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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Highest paying careers in Tucson
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $132K | $63.24/hr |
| 22 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $130K | $62.44/hr |
| 23 | Marketing Managers | Management | $130K | $62.3/hr |
| 24 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $129K | $62.18/hr |
| 25 | Computer Hardware Engineers | Engineering | $129K | $62.18/hr |
| 26 | Managers, All Other | Management | $129K | $61.95/hr |
| 27 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $129K | $61.89/hr |
| 28 | Financial Managers | Management | $126K | $60.66/hr |
| 29 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $126K | $60.49/hr |
| 30 | Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | Science | $124K | $59.74/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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