How much does a life make in Tucson?
$65,270a year
Median yearly pay for lifes in the Tucson, AZ metro area. That is $31.38 an hour or $5,439 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.38
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 42 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,280Median: $65,270Highest 10%: $98,670
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,280 | $22.25 | |
| 25th | $53,440 | $25.69 | |
| Median | $65,270 | $31.38 | |
| 75th | $80,930 | $38.91 | |
| 90th | $98,670 | $47.44 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for lifes.
| Phoenix, AZ | $58,240 |
Related jobs in Tucson
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Psychologist | $134,400 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $124,300 |
| Medical Scientist | $119,600 |
| Physical Scientist | $115,000 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $99,320 |
| Biological Scientist | $96,300 |
| Geoscientist | $90,700 |
| School Psychologist | $87,540 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $83,200 |
| Hydrologist | $81,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a life make an hour in Tucson?
The median hourly pay in the Tucson, AZ metro area is $31.38 ($65,270 a year).
Do lifes make more in Tucson than the national average?
Yes: $65,270 against $62,280 nationally, 5% more.
How does Tucson compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $58,240, so Tucson pays 12% more.
Where does Tucson rank for life pay?
42 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does a life make starting out in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $98,670 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.