Compensation and Benefits Managers Salary in Tucson, AZ

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

Median annual salary $115,150 -18% vs national
Median hourly $55.36
10th percentile $71,960
90th percentile $149,480
Employed locally 60
National median $140,360

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $71,960
    25th
    $71,960
    50th (median)
    $115,150
    75th
    $115,150
    90th
    $149,480

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Compensation and Benefits Managers salary vs area income 170% Median Compensation and Benefits Managers salary is 70% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Compensation and Benefits Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $220,680
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $214,220
    Washington $206,320
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $199,680
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $183,770
    Rhode Island $183,140

    Nearby metros — Compensation and Benefits Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $123,850

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$79,080
    Managers, All Other$138,330
    Computer and Information Systems Managers$147,240
    Medical and Health Services Managers$123,910
    Financial Managers$127,040
    Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$61,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compensation and Benefits Managers make per hour in Tucson?

    The median hourly wage for Compensation and Benefits Managers in Tucson, AZ is $55.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $100.73 or more per hour.

    Is Tucson above or below average for Compensation and Benefits Managers salaries?

    The median Compensation and Benefits Managers salary in Tucson, AZ is 18% below the national median of $140,360. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Compensation and Benefits Managers in Tucson?

    Entry-level Compensation and Benefits Managers (10th percentile) earn around $71,960 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,960.