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Average salary by job family in Tucson
| Management | $119,350 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $111,350 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $104,300 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $103,880 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $100,410 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $86,380 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $80,010 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $70,190 |
| Protective Service | $60,110 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $58,310 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $57,860 |
| Construction and Extraction | $55,560 |
| Community and Social Service | $53,600 |
| Production | $51,570 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $47,670 |
| Sales and Related | $47,100 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $45,650 |
| Personal Care and Service | $41,410 |
| Healthcare Support | $39,980 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $39,570 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $39,170 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $38,640 |
Highest-paying jobs in Tucson
- Physicians, All Other$316,200
- Dermatologists$277,720
- Psychiatrists$267,860
- Family Medicine Physicians$261,180
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons$252,470
- Dentists, All Other Specialists$241,890
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$230,490
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers$218,380
- Pediatricians, General$194,700
- Veterinarians$193,390
Most common jobs in Tucson and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | 12,130 | $111,920 | $83,610 |
| Retail Salespersons | 11,100 | $36,800 | $34,530 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 11,030 | $34,940 | $34,420 |
| Registered Nurses | 10,120 | $95,800 | $94,110 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 9,980 | $34,010 | $31,690 |
| Cashiers | 9,610 | $34,360 | $32,780 |
| Office Clerks, General | 8,070 | $46,520 | $43,920 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 7,880 | $43,270 | $40,090 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 7,780 | $43,520 | $42,940 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 7,300 | $45,450 | $36,490 |
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Cost of living in Tucson
Prices in the Tucson area are 3% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 96.9 for 2024. The average local salary of $63,200 therefore buys what $65,225 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $343,580, 5.1 times the median household income of $67,929.
$343,580typical home value
$67,929median household income
96.9BEA price parity
1,049,947metro population
Take-home pay in Tucson
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $36,610 | $31,074 | $2,590 |
| Median wage | $47,760 | $39,755 | $3,313 |
| Average wage | $63,200 | $51,775 | $4,315 |
| 75th percentile wage | $74,110 | $59,508 | $4,959 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Salaries for every job in Tucson
Management31 jobs
- Chief Executives$178K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$166K
- Sales Managers$151K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$150K
- Marketing Managers$148K
- Financial Managers$142K
- Purchasing Managers$141K
- Compensation and Benefits Managers$141K
- Human Resources Managers$140K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$138K
- Training and Development Managers$131K
- Industrial Production Managers$130K
- Managers, All Other$129K
- Natural Sciences Managers$129K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$123K
- Fundraising Managers$119K
- Public Relations Managers$119K
- Education Administrators, All Other$117K
- General and Operations Managers$112K
- Construction Managers$110K
- Gambling Managers$107K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$106K
- Administrative Services Managers$104K
- Facilities Managers$101K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$92K
- Lodging Managers$83K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$80K
- Social and Community Service Managers$75K
- Food Service Managers$73K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$67K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$52K
Legal7 jobs
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical47 jobs
- Physicians, All Other$316K
- Dermatologists$278K
- Psychiatrists$268K
- Family Medicine Physicians$261K
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons$252K
- Dentists, All Other Specialists$242K
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$230K
- Pediatricians, General$195K
- Veterinarians$193K
- Dentists, General$176K
- Physician Assistants$145K
- Optometrists$145K
- Pharmacists$140K
- Nurse Practitioners$136K
- Podiatrists$110K
- Physical Therapists$106K
- Occupational Therapists$102K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$102K
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$99K
- Registered Nurses$96K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$95K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$95K
- Dental Hygienists$95K
- Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$95K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$92K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$85K
- Audiologists$84K
- Chiropractors$84K
- Respiratory Therapists$78K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$74K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$68K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$68K
- Surgical Technologists$67K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$65K
- Therapists, All Other$63K
- Paramedics$61K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$60K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$59K
- Athletic Trainers$59K
- Dietetic Technicians$58K
- Opticians, Dispensing$53K
- Medical Records Specialists$51K
- Pharmacy Technicians$50K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$45K
- Psychiatric Technicians$43K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$43K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$40K
Architecture and Engineering28 jobs
- Computer Hardware Engineers$133K
- Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers$125K
- Electrical Engineers$124K
- Aerospace Engineers$120K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$116K
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers$113K
- Mechanical Engineers$110K
- Materials Engineers$108K
- Industrial Engineers$107K
- Engineers, All Other$106K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$97K
- Civil Engineers$92K
- Environmental Engineers$90K
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$86K
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$79K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$78K
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians$76K
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians$75K
- Landscape Architects$74K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$72K
- Mechanical Drafters$71K
- Surveyors$71K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$69K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$68K
- Drafters, All Other$68K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$64K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$64K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$52K
Computer and Mathematical18 jobs
- Software Developers$124K
- Computer Network Architects$124K
- Database Architects$122K
- Information Security Analysts$108K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$108K
- Web Developers$101K
- Computer Systems Analysts$101K
- Database Administrators$100K
- Statisticians$98K
- Data Scientists$94K
- Computer and Information Research Scientists$94K
- Operations Research Analysts$92K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$92K
- Computer Programmers$92K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$88K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$86K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$70K
- Computer User Support Specialists$60K
Life, Physical, and Social Science24 jobs
- Physicists$150K
- Physical Scientists, All Other$126K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$121K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$117K
- Psychologists, All Other$115K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$110K
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$100K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$91K
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$90K
- Hydrologists$90K
- School Psychologists$89K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$85K
- Economists$83K
- Anthropologists and Archeologists$82K
- Urban and Regional Planners$79K
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$71K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$69K
- Forensic Science Technicians$67K
- Forest and Conservation Technicians$66K
- Conservation Scientists$64K
- Epidemiologists$63K
- Social Science Research Assistants$59K
- Biological Technicians$55K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$52K
Business and Financial Operations29 jobs
- Financial and Investment Analysts$100K
- Project Management Specialists$98K
- Management Analysts$92K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$90K
- Financial Risk Specialists$88K
- Personal Financial Advisors$87K
- Insurance Underwriters$86K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$85K
- Logisticians$85K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$84K
- Accountants and Auditors$82K
- Labor Relations Specialists$81K
- Budget Analysts$79K
- Financial Examiners$79K
- Cost Estimators$78K
- Compliance Officers$77K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$76K
- Loan Officers$75K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$72K
- Human Resources Specialists$71K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$71K
- Fundraisers$67K
- Training and Development Specialists$66K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$65K
- Credit Analysts$63K
- Tax Preparers$60K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$57K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$55K
- Credit Counselors$52K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media17 jobs
- Art Directors$91K
- Producers and Directors$83K
- Technical Writers$77K
- Editors$68K
- Public Relations Specialists$66K
- Interior Designers$66K
- Coaches and Scouts$65K
- Media and Communication Workers, All Other$64K
- Graphic Designers$62K
- Interpreters and Translators$61K
- Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators$60K
- Broadcast Technicians$59K
- Writers and Authors$54K
- Photographers$50K
- Audio and Video Technicians$45K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$40K
- Floral Designers$37K
Protective Service20 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$110K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$101K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$80K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$79K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$77K
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$72K
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$70K
- Transportation Security Screeners$61K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$61K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$56K
- Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators$56K
- Firefighters$50K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$49K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$48K
- Bailiffs$46K
- Animal Control Workers$40K
- Security Guards$38K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$36K
- School Bus Monitors$35K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$33K
Educational Instruction and Library25 jobs
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$84K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$80K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$80K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$67K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$67K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$67K
- Curators$65K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$65K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$63K
- Instructional Coordinators$62K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$61K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60K
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$58K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$55K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$55K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$55K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$54K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$52K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$47K
- Tutors$45K
- Library Technicians$45K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$44K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$38K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$37K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$37K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair27 jobs
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$86K
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians$84K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$81K
- Avionics Technicians$81K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$74K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$72K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$70K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$69K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$66K
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$63K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$61K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$59K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$57K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$56K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$55K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$54K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$53K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$52K
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$51K
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$49K
- Home Appliance Repairers$49K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$48K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$47K
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$46K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$41K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$41K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$39K
Construction and Extraction24 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$73K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$72K
- Continuous Mining Machine Operators$62K
- Electricians$62K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$58K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$58K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$58K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$55K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$54K
- Tile and Stone Setters$54K
- Carpenters$54K
- Sheet Metal Workers$54K
- Plasterers and Stucco Masons$52K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$51K
- Pipelayers$50K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$49K
- Glaziers$49K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$49K
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$48K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$47K
- Roofers$46K
- Construction Laborers$45K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$41K
- Helpers--Electricians$40K
Community and Social Service15 jobs
- Marriage and Family Therapists$73K
- Social Workers, All Other$73K
- Clergy$68K
- Healthcare Social Workers$65K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$65K
- Health Education Specialists$62K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$59K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$55K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$54K
- Religious Workers, All Other$53K
- Community Health Workers$50K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$49K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$48K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$46K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$39K
Production36 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$76K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$71K
- Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers$71K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$61K
- Tool and Die Makers$60K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$57K
- Machinists$56K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$56K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$54K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$53K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$52K
- Production Workers, All Other$51K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$48K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$48K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$48K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$47K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47K
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$47K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$46K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$45K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44K
- Printing Press Operators$43K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$42K
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$41K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$41K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$41K
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers$40K
- Sewing Machine Operators$40K
- Bakers$40K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$39K
- Helpers--Production Workers$38K
- Food Batchmakers$37K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$35K
Office and Administrative Support43 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$69K
- Brokerage Clerks$65K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$65K
- Postal Service Clerks$63K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$63K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$61K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$58K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$52K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$52K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$52K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$51K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$50K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$49K
- Order Clerks$49K
- Procurement Clerks$49K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$48K
- Bill and Account Collectors$48K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$48K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$47K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$47K
- Office Clerks, General$47K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$46K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$46K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$46K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$46K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$46K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$45K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$44K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$44K
- Gambling Cage Workers$44K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$43K
- Customer Service Representatives$43K
- Tellers$43K
- Data Entry Keyers$43K
- File Clerks$43K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$41K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$40K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$40K
- Couriers and Messengers$39K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$38K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$38K
- Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$37K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$35K
Sales and Related20 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$115K
- Sales Engineers$103K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$84K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$83K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$75K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$73K
- Insurance Sales Agents$69K
- Real Estate Brokers$67K
- Advertising Sales Agents$66K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$65K
- Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers$59K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$50K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$49K
- Parts Salespersons$48K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$47K
- Travel Agents$44K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$40K
- Telemarketers$38K
- Retail Salespersons$37K
- Cashiers$34K
Transportation and Material Moving20 jobs
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers$218K
- Commercial Pilots$117K
- Flight Attendants$78K
- Transportation Inspectors$75K
- Crane and Tower Operators$68K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$60K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$56K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$48K
- Light Truck Drivers$47K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$46K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$44K
- Bus Drivers, School$43K
- Aircraft Service Attendants$42K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$40K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$40K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$37K
- Driver/Sales Workers$36K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$35K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$35K
- Parking Attendants$33K
Personal Care and Service20 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers$69K
- Gambling Dealers$62K
- Skincare Specialists$55K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$48K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$48K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$47K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$43K
- Residential Advisors$43K
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$43K
- Animal Caretakers$42K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$38K
- Recreation Workers$38K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$37K
- Animal Trainers$36K
- Concierges$35K
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops$35K
- Childcare Workers$35K
- Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants$34K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$34K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$33K
Healthcare Support14 jobs
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$69K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$65K
- Massage Therapists$60K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$55K
- Phlebotomists$49K
- Dental Assistants$47K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$46K
- Nursing Assistants$44K
- Pharmacy Aides$44K
- Medical Transcriptionists$43K
- Medical Assistants$43K
- Physical Therapist Aides$40K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$38K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$35K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry3 jobs
Food Preparation and Serving Related16 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$57K
- Bartenders$50K
- Waiters and Waitresses$45K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$45K
- Cooks, All Other$43K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$39K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$39K
- Cooks, Short Order$39K
- Cooks, Restaurant$38K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$38K
- Food Preparation Workers$36K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$36K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$35K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$34K
- Dishwashers$34K
- Cooks, Fast Food$32K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance6 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$56K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$53K
- Pest Control Workers$45K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$39K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$37K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$35K
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Salary in Tucson: questions
What is a good salary in Tucson?
Half of all workers in the Tucson metro earn less than $47,760 and the average is $63,200. Earning more than $74,110 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Tucson to match a $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $68,555, because prices here are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.9).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Tucson?
Physicians, All Other ($316,200), Dermatologists ($277,720), Psychiatrists ($267,860).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Tucson, AZ (46060), all occupations and 490 individual jobs.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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