Tucson Metro Area, AZ Jobs


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The job market in Tucson, AZ Metro Area is projected to experience strong growth over the next decade. The future job growth rate for the area is 24.90%, which is slightly lower than the US average of 30.54%. However, this still represents an increase in overall employment opportunities for residents of Tucson and surrounding areas. Additionally, the unemployment rate in the Tucson Metro Area is 4.2%, which is just marginally higher than the national average of 4.1%. This indicates that there are many jobs available and a healthy economy in this region.

The unemployment rate in Tucson Metro Area is 6.7% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Tucson Metro Area has been Negative.
- Jobs have Decreased by 3.6% over the past year.
- The average salary in Tucson Metro Area is $59,215.
- The median home cost in Tucson Metro Area is $314,100

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Tucson? Architecture, Engineering ($91,420)
- Worst paying jobs? Personal Care ($14,775)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Utilities ($70,871)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Accommodation and Food Services ($17,266)
- Average Income of Residents in Tucson ($33,016) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Tucson (6.7) is higher than USA (6)

Process of Job Search

View jobs in occupation categories below. It is important to join a job site search that offers legally protected status, inclusive workplace, and diverse and inclusive workplace if you're looking for work in Tucson. A team that respects gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, and other legally protected status are important to look for.

Diverse and inclusive employers are looking for job seekers with a wide range of skills and experience. You can find jobs in Tucson, Arizona that match your qualifications.

     JobsTucson, ArizonaUnited States
  $33,016$37,638
  $59,215$69,021
  6.76
  -3.6%-6.2%
  35.1%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationTucson, ArizonaUnited States
  Management$66,522$77,236
  Business, Financial$56,170$68,299
  Computer, Math$71,919$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$91,420$86,023
  Sciences$57,091$66,034
  Social Service$41,384$44,925
  Legal$62,970$88,013
  Education$37,056$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$26,414$43,591
  Health Practitioners$76,456$75,327
  Health Technicians$37,269$41,524
  Healthcare Support$23,584$25,441
  Fire Fighters$33,407$35,516
  Law Enforcement$61,038$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$16,512$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$22,448$23,378
  Personal Care$14,775$15,351
  Sales, Related$29,434$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$31,339$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry$20,200$25,716
  Construction, Extraction$34,794$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$44,064$48,436
  Production$33,331$38,103
  Transportation$30,326$39,572
  Material Moving$20,610$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryTucson, ArizonaUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting$33,906$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction$65,615$74,432
  Construction$37,129$44,287
  Manufacturing$65,783$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$43,112$51,301
  Retail Trade$24,951$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$34,427$43,256
  Utilities$70,871$77,546
  Information$38,803$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$48,986$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$41,246$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$60,587$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises$60,711$75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$26,454$30,687
  Educational Services$37,933$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$37,691$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$21,734$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$17,266$18,154
  Other Services$26,336$29,481
  Public Administration$55,737$61,644
Unemployment by Year (Years 1990 to 2021)
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I've lived in Tucson for about 15 years; I love the scenery and don't mind the weather. When I got here I thought it was decent enough but still, a boring place. There  More

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