Are you looking for information about employment in Tucson? The Tucson metropolitan area is home to over 884,000 people with a civilian labor force of roughly 404,000. The median age of a Tucson resident is 35.7 and the average earnings per worker is $32,300. With more than 1,200 companies employing over 50,000 people in the high-tech industries of Southern Arizona, Tucson has become a leader in the new knowledge-based economy. The City of Tucson, Pima County, the State of Arizona and the private sector have all made commitments to create a growing, healthy economy with high-tech industries as its foundation.
Advanced technology companies like Raytheon Missile Systems, Texas Instruments, IBM, America Online, Universal Avionics, Slim-Fast Foods, Misys Healthcare Systems, and Bombardier have already made Tucson a home for their businesses. Besides being a rewarding place to work, Tucsonans enjoy a low-key lifestyle. The pace is naturally relaxed, the weather is mild, casual dress is the rule, the cost of living is low, and the natural and cultural attractions are plentiful.
Credit: Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce
