How much does a medical scientist make in Tucson?
$119,600a year
Median yearly pay for medical scientists in the Tucson, AZ metro area. That is $57.51 an hour or $9,969 a month.
- Hourly
- $57.51
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 31 of 178
- Jobs in the area
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,330Median: $119,600Highest 10%: $140,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,330 | $30.45 | |
| 25th | $78,750 | $37.86 | |
| Median | $119,600 | $57.51 | |
| 75th | $131,300 | $63.14 | |
| 90th | $140,000 | $67.29 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for medical scientists.
| Phoenix, AZ | $108,400 |
Related jobs in Tucson
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Psychologist | $134,400 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $124,300 |
| 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 |
| Economist | $79,610 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical scientist make an hour in Tucson?
The median hourly pay in the Tucson, AZ metro area is $57.51 ($119,600 a year).
Do medical scientists make more in Tucson than the national average?
Yes: $119,600 against $103,400 nationally, 16% more.
How does Tucson compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $116,800, so Tucson pays 2% more.
Where does Tucson rank for medical scientist pay?
31 of 178 metro areas with data.
How much does a medical scientist make starting out in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $63,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $140,000 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.