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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 (+105 this week — 159 added vs 54 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 1,278 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 Associate95—$28.50/hr n=13
Restaurant Manager / GM87——
Crew / Cashier74——
Pharmacy55——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time99—$28.59/hr n=31
Full-time58$121k n=8$28.59/hr n=7
Intern12——
Temporary12——
Contract10——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail606$121k n=13$28.59/hr n=38
Food Service / Restaurants473——
Healthcare230——
Consumer Goods149$121k n=7$28.59/hr n=37
Technology24——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager160
  • Retail Associate95
  • 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 Other29

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail606
  • Food Service / Restaurants473
  • Healthcare230
  • Consumer Goods149
  • Technology24
  • Manufacturing22

Employment mix

  • Unspecified1,087 · 85%
  • Part-time99 · 8%
  • Full-time58 · 5%
  • Intern12 · 1%
  • Temporary12 · 1%
  • Contract10 · 1%

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