Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists pay range in Tucson
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $63,330 a year or less, while the top 10% make $139,960 or more. The middle half of medical scientists (except epidemiologists) in Tucson earn between $78,750 and $131,330.
- $63K10th
- $79K25th
- $120KMedian
- $131K75th
- $140K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $110,260 | $9,188 | $53.01 |
| Median | $119,630 | $9,969 | $57.51 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $78,750 | $6,562 | $37.86 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $131,330 | $10,944 | $63.14 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists pay in Tucson vs. Arizona and the U.S.
Medical scientists (except epidemiologists) in Tucson earn 5% less than the Arizona average ($115,730) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($116,840). At the median the gap is +16% against the U.S. median of $103,410.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson | $110,260 | $119,630 | $63,330 | $139,960 | 190 |
| Arizona | $115,730 | $116,820 | $70,430 | $154,550 | 2,190 |
| United States | $116,840 | $103,410 | $64,800 | $177,780 | 172,340 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary after taxes in Tucson
On the average salary of $110,260, a single filer in Tucson takes home about $84,035 a year, or $7,003 a month and $3,232 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% 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 medical scientists (except 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 $110,260 buys what about $113,792 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Tucson ($47,760). A typical home costs $343,580, or 3.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in other Arizona cities
Tucson ranks 2nd of 3 Arizona metro areas for this job; Phoenix pays the most ($117,220).
All Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salaries in Arizona
Highest-paying cities for medical scientists (except epidemiologists)
Syracuse, NY pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($182,580).
- Syracuse, NY$182,580
- Vallejo, CA$162,840
- Topeka, KS$162,650
- Charleston, SC$160,640
- San Francisco, CA$157,540
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Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Tucson: questions
How much do medical scientists (except epidemiologists) make an hour in Tucson?
$53.01 an hour on average, and $57.51 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level medical scientists (except epidemiologists) salary in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $63,330 a year and the 25th percentile is $78,750, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the medical scientists (except epidemiologists) take-home pay in Tucson?
About $84,035 a year ($7,003 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $110,260.
Do medical scientists (except epidemiologists) earn more in Tucson than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% less than the U.S. average for this job ($116,840).
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 19-1042; area Tucson, AZ (46060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.0%.
- 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 0.44, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.44).
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