$77,126
Avg. Median Salary
-12% vs national
$173,680
Highest Median Salary
Salary Overview
The Tucson, AZ metro area has salary data for 55 tracked occupations.
The average median salary across these occupations is $77,126,
which is 12% below the national average across all tracked metro areas.
The highest-paying occupation is Dentists, General at $173,680 median annual salary,
while Fast Food and Counter Workers has the lowest median at $30,890.
The largest employer category is General and Operations Managers with 11,190 workers.
Top 5 Highest-Paying Jobs
Largest Employers
| # | Occupation | Employment | Median Salary |
| 1 | General and Operations Managers | 11,190 | $79,080 |
| 2 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | 10,900 | $30,890 |
| 3 | Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 9,980 | $34,400 |
| 4 | Registered Nurses | 9,390 | $95,960 |
| 5 | Customer Service Representatives | 8,600 | $37,960 |
All Occupations in Tucson, AZ
| Occupation | Median Salary | Employment |
| Dentists, General | $173,680 | 310 |
| Physician Assistants | $150,350 | 240 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $147,240 | 1,630 |
| Pharmacists | $138,930 | 1,080 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $132,230 | 680 |
| Financial Managers | $127,040 | 1,470 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $123,910 | 1,560 |
| Sales Managers | $122,670 | 1,060 |
| Marketing Managers | $117,760 | 360 |
| Software Developers | $114,230 | 5,500 |
| Industrial Engineers | $112,940 | 1,170 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $110,730 | 1,440 |
| Electrical Engineers | $110,510 | 1,780 |
| Lawyers | $105,260 | 1,500 |
| Medical Scientists | $101,430 | 120 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $100,130 | 420 |
| Physical Therapists | $97,810 | 600 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $96,970 | 850 |
| Registered Nurses | $95,960 | 9,390 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $90,910 | 910 |
| Information Security Analysts | $88,520 | 590 |
| Financial Analysts | $86,760 | 590 |
| Data Scientists | $83,930 | 360 |
| General and Operations Managers | $79,080 | 11,190 |
| Civil Engineers | $75,900 | 620 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $75,750 | 2,540 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $70,890 | 840 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing | $60,150 | 1,330 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $58,690 | 850 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $58,210 | 1,070 |
| Computer and Information Analysts | $58,090 | 60 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $57,870 | 1,690 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $57,520 | 2,030 |
| Electricians | $56,880 | 1,420 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $50,050 | 1,460 |
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | $49,970 | 2,180 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $49,710 | 4,140 |
| Secondary School Teachers | $49,050 | 3,480 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $48,790 | 910 |
| Graphic Designers | $48,350 | 420 |
| Loan Officers | $47,650 | 460 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $47,370 | 2,630 |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $46,850 | 1,550 |
| Light Truck Drivers | $46,350 | 1,930 |
| Elementary School Teachers | $46,170 | 3,450 |
| Insurance Sales Agents | $44,830 | 900 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $44,580 | 3,860 |
| Construction Laborers | $43,270 | 2,510 |
| Customer Service Representatives | $37,960 | 8,600 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $36,020 | 4,070 |
| Janitors and Cleaners | $35,250 | 5,350 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $34,400 | 9,980 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $33,690 | 3,250 |
| Childcare Workers | $31,820 | 710 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $30,890 | 10,900 |
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Salary Calculator Data Sources
Salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES), 2024 estimates. Employment figures represent estimated total employment in the metro area for each occupation.
Verify at bls.gov/oes