Sales Managers Salary in Tucson, AZ

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

Median annual salary $122,670 -11.1% vs national
Median hourly $58.98
10th percentile $60,700
90th percentile $236,890
Employed locally 1,060
National median $138,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,700
    25th
    $79,800
    50th (median)
    $122,670
    75th
    $172,230
    90th
    $236,890

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Managers salary vs area income 181% Median Sales Managers salary is 81% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Sales Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York $214,350
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $211,670
    Delaware $201,090
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $200,450
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $188,070
    Boulder, CO $183,880

    Nearby metros — Sales Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $131,410
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $129,720
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $124,430
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $123,360
    Yuma, AZ $108,130
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $102,790

    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 Sales Managers make per hour in Tucson?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Managers in Tucson, AZ is $58.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $112.79 or more per hour.

    Is Tucson above or below average for Sales Managers salaries?

    The median Sales Managers salary in Tucson, AZ is 11.1% below the national median of $138,060. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Sales Managers (10th percentile) earn around $60,700 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,800.