Top Paying Jobs in Tucson, AZ
Tucson, AZ has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 70,750 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($357,070), Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons ($299,990), General Internal Medicine Physicians ($264,320). The cost of living index is 96.9 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,402/month.
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Avg. median salary
96.9
Cost of living index
$1,402
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Highest paying careers in Tucson
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $357K | $171.67/hr |
| 2 | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons | Healthcare | $300K | $144.23/hr |
| 3 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $264K | $127.08/hr |
| 4 | Psychiatrists | Healthcare | $258K | $123.87/hr |
| 5 | Dentists, All Other Specialists | Healthcare | $255K | $122.43/hr |
| 6 | Dermatologists | Healthcare | $231K | $111.07/hr |
| 7 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $228K | $109.59/hr |
| 8 | Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | Transportation | $206K | N/A |
| 9 | Chief Executives | Management | $185K | $88.99/hr |
| 10 | Pediatricians, General | Healthcare | $183K | $88.18/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-3.1% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,402/mo
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