Electrical Engineers Salary in Tucson, AZ

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

Median annual salary $110,510 -1.3% vs national
Median hourly $53.13
10th percentile $88,390
90th percentile $181,170
Employed locally 1,780
National median $111,910

Compare Electrical Engineers salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Tucson, AZ stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Electrical Engineers
in
Tucson, AZ
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $88,390
    25th
    $88,390
    50th (median)
    $110,510
    75th
    $141,530
    90th
    $181,170

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical Engineers salary vs area income 163% Median Electrical Engineers salary is 63% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electrical Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $186,920
    Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA $167,010
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $163,840
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $156,670
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $151,040
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $150,670

    Nearby metros — Electrical Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $109,820
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $98,240
    Flagstaff, AZ $98,030
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $96,230
    Yuma, AZ $83,410

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers $110,730
    Industrial Engineers $112,940
    Engineers, All Other $119,160
    Civil Engineers $75,900
    Aerospace Engineers $111,490
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $71,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electrical Engineers make per hour in Tucson?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Tucson, AZ is $53.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $85.16 or more per hour.

    Is Tucson above or below average for Electrical Engineers salaries?

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Tucson, AZ is 1.3% below the national median of $111,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Electrical Engineers in Tucson?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $88,390 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $88,390.