NAICS 62

Healthcare and Social Assistance in Tucson, AZ

Metro Market Score 42.8 (Moderate), ranked #85 of 248 metros. 2,846 establishments, 64,720 jobs.

Metro Market Assessment

Metro Market Score 42.8
Favorable 0-35
Moderate 35-48
Challenging 48-60
Difficult 60+
Moderate

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national healthcare and social assistance average.

Tucson pairs above-average healthcare and social assistance concentration (64.9) with positive employment growth (trend: 64.1). The market is competitive but still expanding, leaving room for well-positioned new entrants.

Industry Concentration
64.9
LQ: 1.17
Rank #161 of 248 metros
Wage Competitiveness
34.3
$59,537 avg wage
Growth Trend
↑ 64.1
Employment growth index
Rank #90 of 248 metros
Wage Pressure
36.2
YoY wage change index

2,846 Healthcare and Social Assistance Firms in Tucson

2,846
Establishments
+2.2% YoY
64,720
Total Employment
+4.2% YoY
$59,537
Average Annual Wage
+2.1% YoY
1.17
Location Quotient
Above national avg

Tucson vs Arizona Statewide

How this metro's healthcare and social assistance market compares to Arizona overall. The state ranks #32/51 for entry risk.

Measure Tucson AZ Statewide
Overall Score 42.8 Moderate 44.1 Elevated
Score Type Metro Market Score Entry Risk Score
Rank #85 of 248 metros #32 of 51 states

Metro and state scores use different methodologies (metro has 4 QCEW-based metrics; state adds BDS survival and momentum data). Direct score comparisons are approximate.

Other Industries in Tucson

Construction 35.1 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 53.2 Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 53.3 Finance and Insurance 59.4 Retail Trade 60.5 Other Services 62.7 Information 64.1 Accommodation and Food Services 64.6 Administrative and Support Services 72.9

Healthcare and Social Assistance in Other Arizona Metros

Sierra Vista-Douglas 36.8 #54/248 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler 43.6 #91/248 Lake Havasu City-Kingman 44.8 #98/248 Flagstaff 47.6 #118/248 Prescott Valley-Prescott 51.7 #148/248 Yuma 52.0 #150/248

About Metro Market Score: A weighted composite of industry concentration (25%), wage competitiveness (25%), wage pressure (20%), and employment growth trend (30%). Lower scores indicate more favorable conditions. For Tucson's healthcare and social assistance sector, the industry concentration component (64.9) has the strongest pull on the composite. Metro scores use QCEW data only (no BDS survival data at metro level). Read full methodology →

Data Sources

Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.