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Tucson, AZ Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($28.59/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 22% from the last 14 days)
  • Net hiring is positive (+106 this week — 153 added vs 47 removed)

Tucson, AZ job market overview (May 2026)

The Tucson, AZ job market is currently cooling, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 1,279 active job postings tracked here, 37% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Tucson, AZ job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Tucson, AZ.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Store Supervisor / Manager160$121k n=7—
Retail Associate91—$28.50/hr n=12
Restaurant Manager / GM87——
Crew / Cashier74——
Pharmacy55——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time97—$28.59/hr n=30
Full-time57$121k n=8$28.59/hr n=7
Intern12——
Temporary12——
Contract11——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail604$121k n=13$28.59/hr n=38
Food Service / Restaurants476——
Healthcare230——
Consumer Goods149$121k n=7$28.59/hr n=37
Technology24——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager160
  • Retail Associate91
  • Restaurant Manager / GM87
  • Crew / Cashier74
  • Pharmacy55
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead42

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers64
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers57
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers41
  • General and Operations Managers37
  • Registered Nurses34
  • Managers, All Other30

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail604
  • Food Service / Restaurants476
  • Healthcare230
  • Consumer Goods149
  • Technology24
  • Manufacturing23

Employment mix

  • Unspecified1,090 · 85%
  • Part-time97 · 8%
  • Full-time57 · 4%
  • Intern12 · 1%
  • Temporary12 · 1%
  • Contract11 · 1%

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