Natural Sciences Managers Salary in Tucson, AZ

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

Median annual salary $123,350 -23.5% vs national
Median hourly $59.30
10th percentile $61,620
90th percentile $215,290
Employed locally 140
National median $161,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,620
    25th
    $99,650
    50th (median)
    $123,350
    75th
    $160,020
    90th
    $215,290

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Natural Sciences Managers salary vs area income 182% Median Natural Sciences Managers salary is 82% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Natural Sciences Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $222,840
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $221,480
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $219,380
    Massachusetts $218,800
    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $211,880
    Worcester, MA $211,400

    Nearby metros — Natural Sciences Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $131,250
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $129,270
    Flagstaff, AZ $124,090

    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 Natural Sciences Managers make per hour in Tucson?

    The median hourly wage for Natural Sciences Managers in Tucson, AZ is $59.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $105.11 or more per hour.

    Is Tucson above or below average for Natural Sciences Managers salaries?

    The median Natural Sciences Managers salary in Tucson, AZ is 23.5% below the national median of $161,180. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Natural Sciences Managers in Tucson?

    Entry-level Natural Sciences Managers (10th percentile) earn around $61,620 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $99,650.