Pediatricians, General Salary in Tucson, AZ

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

Median annual salary $181,470 -13.6% vs national
Median hourly $87.25
10th percentile $129,160
90th percentile —
National median $210,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $129,160
    25th
    $129,170
    50th (median)
    $181,470
    75th
    $223,120

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Pediatricians, General salary vs area income 267% Median Pediatricians, General salary is 167% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Pediatricians, General

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $605,560
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $395,040
    Vallejo, CA $357,320
    York-Hanover, PA $344,960
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $290,420
    Fresno, CA $289,290

    Nearby metros — Pediatricians, General salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $227,410
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $68,150

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $95,960
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,690
    Pharmacists $138,930
    Physicians, All Other $357,070
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $70,890
    Psychiatric Technicians $38,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pediatricians, General make per hour in Tucson?

    The median hourly wage for Pediatricians, General in Tucson, AZ is $87.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $142.90 or more per hour.

    Is Tucson above or below average for Pediatricians, General salaries?

    The median Pediatricians, General salary in Tucson, AZ is 13.6% below the national median of $210,130. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Pediatricians, General in Tucson?

    Entry-level Pediatricians, General (10th percentile) earn around $129,160 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $129,170.