How much does an architect make in Tucson?
$98,860a year
Median yearly pay for architects in the Tucson, AZ metro area. That is $47.53 an hour or $8,238 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.53
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 84 of 231
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,390Median: $98,860Highest 10%: $121,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,390 | $30.96 | |
| 25th | $82,860 | $39.84 | |
| Median | $98,860 | $47.53 | |
| 75th | $104,200 | $50.08 | |
| 90th | $121,800 | $58.57 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for architects.
| Phoenix, AZ | $103,900 |
Related jobs in Tucson
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $129,300 |
| Electrical Engineer | $117,500 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $106,800 |
| Mining and Geological Engineer | $106,200 |
| Engineer | $104,000 |
| Electronics Engineer | $103,000 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $99,750 |
| Materials Engineer | $95,930 |
| Industrial Engineer | $95,700 |
| Electrical and Electronics Drafter | $81,970 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an architect make an hour in Tucson?
The median hourly pay in the Tucson, AZ metro area is $47.53 ($98,860 a year).
Do architects make more in Tucson than the national average?
Yes: $98,860 against $99,280 nationally, 0% more.
How does Tucson compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $102,000, so Tucson pays 3% less.
Where does Tucson rank for architect pay?
84 of 231 metro areas with data.
How much does an architect make starting out in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $64,390 or less a year; the top 10% make $121,800 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.