Architectural and Engineering Managers pay range in Tucson
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $126,420 a year or less, while the top 10% make $213,320 or more. The middle half of architectural and engineering managers in Tucson earn between $126,420 and $200,930.
- $126K10th
- $126K25th
- $160KMedian
- $201K75th
- $213K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $166,030 | $13,836 | $79.82 |
| Median | $159,610 | $13,301 | $76.74 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $126,420 | $10,535 | $60.78 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $200,930 | $16,744 | $96.60 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Architectural and Engineering Managers pay in Tucson vs. Arizona and the U.S.
Architectural and engineering managers in Tucson earn 8% less than the Arizona average ($180,870) and 9% less than the U.S. average ($181,540). At the median the gap is -7% against the U.S. median of $171,270.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson | $166,030 | $159,610 | $126,420 | $213,320 | 1,070 |
| Arizona | $180,870 | $167,480 | $121,500 | $249,990 | 4,680 |
| United States | $181,540 | $171,270 | $120,810 | $262,760 | 220,260 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Architectural and Engineering Managers salary after taxes in Tucson
On the average salary of $166,030, a single filer in Tucson takes home about $120,991 a year, or $10,083 a month and $4,653 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Tucson a good place for architectural and engineering managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Tucson area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.9), so the average $166,030 buys what about $171,349 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 3.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Tucson ($47,760). A typical home costs $343,580, or 2.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Architectural and Engineering Managers salary in other Arizona cities
Tucson ranks 3rd of 7 Arizona metro areas for this job; Phoenix pays the most ($187,920).
- Phoenix$187,920
- Prescott Valley$171,060
- Tucson$166,030
- Sierra Vista$154,640
- Yuma$153,560
- Lake Havasu City$137,680
- Flagstaff$136,480
All Architectural and Engineering Managers salaries in Arizona
Highest-paying cities for architectural and engineering managers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($252,690).
- San Jose, CA$252,690
- San Francisco, CA$236,870
- Albuquerque, NM$214,950
- Naples, FL$209,110
- Midland, TX$205,810
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Architectural and Engineering Managers salary in Tucson: questions
How much do architectural and engineering managers make an hour in Tucson?
$79.82 an hour on average, and $76.74 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level architectural and engineering managers salary in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $126,420 a year and the 25th percentile is $126,420, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the architectural and engineering managers take-home pay in Tucson?
About $120,991 a year ($10,083 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $166,030.
Do architectural and engineering managers earn more in Tucson than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% less than the U.S. average for this job ($181,540).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 11-9041; area Tucson, AZ (46060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.1%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.93, this job is 1.9 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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