610 | $46,680 | $199,310 | -21% |
| Retail Salespersons | 11,100 | 1.14 | $34,530 | $30,580 | $45,830 | -2% |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 11,030 | 1.02 | $34,420 | $30,580 | $38,070 | -4% |
| Registered Nurses | 10,120 | 1.19 | $94,110 | $65,880 | $128,540 | -4% |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 9,980 | 1.03 | $31,690 | $30,600 | $42,130 | +2% |
| Cashiers | 9,610 | 1.24 | $32,780 | $30,580 | $37,650 | -0% |
| Office Clerks, General | 8,070 | 1.31 | $43,920 | $34,740 | $61,260 | -2% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 7,880 | 1.21 | $40,090 | $33,580 | $57,010 | -10% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 7,780 | 1.05 | $42,940 | $34,800 | $58,300 | +7% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 7,300 | 1.28 | $36,490 | $30,580 | $73,520 | +4% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 6,830 | 0.96 | $35,960 | $31,540 | $55,880 | -4% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 5,370 | 0.97 | $36,180 | $31,030 | $44,140 | -2% |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 5,210 | 1.36 | $45,600 | $35,230 | $65,560 | -8% |
| Software Developers | 4,060 | 0.96 | $123,710 | $79,090 | $184,820 | -9% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 3,820 | 0.74 | $56,640 | $39,300 | $72,960 | -3% |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 3,810 | 1.08 | $37,500 | $31,170 | $44,910 | +0% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 3,630 | 0.85 | $45,030 | $35,010 | $60,600 | -5% |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 3,530 | 1.01 | $47,220 | $40,150 | $77,660 | -26% |
| Nursing Assistants | 3,500 | 0.96 | $42,560 | $35,270 | $56,560 | +1% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 3,500 | 0.97 | $59,440 | $42,340 | $84,660 | -14% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | 900 | 1.05 | $357,070 | $139,580 | $424,280 | +34% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 1,070 | 1.93 | $159,610 | $126,420 | $213,320 | -7% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 1,500 | 0.89 | $151,520 | $94,660 | $209,220 | -13% |
| Pharmacists | 1,010 | 1.25 | $147,420 | $72,760 | $175,370 | +5% |
| Sales Managers | 1,100 | 0.69 | $138,880 | $66,630 | $234,600 | -6% |
| Nurse Practitioners | 820 | 1.02 | $129,340 | $104,060 | $173,270 | -2% |
| Managers, All Other | 1,210 | 0.77 | $128,860 | $74,140 | $183,570 | -9% |
| Financial Managers | 1,360 | 0.64 | $126,170 | $77,680 | $227,390 | -24% |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 1,640 | 1.10 | $123,760 | $72,480 | $222,950 | -0% |
| Software Developers | 4,060 | 0.96 | $123,710 | $79,090 | $184,820 | -9% |
| Electrical Engineers | 1,690 | 3.40 | $117,470 | $78,390 | $177,130 | -3% |
| Lawyers | 1,690 | 0.90 | $107,510 | $64,300 | $218,530 | -33% |
| Aerospace Engineers | 1,720 | 10.14 | $106,760 | $78,250 | $169,990 | -21% |
| Physical Therapists | 660 | 0.98 | $102,420 | $80,410 | $136,580 | -0% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | 580 | 0.82 | $100,410 | $45,640 | $191,780 | -4% |
| Mechanical Engineers | 980 | 1.32 | $99,750 | $75,990 | $155,280 | -4% |
| Construction Managers | 820 | 0.86 | $98,740 | $70,300 | $160,120 | -14% |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 910 | 0.70 | $98,100 | $64,210 | $132,390 | -7% |
| Administrative Services Managers | 790 | 1.19 | $95,870 | $55,990 | $172,060 | -16% |
| Industrial Engineers | 1,010 | 1.10 | $95,700 | $77,460 | $152,910 | -7% |
These figures are for the whole Tucson, AZ metropolitan area, not the city alone.
Median pay across all occupations: $47,760 (US $50,980); unemployment 4.8% (2026M09).
| Industry (residents) ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 27.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 12.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 11.8% |
| Retail trade | 11.0% |
| Manufacturing | 8.1% |
| Construction | 6.3% |
| Other services | 5.6% |
| Public administration | 5.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 5.0% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 4.5% |
| Information | 1.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.1% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 0.5% |
| How residents get to work ⇅ | Share ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 65.9% |
| Public transit | 2.5% |
| Walk | 3.0% |
| Work from home | 12.4% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 8.8% |
Shares are of workers aged 16 and over; they describe residents, wherever they work.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,483 |
| Income per person | $32,970 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,235 |
| Yearly rent as share of median household income | 24.5% |
| Median home value | $299,700 |
| Homeowners | 52.4% |
| Poverty rate | 18.1% |
| Price level of the metro area (US = 100) | 96.9 |
| Metro median pay, all occupations | $47,760 |
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 | 34.6 |
| High school or higher (25+) | 88.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 33.1% |
| Born abroad | 15.2% |
| Labour force participation (16+) | 61.4% |
Work permits are federal: see permits and first steps.
| Month ⇅ | Mean temperature (°C) ⇅ | Mean temperature (°F) ⇅ | Precipitation (mm) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7.7 | 46 | 24 |
| Feb | 9.2 | 49 | 21 |
| Mar | 12.9 | 55 | 14 |
| Apr | 16.6 | 62 | 8 |
| May | 21.5 | 71 | 4 |
| Jun | 27.5 | 82 | 9 |
| Jul | 27.4 | 81 | 82 |
| Aug | 26.7 | 80 | 65 |
| Sep | 24.2 | 76 | 40 |
| Oct | 18.8 | 66 | 15 |
| Nov | 12.6 | 55 | 16 |
| Dec | 7.4 | 45 | 25 |
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 ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbert | AZ | 95 mi | 280,262 | $122,551 | $2,110 |
| Chandler | AZ | 97 mi | 280,136 | $108,095 | $1,902 |
| Mesa | AZ | 99 mi | 517,142 | $85,580 | $1,708 |
| Tempe | AZ | 105 mi | 188,065 | $79,663 | $1,743 |
| Scottsdale | AZ | 120 mi | 243,821 | $110,886 | $2,013 |
| Phoenix | AZ | 121 mi | 1,673,122 | $85,246 | $1,712 |
| Glendale | AZ | 122 mi | 252,833 | $73,530 | $1,528 |
| Surprise | AZ | 139 mi | 154,948 | $96,711 | $2,033 |
| Peoria | AZ | 140 mi | 196,906 | $95,815 | $1,843 |
| El Paso | TX | 261 mi | 681,724 | $59,932 | $1,066 |
Straight-line distance in miles, not driving distance.
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554,011 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
$1,235 a month (ACS 2020–2024), which is 24.5% of the median household income.
$60,483 (ACS 2020–2024, in 2024 dollars).
4.8% (BLS metro area 2026M09).
Arizona. See the state guide for minimum wage, taxes and pay.