Biological Scientists, All Other Salary in Tucson, AZ

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

Median annual salary $91,460 -2% vs national
Median hourly $43.97
10th percentile $58,720
90th percentile —
Employed locally 110
National median $93,330

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,720
    25th
    $65,100
    50th (median)
    $91,460
    75th
    $178,010

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Scientists, All Other salary vs area income 135% Median Biological Scientists, All Other salary is 35% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Biological Scientists, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Boulder, CO $137,940
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $132,670
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $132,630
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $131,250
    New Haven, CT $124,400
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $123,080

    Nearby metros — Biological Scientists, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $98,490
    Flagstaff, AZ $82,220
    Yuma, AZ $72,550

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social Science Research Assistants$59,130
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$77,680
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$95,990
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$72,510
    Forensic Science Technicians$57,940
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$124,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Scientists, All Other make per hour in Tucson?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Scientists, All Other in Tucson, AZ is $43.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $117.39 or more per hour.

    Is Tucson above or below average for Biological Scientists, All Other salaries?

    The median Biological Scientists, All Other salary in Tucson, AZ is 2% below the national median of $93,330. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Biological Scientists, All Other in Tucson?

    Entry-level Biological Scientists, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $58,720 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,100.