Computer and Information Research Scientists pay range in Tucson
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $59,680 a year or less, while the top 10% make $130,830 or more. The middle half of computer and information research scientists in Tucson earn between $59,680 and $104,510.
- $60K10th
- $60K25th
- $80KMedian
- $105K75th
- $131K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $93,990 | $7,832 | $45.19 |
| Median | $79,580 | $6,632 | $38.26 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $59,680 | $4,973 | $28.69 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $104,510 | $8,709 | $50.25 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Computer and Information Research Scientists pay in Tucson vs. Arizona and the U.S.
Computer and information research scientists in Tucson earn 38% less than the Arizona average ($152,580) and 39% less than the U.S. average ($153,930). At the median the gap is -43% against the U.S. median of $140,300.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson | $93,990 | $79,580 | $59,680 | $130,830 | 60 |
| Arizona | $152,580 | $129,760 | $62,870 | $386,290 | 360 |
| United States | $153,930 | $140,300 | $82,200 | $230,630 | 37,200 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Computer and Information Research Scientists salary after taxes in Tucson
On the average salary of $93,990, a single filer in Tucson takes home about $72,996 a year, or $6,083 a month and $2,808 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% 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 computer and information research scientists? 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 $93,990 buys what about $97,001 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Tucson ($47,760). A typical home costs $343,580, or 3.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Computer and Information Research Scientists salary in other Arizona cities
Tucson ranks 2nd of 2 Arizona metro areas for this job; Phoenix pays the most ($195,400).
- Phoenix$195,400
- Tucson$93,990
All Computer and Information Research Scientists salaries in Arizona
Highest-paying cities for computer and information research scientists
Portland, OR pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($223,160).
- Portland, OR$223,160
- San Jose, CA$216,560
- Seattle, WA$203,260
- Phoenix, AZ$195,400
- New York, NY$194,390
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Computer and Information Research Scientists salary in Tucson: questions
How much do computer and information research scientists make an hour in Tucson?
$45.19 an hour on average, and $38.26 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level computer and information research scientists salary in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $59,680 a year and the 25th percentile is $59,680, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the computer and information research scientists take-home pay in Tucson?
About $72,996 a year ($6,083 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $93,990.
Do computer and information research scientists earn more in Tucson than elsewhere?
The average here is 39% less than the U.S. average for this job ($153,930).
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 15-1221; area Tucson, AZ (46060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.5%.
- 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 0.61, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.61).
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