Local career market · BLS OEWS May 2025 · Tucson, AZ
Careers in Tucson, AZ: pay and employment for 368 occupations.
BLS reports occupational wages for the Tucson, AZ metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 46060), which includes Tucson and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Tucson city limits.
Quick answer
In the Tucson, AZ metropolitan area (CBSA 46060), BLS OEWS counted 389,630 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $47,760 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are Physicians, All Other ($357,070), Architectural and Engineering Managers ($159,610), IT Manager ($151,520). The largest occupations are Operations Manager (12,130), Sales Associate (11,100), Home Health and Personal Care Aides (11,030).
Data Separately, BEA puts 2024 price levels across the Tucson, AZ metropolitan area at 96.9 (U.S. = 100): prices for the average consumer are about 3% below the national level. That is context, not an adjusted salary. Cost of living in Tucson, AZ.
At a glance
Highest-paying, largest and no-degree careers
Data Rankings use only occupations whose local estimate passes the reliability rule (500+ jobs, employment PRSE ≤ 20%, mean-wage PRSE ≤ 10%, non-degenerate distribution).
Highest-paying
- Physicians, All Other$357,070 median · 900 employed
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$159,610 median · 1,070 employed
- IT Manager$151,520 median · 1,500 employed
- Pharmacist$147,420 median · 1,010 employed
- Sales Manager$138,880 median · 1,100 employed
- Nurse Practitioner$129,340 median · 820 employed
- Managers, All Other$128,860 median · 1,210 employed
- Financial Manager$126,170 median · 1,360 employed
- Hospital Administrator$123,760 median · 1,640 employed
- Software Engineer$123,710 median · 4,060 employed
Largest occupations
- Operations Manager12,130 employed · $83,610 median
- Sales Associate11,100 employed · $34,530 median
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides11,030 employed · $34,420 median
- Registered Nurse10,120 employed · $94,110 median
- Fast Food and Counter Workers9,980 employed · $31,690 median
- Cashier9,610 employed · $32,780 median
- Office Clerks, General8,070 employed · $43,920 median
- Customer Service Representative7,880 employed · $40,090 median
- Material Handler7,780 employed · $42,940 median
- Server7,300 employed · $36,490 median
Highest-paying without a bachelor's degree
BLS typical entry-level education (national).
- Detective$105,350 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Police Officer$76,970 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- LPN$75,940 median · Postsecondary nondegree award
- Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers$73,930 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$73,410 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Aircraft Mechanic$73,340 median · Postsecondary nondegree award
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$71,480 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$70,260 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$68,950 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Claims Adjuster$66,170 median · High school diploma or equivalent
Salary pages
Detailed pay for popular careers in Tucson, AZ
Medical Assistant$44,380 medianDental Hygienist$96,740 medianPharmacy Technician$47,310 medianRadiology Tech$83,290 medianSurgical Tech$64,510 medianDental Assistant$47,510 medianElectrician$59,480 medianParalegal$52,430 medianLPN$75,940 medianRegistered Nurse$94,110 medianSterile Processing Technician$44,610 median
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All 368 occupations
Data Occupations with 100+ jobs in the metro. Outlook is the BLS national projection; BLS publishes no metro projections in this dataset.
| Occupation | Mean (metro) | Typical entry education | U.S. outlook 2025–35 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operations ManagerSOC 11-1021 · Tucson, AZ | $83,610U.S. $105,770 | $111,920 | 12,130 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Sales AssociateSOC 41-2031 · Tucson, AZ | $34,530U.S. $35,410 | $36,800 | 11,100 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Home Health and Personal Care AidesSOC 31-1120 · Tucson, AZ | $34,420U.S. $35,800 | $34,940 | 11,030 | n/a | n/a |
| Registered NurseSOC 29-1141 · Tucson, AZ | $94,110U.S. $97,550 | $95,800 | 10,120 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| Fast Food and Counter WorkersSOC 35-3023 · Tucson, AZ | $31,690U.S. $31,200 | $34,010 | 9,980 | No formal educational credential | +5.8% |
| CashierSOC 41-2011 · Tucson, AZ | $32,780U.S. $32,880 | $34,360 | 9,610 | No formal educational credential | -6.5% |
| Office Clerks, GeneralSOC 43-9061 · Tucson, AZ | $43,920U.S. $45,010 | $46,520 | 8,070 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Customer Service RepresentativeSOC 43-4051 · Tucson, AZ | $40,090U.S. $44,770 | $43,270 | 7,880 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.3% |
| Material HandlerSOC 53-7062 · Tucson, AZ | $42,940U.S. $40,240 | $43,520 | 7,780 | No formal educational credential | +1.8% |
| ServerSOC 35-3031 · Tucson, AZ | $36,490U.S. $35,230 | $45,450 | 7,300 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| StockerSOC 53-7065 · Tucson, AZ | $35,960U.S. $37,330 | $39,940 | 6,830 | No formal educational credential | +8.9% |
| JanitorSOC 37-2011 · Tucson, AZ | $36,180U.S. $36,840 | $36,990 | 5,370 | No formal educational credential | +2.2% |
| Maintenance TechnicianSOC 49-9071 · Tucson, AZ | $45,600U.S. $49,590 | $48,340 | 5,210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Software EngineerSOC 15-1252 · Tucson, AZ | $123,710U.S. $135,980 | $124,160 | 4,060 | Bachelor's degree | +10.2% |
| Truck DriverSOC 53-3032 · Tucson, AZ | $56,640U.S. $58,640 | $55,720 | 3,820 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.8% |
| Line CookSOC 35-2014 · Tucson, AZ | $37,500U.S. $37,390 | $38,200 | 3,810 | No formal educational credential | +12.1% |
| Administrative AssistantSOC 43-6014 · Tucson, AZ | $45,030U.S. $47,540 | $46,020 | 3,630 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Elementary School TeacherSOC 25-2021 · Tucson, AZ | $47,220U.S. $63,970 | $54,470 | 3,530 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| CNASOC 31-1131 · Tucson, AZ | $42,560U.S. $42,260 | $43,980 | 3,500 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +2.6% |
| Office ManagerSOC 43-1011 · Tucson, AZ | $59,440U.S. $69,500 | $62,750 | 3,500 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.1% |
| Security GuardSOC 33-9032 · Tucson, AZ | $36,250U.S. $38,020 | $38,410 | 3,450 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| Construction WorkerSOC 47-2061 · Tucson, AZ | $45,060U.S. $47,120 | $45,180 | 3,410 | No formal educational credential | +7.3% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except PostsecondarySOC 25-9045 · Tucson, AZ | $34,980U.S. $36,780 | $36,830 | 3,390 | n/a | n/a |
| High School TeacherSOC 25-2031 · Tucson, AZ | $50,940U.S. $72,040 | $54,930 | 3,320 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Medical AssistantSOC 31-9092 · Tucson, AZ | $44,380U.S. $45,690 | $43,280 | 2,990 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +12.9% |
| ReceptionistSOC 43-4171 · Tucson, AZ | $37,040U.S. $38,010 | $37,700 | 2,730 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.7% |
| Store ManagerSOC 41-1011 · Tucson, AZ | $46,360U.S. $48,520 | $49,880 | 2,720 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.7% |
| LandscaperSOC 37-3011 · Tucson, AZ | $36,840U.S. $39,150 | $39,370 | 2,710 | No formal educational credential | +4.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving WorkersSOC 35-1012 · Tucson, AZ | $38,200U.S. $44,080 | $44,520 | 2,650 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.4% |
| BookkeeperSOC 43-3031 · Tucson, AZ | $47,150U.S. $50,670 | $49,200 | 2,640 | Some college, no degree | -5.6% |
| AccountantSOC 13-2011 · Tucson, AZ | $76,320U.S. $83,680 | $82,260 | 2,570 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| HousekeeperSOC 37-2012 · Tucson, AZ | $33,820U.S. $35,510 | $34,960 | 2,380 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| Food Preparation WorkersSOC 35-2021 · Tucson, AZ | $35,260U.S. $35,320 | $35,990 | 2,350 | No formal educational credential | -3.0% |
| Project ManagerSOC 13-1082 · Tucson, AZ | $91,500U.S. $102,320 | $98,440 | 2,310 | Bachelor's degree | +6.7% |
| Delivery DriverSOC 53-3033 · Tucson, AZ | $43,260U.S. $44,860 | $47,280 | 2,270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| Teaching Assistants, PostsecondarySOC 25-9044 · Tucson, AZ | $45,810U.S. $42,910 | $46,850 | 2,260 | Bachelor's degree | +2.7% |
| MechanicSOC 49-3023 · Tucson, AZ | $48,600U.S. $50,620 | $52,280 | 2,150 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and FabricatorsSOC 51-2090 · Tucson, AZ | $41,330U.S. $44,650 | $43,610 | 2,150 | n/a | n/a |
| RecruiterSOC 13-1071 · Tucson, AZ | $63,950U.S. $75,940 | $71,130 | 2,130 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and TravelSOC 41-3091 · Tucson, AZ | $62,900U.S. $69,990 | $73,430 | 2,110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| IT Support SpecialistSOC 15-1232 · Tucson, AZ | $57,660U.S. $61,860 | $59,760 | 2,090 | Some college, no degree | -3.5% |
| Correctional OfficerSOC 33-3012 · Tucson, AZ | $54,970U.S. $58,940 | $56,120 | 2,090 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.4% |
| Medical SecretarySOC 43-6013 · Tucson, AZ | $41,610U.S. $45,930 | $43,440 | 2,050 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and RepairersSOC 49-1011 · Tucson, AZ | $68,950U.S. $79,860 | $73,720 | 2,000 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory ClerksSOC 43-5071 · Tucson, AZ | $43,840U.S. $45,260 | $45,650 | 1,970 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.6% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction WorkersSOC 47-1011 · Tucson, AZ | $71,480U.S. $79,920 | $73,170 | 1,900 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.0% |
| BartenderSOC 35-3011 · Tucson, AZ | $36,450U.S. $34,340 | $49,610 | 1,840 | No formal educational credential | +5.0% |
| Aerospace EngineerSOC 17-2011 · Tucson, AZ | $106,760U.S. $134,960 | $120,380 | 1,720 | Bachelor's degree | +8.3% |
| Electrical EngineerSOC 17-2071 · Tucson, AZ | $117,470U.S. $120,630 | $123,530 | 1,690 | Bachelor's degree | +9.9% |
| LawyerSOC 23-1011 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $107,510U.S. $159,670 | $147,830 | 1,690 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.7% |
| Hospital AdministratorSOC 11-9111 · Tucson, AZ | $123,760U.S. $123,860 | $137,780 | 1,640 | Bachelor's degree | +24.2% |
| Pharmacy TechnicianSOC 29-2052 · Tucson, AZ | $47,310U.S. $45,750 | $49,590 | 1,630 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| DetectiveSOC 33-3021 · Tucson, AZ | $105,350U.S. $93,790 | $101,050 | 1,620 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.2% |
| Recreation WorkersSOC 39-9032 · Tucson, AZ | $36,050U.S. $36,560 | $37,710 | 1,620 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| Police OfficerSOC 33-3051 · Tucson, AZ | $76,970U.S. $76,210 | $77,080 | 1,600 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Child, Family, and School Social WorkersSOC 21-1021 · Tucson, AZ | $47,010U.S. $59,550 | $49,470 | 1,570 | Bachelor's degree | +4.4% |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender HelpersSOC 35-9011 · Tucson, AZ | $34,990U.S. $33,980 | $37,700 | 1,570 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| Marketing SpecialistSOC 13-1161 · Tucson, AZ | $59,540U.S. $78,760 | $65,470 | 1,550 | Bachelor's degree | +7.0% |
| IT ManagerSOC 11-3021 · Tucson, AZ | $151,520U.S. $175,140 | $150,140 | 1,500 | Bachelor's degree | +15.8% |
| Cooks, Fast FoodSOC 35-2011 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $30,830U.S. $30,890 | $31,700 | 1,480 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| Compliance OfficerSOC 13-1041 · Tucson, AZ | $70,550U.S. $80,730 | $77,280 | 1,460 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| School CounselorSOC 21-1012 · Tucson, AZ | $54,930U.S. $64,330 | $55,270 | 1,460 | Master's degree | +2.9% |
| Training SpecialistSOC 13-1151 · Tucson, AZ | $59,890U.S. $69,280 | $66,460 | 1,440 | Bachelor's degree | +10.8% |
| Social and Human Service AssistantsSOC 21-1093 · Tucson, AZ | $37,880U.S. $45,930 | $39,380 | 1,430 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.4% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-1199 · Tucson, AZ | $84,360U.S. $83,050 | $90,140 | 1,420 | Bachelor's degree | +3.9% |
| Preschool TeacherSOC 25-2011 · Tucson, AZ | $35,470U.S. $38,140 | $37,260 | 1,410 | Associate's degree | +4.5% |
| Management ConsultantSOC 13-1111 · Tucson, AZ | $84,900U.S. $101,860 | $91,650 | 1,400 | Bachelor's degree | +10.1% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4012 · Tucson, AZ | $62,120U.S. $72,080 | $75,280 | 1,400 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Aircraft MechanicSOC 49-3011 · Tucson, AZ | $73,340U.S. $79,870 | $72,000 | 1,390 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.4% |
| CarpenterSOC 47-2031 · Tucson, AZ | $49,110U.S. $60,580 | $53,970 | 1,380 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| HVAC TechnicianSOC 49-9021 · Tucson, AZ | $56,070U.S. $61,010 | $55,830 | 1,380 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +10.9% |
| Financial ManagerSOC 11-3031 · Tucson, AZ | $126,170U.S. $166,570 | $142,120 | 1,360 | Bachelor's degree | +9.7% |
| Buyers and Purchasing AgentsSOC 13-1020 · Tucson, AZ | $72,320U.S. $77,710 | $75,780 | 1,350 | n/a | n/a |
| Counter and Rental ClerksSOC 41-2021 · Tucson, AZ | $38,720U.S. $41,300 | $48,520 | 1,350 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| ElectricianSOC 47-2111 · Tucson, AZ | $59,480U.S. $63,190 | $61,560 | 1,340 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.2% |
| InspectorSOC 51-9061 · Tucson, AZ | $59,080U.S. $48,570 | $60,970 | 1,340 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Insurance AgentSOC 41-3021 · Tucson, AZ | $62,160U.S. $62,280 | $69,030 | 1,330 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| Education Administrators, PostsecondarySOC 11-9033 · Tucson, AZ | $99,760U.S. $104,590 | $123,400 | 1,320 | Master's degree | +1.8% |
| Production, Planning, and Expediting ClerksSOC 43-5061 · Tucson, AZ | $58,580U.S. $59,650 | $61,150 | 1,320 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.3% |
| Property ManagerSOC 11-9141 · Tucson, AZ | $60,350U.S. $69,990 | $67,370 | 1,250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health CounselorsSOC 21-1018 · Tucson, AZ | $61,250U.S. $59,350 | $64,590 | 1,240 | n/a | n/a |
| Managers, All OtherSOC 11-9199 · Tucson, AZ | $128,860U.S. $141,900 | $129,370 | 1,210 | Bachelor's degree | +4.9% |
| Driver/Sales WorkersSOC 53-3031 · Tucson, AZ | $30,730U.S. $38,770 | $36,300 | 1,200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.9% |
| Forklift OperatorSOC 53-7051 · Tucson, AZ | $45,630U.S. $46,420 | $47,560 | 1,200 | No formal educational credential | +1.5% |
| HostSOC 35-9031 · Tucson, AZ | $33,560U.S. $31,200 | $35,600 | 1,190 | No formal educational credential | +3.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling SupervisorsSOC 53-1047 · Tucson, AZ | $58,540U.S. $62,890 | $60,270 | 1,190 | n/a | n/a |
| PlumberSOC 47-2152 · Tucson, AZ | $59,070U.S. $63,800 | $58,400 | 1,170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| Instructional DesignerSOC 25-9031 · Tucson, AZ | $57,580U.S. $77,440 | $61,940 | 1,150 | Master's degree | +1.6% |
| LPNSOC 29-2061 · Tucson, AZ | $75,940U.S. $64,400 | $74,470 | 1,150 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.0% |
| Heavy Equipment OperatorSOC 47-2073 · Tucson, AZ | $58,100U.S. $59,850 | $58,030 | 1,130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.6% |
| Sales ManagerSOC 11-2022 · Tucson, AZ | $138,880U.S. $148,270 | $150,730 | 1,100 | Bachelor's degree | +4.5% |
| DishwasherSOC 35-9021 · Tucson, AZ | $33,490U.S. $34,810 | $33,850 | 1,090 | No formal educational credential | -1.0% |
| Architectural and Engineering ManagersSOC 11-9041 · Tucson, AZ | $159,610U.S. $171,270 | $166,030 | 1,070 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Middle School TeacherSOC 25-2022 · Tucson, AZ | $57,460U.S. $64,370 | $59,860 | 1,040 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Cooks, Institution and CafeteriaSOC 35-2012 · Tucson, AZ | $37,620U.S. $37,450 | $39,210 | 1,030 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Industrial EngineerSOC 17-2112 · Tucson, AZ | $95,700U.S. $102,440 | $107,120 | 1,010 | Bachelor's degree | +12.4% |
| PharmacistSOC 29-1051 · Tucson, AZ | $147,420U.S. $140,910 | $139,690 | 1,010 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.2% |
| Mechanical EngineerSOC 17-2141 · Tucson, AZ | $99,750U.S. $104,110 | $109,740 | 980 | Bachelor's degree | +11.2% |
| ParalegalSOC 23-2011 · Tucson, AZ | $52,430U.S. $62,890 | $59,640 | 980 | Associate's degree | -0.3% |
| Billing and Posting ClerksSOC 43-3021 · Tucson, AZ | $45,260U.S. $48,500 | $45,510 | 980 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.1% |
| Dental AssistantSOC 31-9091 · Tucson, AZ | $47,510U.S. $48,070 | $46,740 | 970 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.4% |
| Computer Occupations, All OtherSOC 15-1299 · Tucson, AZ | $64,630U.S. $116,580 | $87,870 | 950 | Bachelor's degree | +5.1% |
| ZookeeperSOC 39-2021 · Tucson, AZ | $36,870U.S. $35,360 | $41,980 | 950 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.1% |
| Real Estate AgentSOC 41-9022 · Tucson, AZ | $46,940U.S. $52,830 | $64,790 | 950 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating WorkersSOC 51-1011 · Tucson, AZ | $70,260U.S. $74,450 | $75,900 | 920 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Computer Systems AnalystSOC 15-1211 · Tucson, AZ | $98,100U.S. $105,850 | $100,560 | 910 | Bachelor's degree | +7.9% |
| LogisticianSOC 13-1081 · Tucson, AZ | $77,410U.S. $82,320 | $84,780 | 900 | Bachelor's degree | +17.6% |
| Physicians, All OtherSOC 29-1229 · Tucson, AZ | $357,070U.S. $265,930 | $316,200 | 900 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.4% |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales AgentsSOC 41-3031 · Tucson, AZ | $59,240U.S. $78,660 | $83,710 | 900 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| CosmetologistSOC 39-5012 · Tucson, AZ | $38,590U.S. $35,790 | $43,470 | 890 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.7% |
| Mail CarrierSOC 43-5052 · Tucson, AZ | $64,250U.S. $60,550 | $64,600 | 870 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except EnginesSOC 49-3042 · Tucson, AZ | $73,410U.S. $65,510 | $69,680 | 860 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.7% |
| Information and Record Clerks, All OtherSOC 43-4199 · Tucson, AZ | $44,960U.S. $49,500 | $45,640 | 840 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| FirefighterSOC 33-2011 · Tucson, AZ | $47,960U.S. $59,280 | $49,580 | 830 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| Construction ManagerSOC 11-9021 · Tucson, AZ | $98,740U.S. $114,990 | $110,120 | 820 | Bachelor's degree | +9.1% |
| Nurse PractitionerSOC 29-1171 · Tucson, AZ | $129,340U.S. $132,300 | $136,000 | 820 | Master's degree | +41.0% |
| Food ServerSOC 35-3041 · Tucson, AZ | $32,010U.S. $35,360 | $34,630 | 820 | No formal educational credential | +4.5% |
| Psychiatric TechnicianSOC 29-2053 · Tucson, AZ | $41,140U.S. $45,130 | $43,200 | 810 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +22.3% |
| School Bus DriverSOC 53-3051 · Tucson, AZ | $43,990U.S. $47,920 | $43,490 | 810 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| Public Relations SpecialistSOC 27-3031 · Tucson, AZ | $61,630U.S. $74,750 | $66,360 | 800 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| Administrative Services ManagersSOC 11-3012 · Tucson, AZ | $95,870U.S. $114,130 | $104,230 | 790 | Bachelor's degree | +5.2% |
| Personal TrainerSOC 39-9031 · Tucson, AZ | $46,950U.S. $47,160 | $47,540 | 780 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.3% |
| Shuttle Drivers and ChauffeursSOC 53-3053 · Tucson, AZ | $33,620U.S. $37,290 | $35,120 | 780 | No formal educational credential | +7.1% |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk ClerksSOC 43-4081 · Tucson, AZ | $34,470U.S. $35,070 | $34,880 | 770 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Civil EngineerSOC 17-2051 · Tucson, AZ | $81,490U.S. $100,840 | $92,210 | 760 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| PrincipalSOC 11-9032 · Tucson, AZ | $88,510U.S. $105,870 | $92,000 | 740 | Master's degree | -0.3% |
| WelderSOC 51-4121 · Tucson, AZ | $51,150U.S. $53,750 | $55,820 | 740 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.4% |
| Executive AssistantSOC 43-6011 · Tucson, AZ | $65,510U.S. $76,590 | $69,100 | 720 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Continuous Mining Machine OperatorsSOC 47-5041 · Tucson, AZ | $60,880U.S. $61,810 | $62,170 | 720 | No formal educational credential | +3.2% |
| Amusement and Recreation AttendantsSOC 39-3091 · Tucson, AZ | $31,410U.S. $32,150 | $33,840 | 710 | No formal educational credential | +3.7% |
| Daycare WorkerSOC 39-9011 · Tucson, AZ | $32,830U.S. $34,980 | $34,560 | 690 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.0% |
| Eligibility Interviewers, Government ProgramsSOC 43-4061 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,690U.S. $54,210 | $45,580 | 690 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.6% |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and EquipmentSOC 53-7061 · Tucson, AZ | $33,360U.S. $35,830 | $35,380 | 690 | No formal educational credential | +3.9% |
| Financial AdvisorSOC 13-2052 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,450U.S. $105,070 | $86,850 | 680 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| Physical TherapistSOC 29-1123 · Tucson, AZ | $102,420U.S. $102,760 | $106,030 | 660 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.9% |
| LifeguardSOC 33-9092 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,860U.S. $33,580 | $35,750 | 660 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Claims AdjusterSOC 13-1031 · Tucson, AZ | $66,170U.S. $78,000 | $72,190 | 650 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.5% |
| Packers and Packagers, HandSOC 53-7064 · Tucson, AZ | $38,180U.S. $36,280 | $40,060 | 640 | No formal educational credential | -5.0% |
| Cost EstimatorSOC 13-1051 · Tucson, AZ | $73,590U.S. $78,740 | $78,090 | 630 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary SchoolSOC 25-2052 · Tucson, AZ | $50,660U.S. $65,120 | $54,890 | 620 | n/a | n/a |
| PainterSOC 47-2141 · Tucson, AZ | $44,980U.S. $49,400 | $48,960 | 620 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| System AdministratorSOC 15-1244 · Tucson, AZ | $87,780U.S. $99,130 | $92,140 | 610 | Bachelor's degree | -4.1% |
| Cement Masons and Concrete FinishersSOC 47-2051 · Tucson, AZ | $57,500U.S. $57,020 | $55,280 | 590 | No formal educational credential | +1.6% |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and FinishersSOC 51-2028 · Tucson, AZ | $45,540U.S. $45,850 | $48,180 | 590 | n/a | n/a |
| MachinistSOC 51-4041 · Tucson, AZ | $55,700U.S. $58,750 | $55,880 | 590 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.0% |
| ChefSOC 35-1011 · Tucson, AZ | $49,990U.S. $62,470 | $56,750 | 580 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.6% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4011 · Tucson, AZ | $100,410U.S. $104,920 | $115,140 | 580 | Bachelor's degree | +1.2% |
| Diesel MechanicSOC 49-3031 · Tucson, AZ | $60,370U.S. $61,770 | $60,620 | 580 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems AssemblersSOC 51-2011 · Tucson, AZ | $73,930U.S. $65,380 | $70,640 | 580 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.6% |
| Social and Community Service ManagersSOC 11-9151 · Tucson, AZ | $74,260U.S. $80,390 | $75,350 | 570 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3023 · Tucson, AZ | $75,460U.S. $78,190 | $78,430 | 560 | Associate's degree | +2.4% |
| Pest Control TechnicianSOC 37-2021 · Tucson, AZ | $37,670U.S. $45,250 | $45,210 | 550 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.5% |
| Respiratory TherapistSOC 29-1126 · Tucson, AZ | $78,320U.S. $82,280 | $77,910 | 540 | Associate's degree | +8.5% |
| Court, Municipal, and License ClerksSOC 43-4031 · Tucson, AZ | $50,500U.S. $48,700 | $51,570 | 540 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Office and Administrative Support Workers, All OtherSOC 43-9199 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,050U.S. $45,670 | $46,740 | 540 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.3% |
| Medical CoderSOC 29-2072 · Tucson, AZ | $49,300U.S. $51,140 | $50,940 | 530 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.8% |
| BakerSOC 51-3011 · Tucson, AZ | $37,590U.S. $37,160 | $39,500 | 530 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Radiology TechSOC 29-2034 · Tucson, AZ | $83,290U.S. $80,110 | $85,480 | 520 | Associate's degree | +5.0% |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social WorkersSOC 21-1023 · Tucson, AZ | $48,370U.S. $60,280 | $47,960 | 510 | Master's degree | +10.3% |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All OtherSOC 29-2099 · Tucson, AZ | $48,920U.S. $50,290 | $59,410 | 510 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.9% |
| UsherSOC 39-3031 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $30,580U.S. $32,910 | $32,920 | 510 | No formal educational credential | +0.9% |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and AmbulanceSOC 43-5032 · Tucson, AZ | $46,000U.S. $50,340 | $47,870 | 510 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Loan OfficerSOC 13-2072 · Tucson, AZ | $58,440U.S. $76,690 | $75,490 | 500 | Bachelor's degree | +1.1% |
| Coaches and ScoutsSOC 27-2022 · Tucson, AZ | $47,080U.S. $47,320 | $64,560 | 500 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| Nail TechSOC 39-5092 · Tucson, AZ | $30,870U.S. $35,760 | $36,860 | 500 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +9.2% |
| Bill and Account CollectorsSOC 43-3011 · Tucson, AZ | $44,990U.S. $47,030 | $47,910 | 500 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| Bank TellerSOC 43-3071 · Tucson, AZ | $42,900U.S. $43,030 | $42,690 | 500 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.2% |
| Tire Repairers and ChangersSOC 49-3093 · Tucson, AZ | $36,000U.S. $37,710 | $41,350 | 500 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Dental HygienistSOC 29-1292 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $96,740U.S. $98,100 | $94,990 | 490 | Associate's degree | +8.0% |
| Rehabilitation CounselorSOC 21-1015 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,730U.S. $46,850 | $45,980 | 470 | Master's degree | +2.2% |
| Vet TechSOC 29-2056 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,260U.S. $47,380 | $45,040 | 470 | Associate's degree | +9.4% |
| Parts SalespersonsSOC 41-2022 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,100U.S. $38,630 | $48,130 | 470 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Industrial Production ManagerSOC 11-3051 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $125,810U.S. $126,060 | $130,160 | 460 | Bachelor's degree | +2.6% |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution ManagersSOC 11-3071 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $92,580U.S. $107,230 | $106,230 | 460 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.1% |
| Healthcare Social WorkerSOC 21-1022 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,030U.S. $67,880 | $64,740 | 460 | Master's degree | +8.5% |
| Self-Enrichment TeachersSOC 25-3021 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,420U.S. $46,800 | $44,110 | 450 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Substitute TeacherSOC 25-3031 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,890U.S. $41,670 | $38,390 | 450 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and DetectivesSOC 33-1012 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $101,570U.S. $106,040 | $110,160 | 450 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2010 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,720U.S. $62,930 | $68,020 | 440 | n/a | n/a |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All OtherSOC 49-9099 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,040U.S. $49,230 | $46,900 | 440 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning WorkersSOC 51-6011 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,450U.S. $34,890 | $34,550 | 440 | No formal educational credential | +4.3% |
| QA TesterSOC 15-1253 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $100,650U.S. $104,300 | $108,140 | 430 | Bachelor's degree | +5.7% |
| Speech PathologistSOC 29-1127 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $95,450U.S. $97,870 | $95,430 | 420 | Master's degree | +16.6% |
| Vet AssistantSOC 31-9096 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,430U.S. $38,150 | $37,910 | 420 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.1% |
| Parking AttendantsSOC 53-6021 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $31,530U.S. $35,150 | $33,130 | 420 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Facilities ManagerSOC 11-3013 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $96,940U.S. $106,660 | $100,750 | 410 | Bachelor's degree | +4.6% |
| Cyber Security AnalystSOC 15-1212 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $102,260U.S. $129,180 | $108,230 | 410 | Bachelor's degree | +21.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial WorkersSOC 37-1011 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,080U.S. $49,100 | $52,810 | 410 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.2% |
| HR ManagerSOC 11-3121 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $128,730U.S. $149,280 | $140,380 | 400 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Social Workers, All OtherSOC 21-1029 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,220U.S. $71,900 | $72,520 | 400 | Bachelor's degree | +2.3% |
| Social Science Research AssistantsSOC 19-4061 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,680U.S. $61,990 | $59,410 | 390 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All OtherSOC 25-1199 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,750U.S. $77,640 | $79,720 | 390 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.0% |
| Kindergarten TeacherSOC 25-2012 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,100U.S. $62,680 | $52,040 | 380 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Graphic DesignerSOC 27-1024 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,710U.S. $62,960 | $61,570 | 380 | Bachelor's degree | -1.7% |
| ParamedicSOC 29-2043 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,410U.S. $60,600 | $60,910 | 380 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.7% |
| Automotive Body and Related RepairersSOC 49-3021 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,140U.S. $54,890 | $54,210 | 380 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Marketing ManagerSOC 11-2021 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $129,570U.S. $166,790 | $148,130 | 370 | Bachelor's degree | +6.9% |
| Library AssistantSOC 43-4121 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,110U.S. $36,910 | $37,770 | 370 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.4% |
| Food Service ManagerSOC 11-9051 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,350U.S. $69,390 | $72,790 | 360 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Data ScientistSOC 15-2051 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,650U.S. $120,230 | $94,340 | 360 | Bachelor's degree | +34.6% |
| LibrarianSOC 25-4022 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,500U.S. $68,270 | $60,580 | 360 | Master's degree | +2.6% |
| EMTSOC 29-2042 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,820U.S. $44,470 | $39,610 | 360 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.8% |
| Legal Secretaries and Administrative AssistantsSOC 43-6012 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,380U.S. $55,570 | $48,320 | 360 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.2% |
| Industrial Machinery MechanicsSOC 49-9041 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,830U.S. $64,520 | $69,070 | 360 | High school diploma or equivalent | +17.8% |
| Surgical TechSOC 29-2055 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,510U.S. $64,650 | $67,470 | 340 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| Massage TherapistSOC 31-9011 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,610U.S. $58,450 | $60,330 | 340 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +15.3% |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile InstallersSOC 47-2081 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,180U.S. $58,930 | $50,930 | 340 | No formal educational credential | +2.5% |
| Plasterers and Stucco MasonsSOC 47-2161 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,820U.S. $57,660 | $51,500 | 340 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| RooferSOC 47-2181 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,040U.S. $55,440 | $45,660 | 340 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| Event PlannerSOC 13-1121 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,690U.S. $61,160 | $54,730 | 330 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| DentistSOC 29-1021 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $182,200U.S. $170,950 | $176,200 | 330 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.7% |
| Payroll and Timekeeping ClerksSOC 43-3051 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,090U.S. $58,260 | $51,320 | 330 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.9% |
| Sheet Metal WorkerSOC 47-2211 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,440U.S. $61,800 | $53,770 | 330 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Occupational Health and Safety SpecialistsSOC 19-5011 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,200U.S. $90,150 | $91,010 | 320 | Bachelor's degree | +18.5% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1194 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,450U.S. $63,820 | $66,730 | 320 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| General Internal Medicine PhysiciansSOC 29-1216 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $264,320U.S. $256,560 | $230,490 | 320 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| Data Entry ClerkSOC 43-9021 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,140U.S. $41,340 | $42,660 | 320 | High school diploma or equivalent | -25.5% |
| Home InspectorSOC 47-4011 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,110U.S. $74,690 | $72,000 | 320 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Butchers and Meat CuttersSOC 51-3021 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,970U.S. $40,140 | $45,450 | 320 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| Occupational TherapistSOC 29-1122 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $100,920U.S. $100,330 | $102,340 | 310 | Master's degree | +14.8% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling ServicesSOC 39-1014 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,150U.S. $48,560 | $47,910 | 310 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| Gambling DealersSOC 39-3011 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,420U.S. $34,320 | $61,620 | 310 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention WorkersSOC 33-1021 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $71,590U.S. $93,530 | $80,110 | 300 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-9111 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,410U.S. $43,220 | $40,800 | 300 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9124 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,290U.S. $48,250 | $52,380 | 300 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Physician AssistantSOC 29-1071 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $129,880U.S. $135,880 | $145,490 | 290 | Master's degree | +21.1% |
| Family Medicine PhysicianSOC 29-1215 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $227,940U.S. $244,180 | $261,180 | 290 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.3% |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All OtherSOC 31-9099 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,100U.S. $48,430 | $55,270 | 290 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| School Bus MonitorsSOC 33-9094 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,650U.S. $35,100 | $34,530 | 290 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Automotive and Watercraft Service AttendantsSOC 53-6031 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,180U.S. $35,670 | $36,980 | 290 | No formal educational credential | +3.8% |
| FundraiserSOC 13-1131 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,460U.S. $72,550 | $66,760 | 280 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3027 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $69,730U.S. $74,510 | $68,410 | 280 | Associate's degree | +1.3% |
| Producers and DirectorsSOC 27-2012 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,530U.S. $90,360 | $83,140 | 280 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| Tour and Travel GuidesSOC 39-7010 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $38,120 | not published | 280 | n/a | n/a |
| File ClerksSOC 43-4071 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,540U.S. $43,600 | $42,590 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.8% |
| Interviewers, Except Eligibility and LoanSOC 43-4111 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,110U.S. $45,920 | $44,280 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair WorkersSOC 49-9098 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,610U.S. $39,630 | $41,370 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| Tax PreparerSOC 13-2082 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,960U.S. $54,920 | $59,500 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.7% |
| TutorSOC 25-3041 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,340U.S. $43,350 | $45,340 | 270 | Some college, no degree | -0.2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping WorkersSOC 37-1012 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,320U.S. $58,430 | $55,860 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Loan Interviewers and ClerksSOC 43-4131 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,270U.S. $50,020 | $49,670 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.4% |
| Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and DaycareSOC 11-9031 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,460U.S. $59,300 | $52,460 | 260 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| Network EngineerSOC 15-1241 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $120,710U.S. $134,050 | $123,970 | 260 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2031 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,190U.S. $74,310 | $91,830 | 260 | Associate's degree | +3.7% |
| Physical Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2021 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,220U.S. $68,380 | $65,330 | 260 | Associate's degree | +23.0% |
| Sterile Processing TechnicianSOC 31-9093 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,610U.S. $47,700 | $45,820 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.8% |
| Cooks, Short OrderSOC 35-2015 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,080U.S. $35,880 | $38,560 | 260 | No formal educational credential | -5.2% |
| TelemarketerSOC 41-9041 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,830U.S. $35,450 | $37,780 | 260 | No formal educational credential | -21.4% |
| DispatcherSOC 43-5031 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,200U.S. $53,040 | $52,010 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Printing Press OperatorsSOC 51-5112 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,900U.S. $45,780 | $42,790 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.7% |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System OperatorsSOC 51-8031 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,390U.S. $60,020 | $57,060 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Engineers, All OtherSOC 17-2199 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $104,030U.S. $122,930 | $106,480 | 250 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| ChemistSOC 19-2031 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $91,240 | not published | 250 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| VeterinarianSOC 29-1131 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $131,540U.S. $130,100 | $193,390 | 250 | Doctoral or professional degree | +9.4% |
| Electronics EngineerSOC 17-2072 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $102,950U.S. $130,220 | $116,290 | 240 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| Environmental ScientistSOC 19-2041 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,330U.S. $82,220 | $84,750 | 240 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| NutritionistSOC 29-1031 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,620U.S. $76,400 | $68,320 | 240 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service WorkersSOC 39-1022 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,190U.S. $48,590 | $47,300 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| Avionics TechnicianSOC 49-2091 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,620U.S. $82,280 | $80,540 | 240 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +9.4% |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool OperatorsSOC 51-9161 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,310U.S. $50,690 | $52,810 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | -9.4% |
| Computer ProgrammerSOC 15-1251 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $88,990U.S. $100,390 | $91,800 | 230 | Bachelor's degree | -7.3% |
| Ultrasound TechSOC 29-2032 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $96,910U.S. $96,590 | $95,020 | 230 | Associate's degree | +13.9% |
| IronworkerSOC 47-2221 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,770U.S. $62,780 | $58,260 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.1% |
| Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis SpecialistsSOC 13-1141 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,990U.S. $78,210 | $70,780 | 220 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Probation OfficerSOC 21-1092 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,470U.S. $66,270 | $59,330 | 220 | Bachelor's degree | +3.0% |
| Residential AdvisorsSOC 39-9041 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,770U.S. $42,240 | $43,430 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Gambling Cage WorkersSOC 43-3041 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,320U.S. $37,580 | $43,700 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.1% |
| Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line InstallersSOC 49-2022 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,810U.S. $63,890 | $66,180 | 220 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -3.3% |
| Architectural and Civil DraftersSOC 17-3011 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $68,640U.S. $66,150 | $72,090 | 210 | Associate's degree | +5.2% |
| Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3021 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,230U.S. $82,890 | $75,610 | 210 | Associate's degree | +11.9% |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window TrimmersSOC 27-1026 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,740U.S. $39,390 | $39,640 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| Crossing Guards and FlaggersSOC 33-9091 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $32,400U.S. $38,100 | $33,160 | 210 | No formal educational credential | +3.5% |
| Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine OperatorsSOC 43-5053 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,870U.S. $58,470 | $58,240 | 210 | No formal educational credential | -5.3% |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All OtherSOC 19-3099 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $99,320U.S. $101,110 | $99,730 | 200 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| EstheticianSOC 39-5094 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,030U.S. $45,330 | $54,600 | 200 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +8.8% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales WorkersSOC 41-1012 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $68,990U.S. $87,520 | $83,000 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.5% |
| Property Appraisers and AssessorsSOC 13-2020 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,000U.S. $67,960 | $57,260 | 190 | n/a | n/a |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3026 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $68,490U.S. $66,120 | $69,040 | 190 | Associate's degree | +3.1% |
| Medical ScientistSOC 19-1042 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $119,630U.S. $103,410 | $110,260 | 190 | Doctoral or professional degree | +12.6% |
| Community Health WorkerSOC 21-1094 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,210U.S. $51,850 | $49,830 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.7% |
| Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1081 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $72,910U.S. $75,350 | $84,210 | 190 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.5% |
| TranslatorSOC 27-3091 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,920U.S. $60,170 | $61,310 | 190 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| PhlebotomistSOC 31-9097 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,200U.S. $45,230 | $48,610 | 190 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +6.8% |
| Protective Service Workers, All OtherSOC 33-9099 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,550U.S. $42,540 | $49,250 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.0% |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material CollectorsSOC 53-7081 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,630U.S. $49,690 | $45,530 | 190 | No formal educational credential | +2.1% |
| Computer Hardware EngineerSOC 17-2061 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $129,340U.S. $161,740 | $133,310 | 180 | Bachelor's degree | +9.1% |
| Health EducatorSOC 21-1091 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,860U.S. $64,070 | $62,430 | 180 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security WorkersSOC 33-1091 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,460U.S. $55,940 | $61,200 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All OtherSOC 35-9099 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,090U.S. $35,840 | $39,110 | 180 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Procurement ClerksSOC 43-3061 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,320U.S. $50,580 | $48,850 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.1% |
| Human Resources AssistantSOC 43-4161 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,830U.S. $50,610 | $46,680 | 180 | Associate's degree | -6.2% |
| Postal Service ClerksSOC 43-5051 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,650U.S. $62,130 | $63,030 | 180 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| LinemanSOC 49-9051 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,530U.S. $95,320 | $86,320 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.3% |
| Production Workers, All OtherSOC 51-9199 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,890U.S. $40,110 | $51,180 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Natural Sciences ManagersSOC 11-9121 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $123,010U.S. $167,220 | $128,550 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | +8.2% |
| Web DeveloperSOC 15-1254 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,060U.S. $92,650 | $100,980 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| ArchitectSOC 17-1011 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $98,860U.S. $99,280 | $96,780 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | +4.3% |
| Audio and Video TechniciansSOC 27-4011 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,010U.S. $58,100 | $45,280 | 170 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.9% |
| OpticianSOC 29-2081 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,930U.S. $47,260 | $52,820 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Transportation Security ScreenersSOC 33-9093 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,330U.S. $66,770 | $61,450 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | -4.2% |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and GreenhouseSOC 45-2092 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,400U.S. $35,660 | $38,930 | 170 | No formal educational credential | -2.4% |
| GlazierSOC 47-2121 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,430U.S. $57,080 | $48,660 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Security and Fire Alarm Systems InstallersSOC 49-2098 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,690U.S. $60,070 | $54,650 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| Medical Equipment RepairersSOC 49-9062 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,840U.S. $61,660 | $57,050 | 170 | Associate's degree | +12.6% |
| Clinical PsychologistSOC 19-3033 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $124,250U.S. $100,580 | $117,000 | 160 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.7% |
| Forensic ScientistSOC 19-4092 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,380U.S. $72,060 | $67,130 | 160 | Bachelor's degree | +13.3% |
| Occupational Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2011 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $71,480U.S. $72,300 | $69,380 | 160 | Associate's degree | +21.5% |
| Helpers--Production WorkersSOC 51-9198 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,890U.S. $39,070 | $37,610 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.2% |
| Public Relations ManagerSOC 11-2032 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $100,530U.S. $146,910 | $119,230 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | +5.7% |
| Materials EngineerSOC 17-2131 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $95,930U.S. $112,860 | $108,380 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | +7.5% |
| Library TechniciansSOC 25-4031 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,880U.S. $44,580 | $45,340 | 150 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -6.4% |
| Gambling Change Persons and Booth CashiersSOC 41-2012 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,500U.S. $36,220 | $59,210 | 150 | No formal educational credential | -1.9% |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial EquipmentSOC 49-2094 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,190U.S. $74,090 | $81,240 | 150 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +0.3% |
| Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and RepairersSOC 49-9091 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,920U.S. $47,450 | $49,400 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Commercial PilotSOC 53-2012 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $109,480U.S. $123,220 | $116,600 | 150 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.2% |
| SurveyorSOC 17-1022 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,120U.S. $75,440 | $70,970 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety EngineersSOC 17-2151 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $106,220U.S. $106,220 | $124,680 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| School PsychologistSOC 19-3034 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $87,540U.S. $95,990 | $88,700 | 140 | Master's degree | +0.8% |
| Special Education TeacherSOC 25-2058 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,730U.S. $74,260 | $62,860 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Technical WriterSOC 27-3042 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,070U.S. $90,390 | $77,340 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | +0.8% |
| Sales and Related Workers, All OtherSOC 41-9099 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,890U.S. $48,280 | $40,210 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.1% |
| Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine RepairersSOC 49-2011 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,920U.S. $47,810 | $52,950 | 140 | Some college, no degree | -3.0% |
| Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4081 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,180U.S. $47,180 | $40,940 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.6% |
| Database AdministratorSOC 15-1242 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $100,790U.S. $104,620 | $99,660 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | -0.1% |
| Biological Scientists, All OtherSOC 19-1029 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $96,300U.S. $98,920 | $120,840 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +4.7% |
| Interior DesignerSOC 27-1025 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,110U.S. $67,190 | $65,850 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +2.7% |
| Health Information Technologists and Medical RegistrarsSOC 29-9021 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,010U.S. $68,020 | $59,550 | 130 | Associate's degree | +15.9% |
| Advertising Sales AgentsSOC 41-3011 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,870U.S. $64,820 | $65,990 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.2% |
| Food BatchmakersSOC 51-3092 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,680U.S. $42,290 | $36,780 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.5% |
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except GamblingSOC 11-9072 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,310U.S. $79,520 | $79,950 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Budget AnalystSOC 13-2031 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,790U.S. $91,640 | $79,040 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +1.9% |
| Credit CounselorsSOC 13-2071 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,710U.S. $52,230 | $52,490 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +3.3% |
| Chemical TechnicianSOC 19-4031 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $60,390 | not published | 120 | Associate's degree | +4.9% |
| Teachers and Instructors, All OtherSOC 25-3099 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,130U.S. $66,140 | $67,220 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| JournalistSOC 27-3023 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $62,200 | not published | 120 | Bachelor's degree | -5.9% |
| EditorSOC 27-3041 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,420U.S. $77,920 | $67,750 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | -1.1% |
| MasonSOC 47-2021 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,310U.S. $62,120 | $54,470 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.1% |
| Recreational Vehicle Service TechniciansSOC 49-3092 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,030U.S. $52,000 | $84,130 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.7% |
| UnderwriterSOC 13-2053 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,560U.S. $81,370 | $86,470 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | -3.8% |
| Operations Research AnalystSOC 15-2031 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $95,620U.S. $88,940 | $92,370 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +11.9% |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3022 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,480U.S. $64,950 | $63,720 | 110 | Associate's degree | +3.2% |
| Surveying and Mapping TechniciansSOC 17-3031 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,260U.S. $54,240 | $52,410 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| ChiropractorSOC 29-1011 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $89,440U.S. $79,200 | $83,550 | 110 | Doctoral or professional degree | +8.7% |
| Therapists, All OtherSOC 29-1129 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,250U.S. $77,930 | $63,140 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +12.6% |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All OtherSOC 29-1299 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $96,300U.S. $115,210 | $94,970 | 110 | Master's degree | +5.5% |
| Physical Therapist AidesSOC 31-2022 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,550U.S. $35,240 | $39,600 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional OfficersSOC 33-1011 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,840U.S. $77,970 | $78,820 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.5% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services WorkersSOC 39-1013 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $67,130U.S. $63,820 | $69,020 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All OtherSOC 39-9099 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,640U.S. $41,600 | $38,270 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.9% |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural AnimalsSOC 45-2093 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $31,670U.S. $36,670 | $34,160 | 110 | No formal educational credential | -3.2% |
| Highway Maintenance WorkersSOC 47-4051 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,830U.S. $50,260 | $48,620 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Home Appliance RepairersSOC 49-9031 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,520U.S. $50,990 | $49,220 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4031 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,430U.S. $46,330 | $47,190 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.5% |
| Chemical Equipment Operators and TendersSOC 51-9011 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,550U.S. $58,040 | $48,000 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Dental Laboratory TechnicianSOC 51-9081 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,190U.S. $49,610 | $47,470 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.9% |
| Training and Development ManagersSOC 11-3131 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $119,110U.S. $133,000 | $131,150 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Lodging ManagersSOC 11-9081 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,250U.S. $69,250 | $82,980 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| Computer Network Support SpecialistsSOC 15-1231 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,640U.S. $76,220 | $70,370 | 100 | Associate's degree | +1.2% |
| Conservation ScientistsSOC 19-1031 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,990U.S. $73,010 | $64,140 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +5.3% |
| Biological TechnicianSOC 19-4021 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,550U.S. $57,510 | $54,880 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +7.4% |
| JudgeSOC 23-1023 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $89,990U.S. $153,990 | $125,460 | 100 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.8% |
| Title ExaminerSOC 23-2093 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,820U.S. $58,650 | $57,250 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.1% |
| Dietetic TechnicianSOC 29-2051 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,060U.S. $37,640 | $57,640 | 100 | Associate's degree | +2.7% |
| Cargo and Freight AgentsSOC 43-5011 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,340U.S. $52,260 | $45,040 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.2% |
| Couriers and MessengersSOC 43-5021 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,070U.S. $39,200 | $38,530 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +8.0% |
| Tile and Stone SettersSOC 47-2044 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,550U.S. $55,690 | $54,100 | 100 | No formal educational credential | +9.8% |
| Sewing Machine OperatorsSOC 51-6031 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,660U.S. $36,670 | $39,740 | 100 | No formal educational credential | -15.1% |
| Crane OperatorSOC 53-7021 · Tucson, AZ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,750U.S. $68,080 | $68,400 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
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Geography
What area these numbers cover
- Search label
- Tucson, AZ
- BLS source geography
- Tucson, AZ
- Geography type
- Metropolitan Statistical Area
- CBSA code
- 46060
- States
- Arizona
- Delineation
- OMB Bulletin 23-01, as used by BLS OEWS May 2025
FAQ
Common questions
What are the highest-paying jobs in Tucson, AZ?
In the Tucson, AZ metropolitan area (CBSA 46060), BLS OEWS counted 389,630 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $47,760 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are Physicians, All Other ($357,070), Architectural and Engineering Managers ($159,610), IT Manager ($151,520).
Is this the city or the metro area?
BLS reports occupational wages for the Tucson, AZ metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 46060), which includes Tucson and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Tucson city limits.
Are these job openings?
No. OEWS employment counts people working in each occupation across the metro in May 2025, not vacancies or hiring.
Method
How this page is built
BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates for every detailed occupation with 100+ jobs in the Tucson, AZ metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 46060). Medians and means are OEWS fields; employment counts people working in the occupation (excluding the self-employed), not openings. Typical entry education and outlook are BLS national Employment Projections. Suppressed values are shown as not published and never imputed. Searches this page answers include “high paying jobs tucson”, “high paying jobs in tucson”, “careers in tucson az” (Ahrefs, U.S.).
What this page can't tell you
Sources- City limits: BLS publishes metro-area estimates.
- Job openings or hiring: employment is the number of people working.
- Local outlook: projections shown are national.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 metropolitan-area estimates (2018 SOC; metropolitan statistical areas per OMB Bulletin 23-01), public domain.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program, national occupational projections 2025–35 (no metro projections are published in this dataset).
- U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities, 2024 (released February 19, 2026).