How much does a physical scientist make in Tucson?
$115,000a year
Median yearly pay for physical scientists in the Tucson, AZ metro area. That is $55.29 an hour or $9,583 a month.
- Hourly
- $55.29
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 43 of 68
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $80,350Median: $115,000Highest 10%: $165,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,350 | $38.63 | |
| 25th | $111,000 | $53.34 | |
| Median | $115,000 | $55.29 | |
| 75th | $165,400 | $79.52 | |
| 90th | $165,400 | $79.52 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for physical scientists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Tucson
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Psychologist | $134,400 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $124,300 |
| Medical Scientist | $119,600 |
| 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 physical scientist make an hour in Tucson?
The median hourly pay in the Tucson, AZ metro area is $55.29 ($115,000 a year).
Do physical scientists make more in Tucson than the national average?
No: $115,000 against $122,600 nationally, 6% less.
How does Tucson compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $125,300, so Tucson pays 8% less.
Where does Tucson rank for physical scientist pay?
43 of 68 metro areas with data.
How much does a physical scientist make starting out in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $80,350 or less a year; the top 10% make $165,400 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.