Physical Scientists, All Other Salary in Arizona

Other physical scientists in Arizona earn the most in Phoenix (average $127,930 a year) and the least in Tucson ($125,690), across the 2 Arizona metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the other physical scientists average at $126,240 and the median at $125,270 for 170 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $129,230.

Physical Scientists, All Other average salary by city in Arizona

Phoenix$127,930
Tucson$125,690

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Phoenix	$127,930	$123,750	$101,960	$95,902	103
Tucson	$125,690	$115,000	$110,950	$94,427	97

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Physical Scientists, All Other salary in other states

Physical Scientists, All Other salary by city and state

More about pay in Arizona

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 19-2099.
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.

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