Natural Sciences Managers pay range in Tucson
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $64,010 a year or less, while the top 10% make $218,620 or more. The middle half of natural sciences managers in Tucson earn between $83,960 and $157,530.
- $64K10th
- $84K25th
- $123KMedian
- $158K75th
- $219K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $128,550 | $10,712 | $61.80 |
| Median | $123,010 | $10,251 | $59.14 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $83,960 | $6,997 | $40.37 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $157,530 | $13,128 | $75.74 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Natural Sciences Managers pay in Tucson vs. Arizona and the U.S.
Natural sciences managers in Tucson earn 3% less than the Arizona average ($132,900) and 29% less than the U.S. average ($180,250). At the median the gap is -26% against the U.S. median of $167,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson | $128,550 | $123,010 | $64,010 | $218,620 | 170 |
| Arizona | $132,900 | $124,920 | $65,780 | $209,130 | 900 |
| United States | $180,250 | $167,220 | $79,710 | $316,850 | 108,690 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Natural Sciences Managers salary after taxes in Tucson
On the average salary of $128,550, a single filer in Tucson takes home about $96,310 a year, or $8,026 a month and $3,704 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% 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 natural sciences 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 $128,550 buys what about $132,668 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Tucson ($47,760). A typical home costs $343,580, or 2.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Natural Sciences Managers salary in other Arizona cities
Tucson ranks 2nd of 3 Arizona metro areas for this job; Phoenix pays the most ($137,900).
Highest-paying cities for natural sciences managers
Boston, MA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($260,090).
- Boston, MA$260,090
- San Jose, CA$252,350
- San Francisco, CA$249,930
- Worcester, MA$231,760
- New Haven, CT$228,050
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Natural Sciences Managers salary in Tucson: questions
How much do natural sciences managers make an hour in Tucson?
$61.80 an hour on average, and $59.14 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level natural sciences managers salary in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $64,010 a year and the 25th percentile is $83,960, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the natural sciences managers take-home pay in Tucson?
About $96,310 a year ($8,026 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $128,550.
Do natural sciences managers earn more in Tucson than elsewhere?
The average here is 29% less than the U.S. average for this job ($180,250).
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 11-9121; area Tucson, AZ (46060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.8%.
- 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 0.62, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.62).
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