Is Tucson a strong pay market for Retail Sales Associates?

At a $34,530 median, Tucson is $880 (2%) below the national median. The U.S. median is $35,410. Jobeezy shows you which local employers actually pay at the top of that band before you apply.

How can I earn more as a Retail Sales Associate in Tucson?

Target employers paying toward the $36,760 (75th-percentile) mark and anchor your negotiation to the BLS band. Jobeezy fit-scores Retail Sales Associate openings in Tucson and auto-applies, so you reach more high-paying employers fast.

Retail Sales Associate Salary in Tucson, AZ

Median: $16.60/hour ($34,530/year) — $880 (2%) below the national median. Range: $31,480–$36,760.

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Last updated: 2026-07-04 · Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · National Retail Sales Associate salary guide

The median Retail Sales Associate salary in Tucson, AZ is $16.60/hour ($34,530/year) ($880 (2%) below the national median), with a typical range of $31,480–$36,760. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

Salary stats
Metric	Value	Source
Median	$16.60/hour ($34,530/year)	BLS
Range	$31,480–$36,760	BLS

### Key facts for Retail Sales Associate in Tucson Median pay and comparison. - Median is the middle value. - Data from BLS.

Retail Sales Associate Salary in Tucson vs. National Average

25th Pct (Tucson) $31,480

Median (Tucson) $34,530

75th Pct (Tucson) $36,760

National median: $35,410/yr. Tucson is $880 (2%) below the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Tucson, AZ metro area (SOC 41-2031, Retail Sales Associate).

Retail Sales Associate pay in Tucson, AZ — common questions

How much does a Retail Sales Associate make in Tucson, AZ?: The median Retail Sales Associate salary in Tucson, AZ is $16.60/hour ($34,530/year) ($880 (2%) below the national median), with a typical range of $31,480–$36,760 (BLS OEWS May 2025).
Is Tucson a strong pay market for Retail Sales Associates?: At a $34,530 median, Tucson is $880 (2%) below the national median. The U.S. median is $35,410. Jobeezy shows you which local employers actually pay at the top of that band before you apply.
How can I earn more as a Retail Sales Associate in Tucson?: Target employers paying toward the $36,760 (75th-percentile) mark and anchor your negotiation to the BLS band. Jobeezy fit-scores Retail Sales Associate openings in Tucson and auto-applies, so you reach more high-paying employers fast.

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