How much does a physician make in Tucson?
$357,100a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in the Tucson, AZ metro area. That is $171.67 an hour or $29,760 a month.
- Hourly
- $171.67
- Vs. national median
- +34%
- Rank among cities
- 64 of 340
- Jobs in the area
- 900
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $139,600Median: $357,100Highest 10%: $424,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $139,600 | $67.11 | |
| 25th | $251,700 | $121.01 | |
| Median | $357,100 | $171.67 | |
| 75th | $371,800 | $178.77 | |
| 90th | $424,300 | $203.98 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for physicians.
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $361,700 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $301,300 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $296,800 |
| Yuma, AZ | $162,000 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $71,540 |
Related jobs in Tucson
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $300,000 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $264,300 |
| Psychiatrist | $257,700 |
| Dermatologist | $231,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $227,900 |
| Pediatrician | $183,400 |
| Dentist | $182,200 |
| Optometrist | $157,700 |
| Pharmacist | $147,400 |
| Veterinarian | $131,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in Tucson?
The median hourly pay in the Tucson, AZ metro area is $171.67 ($357,100 a year).
Do physicians make more in Tucson than the national average?
Yes: $357,100 against $265,900 nationally, 34% more.
How does Tucson compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $312,500, so Tucson pays 14% more.
Where does Tucson rank for physician pay?
64 of 340 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician make starting out in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $139,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $424,300 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.