Tucson, AZ Employment

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18%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
18%
Household income NAT. AVG.
2%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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Income per capita$24,468$26,686$29,829
Median household income$45,227$51,340$55,322
Median income owner occupied$61,821$63,012$70,586
Median income renter occupied$31,885$35,905$35,192
Median earnings male$29,012$33,127$36,919
Median earnings female$24,193$25,835$26,250
Unemployment rate4.6%4.7%4.7%
Poverty level20.8%17.7%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Tucson is 18% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Tucson is 18% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Tucson is 2% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Tucson is 38% higher than the national average

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      $30,148 $45,227 $90,454
      City
      $34,223 $51,340 $102,680
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
      Nation
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      Tucson median earnings by income bracket

      Tucson employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry12.1%12.1%
      Manufacturing sector8.0%8.0%
      Financial & insurance services2.6%2.6%
      Wholesale & retail services14.6%14.6%
      Public administration6.1%6.1%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities5.8%5.8%
      Education, health & social services15.8%15.8%
      Other33.2%33.2%

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      Tucson, AZ545,340$45,22718.2%

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      Tucson, AZ545,340$45,22718.2%
      Source: The Tucson, AZ employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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