How much does a psychologist make in Tucson?
$134,400a year
Median yearly pay for psychologists in the Tucson, AZ metro area. That is $64.63 an hour or $11,200 a month.
- Hourly
- $64.63
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among cities
- 26 of 82
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,020Median: $134,400Highest 10%: $159,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,020 | $17.80 | |
| 25th | $75,340 | $36.22 | |
| Median | $134,400 | $64.63 | |
| 75th | $140,300 | $67.45 | |
| 90th | $159,600 | $76.75 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for psychologists.
| Phoenix, AZ | $137,700 |
Related jobs in Tucson
Same field, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Economist | $79,610 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychologist make an hour in Tucson?
The median hourly pay in the Tucson, AZ metro area is $64.63 ($134,400 a year).
Do psychologists make more in Tucson than the national average?
Yes: $134,400 against $110,800 nationally, 21% more.
How does Tucson compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $137,500, so Tucson pays 2% less.
Where does Tucson rank for psychologist pay?
26 of 82 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychologist make starting out in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,020 or less a year; the top 10% make $159,600 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.