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Tucson, AZ Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
  • Pay matches the national median ($28.59/hr vs $26/hr national)

Tucson, AZ job market overview (July 2026)

The Tucson, AZ job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 1,698 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and registered nurse, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and registered nurse.
  • 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 / Manager157$121k n=8—
Registered Nurse131—$54/hr n=5
Crew / Cashier89——
Retail Associate86—$28.50/hr n=13
Restaurant Manager / GM66——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time147$155k n=3$28.59/hr n=66
Full-time54$121k n=13$28.59/hr n=6
Contract16——
Temporary11——
Intern6——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail718$121k n=10$28.59/hr n=37
Food Service / Restaurants446——
Healthcare390$164k n=7$48/hr n=38
Professional Services294—$48/hr n=32
Consumer Goods156$121k n=10$28.59/hr n=36

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager157
  • Registered Nurse131
  • Crew / Cashier89
  • Retail Associate86
  • Restaurant Manager / GM66
  • Cook / Kitchen61

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers41
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers38
  • Registered Nurses22
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers22
  • General and Operations Managers20
  • Cooks, Restaurant16

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail718
  • Food Service / Restaurants446
  • Healthcare390
  • Professional Services294
  • Consumer Goods156
  • Manufacturing44

Employment mix

  • Unspecified1,464 · 86%
  • Part-time147 · 9%
  • Full-time54 · 3%
  • Contract16 · 1%
  • Temporary11 · 1%
  • Intern6 · 0%

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