Tucson Jobs: Overview
With 193 sunny days a year, Tucson is one of the sunniest cities in the U.S. Tucson also shines at night: It's not only home to Kitt Peak National Observatory, but local laws limit the number of outdoor light bulbs, so ambient light doesn't ruin stargazers' view. From the sky to the ground, Tucson hosts one of the world's largest gem and mineral shows, with dazzling sapphires, emeralds, and diamonds on viewed by approximately 65,000 people each year. Tucson's food scene was the first in the U.S. to win a big shiny award as a "City of Gastronomy" from the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The award was given to the city in part because of its sustainable and urban agriculture that supports Tucson jobs and the planet.
Tucson has one dubious honor. Academics have proclaimed that it's the most misspelled major city in the U.S. (Tuscon vs. Tucson). If you're looking for Tucson jobs but would like to live outside a large city (and you aren't a great speller), you can take a look at Oro Valley, Marana, and Avondale.
Popular Jobs in Tucson
Tucson is one of the top five areas in the U.S. for aerospace and defense work. This includes engineering jobs in space-related companies and commercial aviation. If you're interested in a career in astronomy, Tucson is the place to be. More than 1,400 life science jobs in Tucson are devoted to developing optics, including precision-measuring and positioning equipment, and opto-electronics for astronomy.
When compared with other cities, Tucson has about 1.5 times more people working in healthcare support jobs. The American Hospital Directory shows there are eight major hospitals that serve the Tucson area.
Other popular jobs in Tucson include:
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How Much Do Tucson Jobs Pay?
The median household income in Tucson is a little over $43,000. But what you will make depends on your job title and experience. Monster has a handy Salary Tool to help you determine what that number might be. When you type in your job title and location, you'll find the estimated salary range you can expect in Tucson and a list of skills that can increase your value to an employer.
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- what year the company was established
- how they measure up in their industry
Shine a Searchlight on the Right Tucson Jobs for You
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