Data Scientists pay range in Tucson
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,830 a year or less, while the top 10% make $134,280 or more. The middle half of data scientists in Tucson earn between $69,690 and $119,690.
- $63K10th
- $70K25th
- $84KMedian
- $120K75th
- $134K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $94,340 | $7,862 | $45.36 |
| Median | $83,650 | $6,971 | $40.22 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $69,690 | $5,808 | $33.50 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $119,690 | $9,974 | $57.54 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Data Scientists pay in Tucson vs. Arizona and the U.S.
Data scientists in Tucson earn 16% less than the Arizona average ($111,950) and 26% less than the U.S. average ($126,800). At the median the gap is -30% against the U.S. median of $120,230.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson | $94,340 | $83,650 | $62,830 | $134,280 | 360 |
| Arizona | $111,950 | $107,240 | $65,200 | $161,730 | 4,560 |
| United States | $126,800 | $120,230 | $67,240 | $199,130 | 262,440 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Data Scientists salary after taxes in Tucson
On the average salary of $94,340, a single filer in Tucson takes home about $73,233 a year, or $6,103 a month and $2,817 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% 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 data scientists? 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 $94,340 buys what about $97,362 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Tucson ($47,760). A typical home costs $343,580, or 3.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Data Scientists salary in other Arizona cities
Tucson ranks 6th of 6 Arizona metro areas for this job; Phoenix pays the most ($116,100).
- Phoenix$116,100
- Sierra Vista$103,160
- Flagstaff$98,570
- Yuma$97,040
- Prescott Valley$95,590
- Tucson$94,340
Highest-paying cities for data scientists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($212,760).
- San Jose, CA$212,760
- San Francisco, CA$174,830
- Seattle, WA$160,460
- Idaho Falls, ID$159,110
- Kennewick, WA$157,380
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Data Scientists salary in Tucson: questions
How much do data scientists make an hour in Tucson?
$45.36 an hour on average, and $40.22 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level data scientists salary in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,830 a year and the 25th percentile is $69,690, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the data scientists take-home pay in Tucson?
About $73,233 a year ($6,103 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $94,340.
Do data scientists earn more in Tucson than elsewhere?
The average here is 26% less than the U.S. average for this job ($126,800).
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 15-2051; area Tucson, AZ (46060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.0%.
- 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 0.55, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.55).
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