Epidemiologists pay range in Tucson
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $50,530 a year or less, while the top 10% make $83,960 or more. The middle half of epidemiologists in Tucson earn between $50,530 and $66,450.
- $51K10th
- $51K25th
- $54KMedian
- $66K75th
- $84K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $62,650 | $5,221 | $30.12 |
| Median | $54,490 | $4,541 | $26.20 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $50,530 | $4,211 | $24.29 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $66,450 | $5,538 | $31.95 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Epidemiologists pay in Tucson vs. Arizona and the U.S.
Epidemiologists in Tucson earn 11% less than the Arizona average ($70,280) and 36% less than the U.S. average ($97,890). At the median the gap is -38% against the U.S. median of $87,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson | $62,650 | $54,490 | $50,530 | $83,960 | 60 |
| Arizona | $70,280 | $67,260 | $48,010 | $85,800 | 340 |
| United States | $97,890 | $87,220 | $61,270 | $138,800 | 12,090 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Epidemiologists salary after taxes in Tucson
On the average salary of $62,650, a single filer in Tucson takes home about $51,347 a year, or $4,279 a month and $1,975 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% 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 epidemiologists? 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 $62,650 buys what about $64,657 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Tucson ($47,760). A typical home costs $343,580, or 5.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Epidemiologists salary in other Arizona cities
Tucson ranks 2nd of 2 Arizona metro areas for this job; Phoenix pays the most ($70,660).
- Phoenix$70,660
- Tucson$62,650
Highest-paying cities for epidemiologists
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($140,680).
- San Francisco, CA$140,680
- Boston, MA$132,490
- Seattle, WA$126,450
- Las Vegas, NV$117,930
- Sacramento, CA$115,120
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Epidemiologists salary in Tucson: questions
How much do epidemiologists make an hour in Tucson?
$30.12 an hour on average, and $26.20 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level epidemiologists salary in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $50,530 a year and the 25th percentile is $50,530, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the epidemiologists take-home pay in Tucson?
About $51,347 a year ($4,279 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $62,650.
Do epidemiologists earn more in Tucson than elsewhere?
The average here is 36% less than the U.S. average for this job ($97,890).
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 19-1041; area Tucson, AZ (46060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.1%.
- 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 2.08, this job is 2.1 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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