Environmental Engineers pay range in Tucson
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $58,650 a year or less, while the top 10% make $127,010 or more. The middle half of environmental engineers in Tucson earn between $77,220 and $101,250.
- $59K10th
- $77K25th
- $79KMedian
- $101K75th
- $127K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $90,450 | $7,538 | $43.49 |
| Median | $78,650 | $6,554 | $37.81 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $77,220 | $6,435 | $37.12 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $101,250 | $8,438 | $48.68 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Environmental Engineers pay in Tucson vs. Arizona and the U.S.
Environmental engineers in Tucson earn 6% less than the Arizona average ($96,410) and 20% less than the U.S. average ($112,910). At the median the gap is -27% against the U.S. median of $107,110.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson | $90,450 | $78,650 | $58,650 | $127,010 | n/a |
| Arizona | $96,410 | $93,970 | $63,790 | $130,190 | 690 |
| United States | $112,910 | $107,110 | $69,990 | $162,220 | 38,340 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Environmental Engineers salary after taxes in Tucson
On the average salary of $90,450, a single filer in Tucson takes home about $70,594 a year, or $5,883 a month and $2,715 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 environmental engineers? 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 $90,450 buys what about $93,348 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Tucson ($47,760). A typical home costs $343,580, or 3.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Environmental Engineers salary in other Arizona cities
Tucson ranks 2nd of 2 Arizona metro areas for this job; Phoenix pays the most ($97,480).
- Phoenix$97,480
- Tucson$90,450
Highest-paying cities for environmental engineers
Baton Rouge, LA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($144,100).
- Baton Rouge, LA$144,100
- Kennewick, WA$140,210
- Vallejo, CA$140,040
- Santa Rosa, CA$138,740
- Beaumont, TX$135,550
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Environmental Engineers salary in Tucson: questions
How much do environmental engineers make an hour in Tucson?
$43.49 an hour on average, and $37.81 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level environmental engineers salary in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $58,650 a year and the 25th percentile is $77,220, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the environmental engineers take-home pay in Tucson?
About $70,594 a year ($5,883 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $90,450.
Do environmental engineers earn more in Tucson than elsewhere?
The average here is 20% less than the U.S. average for this job ($112,910).
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 17-2081; area Tucson, AZ (46060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.7%.
- 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).
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