Accountants and Auditors Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $75,750 -7.3% vs national
Median hourly $36.42
10th percentile $50,360
90th percentile $124,990
Employed locally 2,540
National median $81,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,360
    25th
    $60,820
    50th (median)
    $75,750
    75th
    $95,590
    90th
    $124,990

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Accountants and Auditors salary vs area income 112% Median Accountants and Auditors salary is 12% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Accountants and Auditors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $121,630
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $105,750
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,100
    District of Columbia $103,030
    New York $101,780
    New Jersey $101,340

    Nearby metros — Accountants and Auditors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $80,080
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $77,450
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $75,990
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $75,040
    Yuma, AZ $74,610
    Flagstaff, AZ $73,960

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Project Management Specialists $84,980
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $86,230
    Human Resources Specialists $62,220
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $57,870
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $77,200
    Compliance Officers $69,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Accountants and Auditors make per hour in Tucson?

    The median hourly wage for Accountants and Auditors in Tucson, AZ is $36.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.46 or more per hour.

    Is Tucson above or below average for Accountants and Auditors salaries?

    The median Accountants and Auditors salary in Tucson, AZ is 7.3% below the national median of $81,680. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Accountants and Auditors in Tucson?

    Entry-level Accountants and Auditors (10th percentile) earn around $50,360 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,820.