Tech Salaries in Tucson, AZ 2025 -- 46 Roles with Government Data

Software developers in Tucson, AZ earn a median salary of $123,710, which is 9% below the national median of $135,980. The lower figure may reflect differences in cost of living, industry mix, or the types of employers in the area.

All Tech Salaries in Tucson, AZ

Role	Median	P25	P75	Employment
Computer Hardware Engineers	$129,340	$103,670	$160,280	180
Software Developers	$123,710	$97,560	$153,430	4,060
Computer Network Architects	$120,710	$99,550	$146,080	260
Electrical Engineers	$117,470	$97,160	$157,180	1,690
Database Architects	$111,510	$83,730	$138,300	90
Aerospace Engineers	$106,760	$96,700	$135,310	1,720
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers	$106,220	$97,750	$127,290	140
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	$105,340	$85,260	$131,250	30
Engineers, All Other	$104,030	$76,570	$136,010	250
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$102,950	$86,970	$135,270	240
Information Security Analysts	$102,260	$82,660	$124,540	410
Database Administrators	$100,790	$77,960	$115,990	130
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$100,650	$91,320	$126,250	430
Mechanical Engineers	$99,750	$93,610	$128,700	980
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$98,860	$82,860	$104,170	170
Computer Systems Analysts	$98,100	$76,610	$119,930	910
Materials Engineers	$95,930	$95,930	$121,360	150
Industrial Engineers	$95,700	$80,780	$120,180	1,010
Operations Research Analysts	$95,620	$70,410	$108,350	110
Computer Programmers	$88,990	$71,490	$100,420	230
Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$87,780	$75,010	$103,350	610
Data Scientists	$83,650	$69,690	$119,690	360
Electrical and Electronics Drafters	$81,970	$61,450	$103,540	80
Civil Engineers	$81,490	$72,010	$105,800	760
Statisticians	$80,530	$64,280	$135,070	60
Web and Digital Interface Designers	$79,980	$60,310	$103,570	70
Computer and Information Research Scientists	$79,580	$59,680	$104,510	60
Web Developers	$79,060	$60,320	$180,010	170
Environmental Engineers	$78,650	$77,220	$101,250	--
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists	$77,400	$61,100	$81,690	50
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$75,460	$62,630	$94,640	560
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians	$75,230	$61,530	$75,230	210
Surveyors	$73,120	$54,770	$78,740	140
Drafters, All Other	$69,810	$52,170	$79,390	50
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$69,730	$58,830	$75,140	280
Architectural and Civil Drafters	$68,640	$56,460	$92,290	210
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$68,490	$57,480	$77,720	190
Landscape Architects	$67,860	$60,650	$81,090	60
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$66,480	$57,940	$72,310	110
Computer Occupations, All Other	$64,630	$48,850	$118,100	950
Calibration Technologists and Technicians	$64,430	$44,960	$101,610	50
Computer Network Support Specialists	$62,640	$56,180	$74,480	100
Mechanical Drafters	$62,140	$46,360	$81,450	50
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	$59,040	$48,990	$73,820	70
Computer User Support Specialists	$57,660	$46,530	$66,210	2,090
Surveying and Mapping Technicians	$50,260	$47,020	$56,230	110

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest paying tech jobs in Tucson, AZ?

The highest paying tech jobs in Tucson, AZ are Computer Hardware Engineers ($129,340 median), Software Developers ($123,710 median), Computer Network Architects ($120,710 median). These figures are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 OEWS data.

How much do software engineers make in Tucson, AZ?

Software developers in Tucson, AZ earn a median salary of $123,710, with salaries ranging from $97,560 at the 25th percentile to $153,430 at the 75th percentile. Approximately 4,060 software developers are employed in the area.