Computer Programmers Salary in Tucson, AZ

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

Median annual salary $98,260 -0.4% vs national
Median hourly $47.24
10th percentile $61,920
90th percentile $136,490
Employed locally 110
National median $98,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,920
    25th
    $70,190
    50th (median)
    $98,260
    75th
    $118,740
    90th
    $136,490

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Programmers salary vs area income 145% Median Computer Programmers salary is 45% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Computer Programmers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $167,970
    Boulder, CO $162,530
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $159,250
    Washington $158,820
    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $136,880
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $133,560

    Nearby metros — Computer Programmers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Flagstaff, AZ $95,280
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $73,810
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $72,700
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $57,900

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$114,230
    Computer User Support Specialists$57,520
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$90,910
    Computer Systems Analysts$96,970
    Information Security Analysts$88,520
    Computer Occupations, All Other$100,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Programmers make per hour in Tucson?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Programmers in Tucson, AZ is $47.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.84 or more per hour.

    Is Tucson above or below average for Computer Programmers salaries?

    The median Computer Programmers salary in Tucson, AZ is 0.4% below the national median of $98,670. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Computer Programmers in Tucson?

    Entry-level Computer Programmers (10th percentile) earn around $61,920 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,190.