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.
$122K
Avg. median salary
96.9
Cost of living index
$1,402
Median 2BR rent
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Population
Highest paying careers in Tucson
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $84K | $40.2/hr |
| 92 | Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | Healthcare | $83K | $40.04/hr |
| 93 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Science | $83K | $40/hr |
| 94 | Podiatrists | Healthcare | $83K | $39.8/hr |
| 95 | Sales Engineers | Sales | $83K | $39.8/hr |
| 96 | Electrical and Electronics Drafters | Engineering | $82K | $39.41/hr |
| 97 | Hydrologists | Science | $82K | $39.25/hr |
| 98 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $81K | $39.18/hr |
| 99 | Avionics Technicians | Repair & Maintenance | $81K | $38.76/hr |
| 100 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $81K | $38.72/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Tucson
Cost of living vs. national average-3.1% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,402/mo
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