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
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Tucson
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $182K | $87.59/hr |
| 12 | Physicists | Science | $171K | $82.31/hr |
| 13 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $160K | $76.74/hr |
| 14 | Optometrists | Healthcare | $158K | $75.79/hr |
| 15 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $152K | $72.85/hr |
| 16 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $147K | $70.87/hr |
| 17 | Sales Managers | Management | $139K | $66.77/hr |
| 18 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | Management | $139K | $66.62/hr |
| 19 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $137K | $65.68/hr |
| 20 | Psychologists, All Other | Science | $134K | $64.63/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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