Physical Scientists, All Other Salary in Tucson, AZ

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

Median annual salary $126,320 +7.1% vs national
Median hourly $60.73
10th percentile $61,030
90th percentile $184,140
Employed locally 40
National median $117,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,030
    25th
    $88,610
    50th (median)
    $126,320
    75th
    $145,010
    90th
    $184,140

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Scientists, All Other salary vs area income 186% Median Physical Scientists, All Other salary is 86% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physical Scientists, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $174,810
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $170,960
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $168,870
    Minnesota $167,110
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $162,610
    District of Columbia $157,980

    Nearby metros — Physical Scientists, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $115,210

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Social Science Research Assistants $59,130
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $77,680
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $95,990
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $72,510
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $124,250
    Forensic Science Technicians $57,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Scientists, All Other make per hour in Tucson?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Scientists, All Other in Tucson, AZ is $60.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.52 or more per hour.

    Is Tucson above or below average for Physical Scientists, All Other salaries?

    The median Physical Scientists, All Other salary in Tucson, AZ is 7.1% above the national median of $117,960. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physical Scientists, All Other in Tucson?

    Entry-level Physical Scientists, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $61,030 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $88,610.