How much does a software developer make in Tucson?
$123,700a year
Median yearly pay for software developers in the Tucson, AZ metro area. That is $59.48 an hour or $10,310 a month.
- Hourly
- $59.48
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 151 of 377
- Jobs in the area
- 4,060
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $79,090Median: $123,700Highest 10%: $184,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,090 | $38.02 | |
| 25th | $97,560 | $46.90 | |
| Median | $123,700 | $59.48 | |
| 75th | $153,400 | $73.76 | |
| 90th | $184,800 | $88.86 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for software developers.
| Phoenix, AZ | $131,800 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $125,600 |
| Yuma, AZ | $121,600 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $115,900 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $114,800 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $113,600 |
Related jobs in Tucson
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Computer Network Architect | $120,700 |
| Database Architect | $111,500 |
| Information Security Analyst | $102,300 |
| Database Administrator | $100,800 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester | $100,700 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $98,100 |
| Operations Research Analyst | $95,620 |
| Computer Programmer | $88,990 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrator | $87,780 |
| Data Scientist | $83,650 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a software developer make an hour in Tucson?
The median hourly pay in the Tucson, AZ metro area is $59.48 ($123,700 a year).
Do software developers make more in Tucson than the national average?
No: $123,700 against $136,000 nationally, 9% less.
How does Tucson compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $129,700, so Tucson pays 5% less.
Where does Tucson rank for software developer pay?
151 of 377 metro areas with data.
How much does a software developer make starting out in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $79,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $184,800 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.