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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | Engineering | $103K | $49.49/hr |
| 52 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $102K | $49.24/hr |
| 53 | Information Security Analysts | Technology | $102K | $49.16/hr |
| 54 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $102K | $48.83/hr |
| 55 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $101K | $48.52/hr |
| 56 | Database Administrators | Technology | $101K | $48.46/hr |
| 57 | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | Technology | $101K | $48.39/hr |
| 58 | Public Relations Managers | Management | $101K | $48.33/hr |
| 59 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $100K | $48.27/hr |
| 60 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | Management | $100K | $47.96/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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