SOC 11-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Chief Executives — Tucson
Tucson, AZ · 6 metro areas compared
In Tucson, AZ the median wage is $185,100.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Tucson, AZ the median wage is $185,100. That is 13.5% lower than the national median of $213,990. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $111,890 and $199,990. The lowest tenth earn under $62,400, while the highest tenth earn more than $269,890.
Yuma leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $141,100. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 9th of 490 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,400 | −70.8% |
| 25th | $111,890 | −47.7% |
| Median (50th) | $185,100 | −13.5% |
| 75th | $199,990 | −6.5% |
| 90th | $269,890 | +26.1% |
| Mean | $178,290 | −16.7% |
Other metro areas in Arizona
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yuma | $141,100 | 80 | |
| 2 | Phoenix | $138,900 | 3,140 | |
| 3 | Flagstaff | $134,510 | 110 | |
| 4 | Prescott Valley | $130,000 | 140 | |
| 5 | Sierra Vista | $122,670 | 70 | |
| 6 | Lake Havasu City | $120,900 | 100 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Tucson sit close to the national average, so $185,100 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$185,100as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$183,813US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $185,100 a year, 13.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $62,400 to $269,890 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Yuma, at $141,100.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Chief Executives in Tucson, AZ?
The median annual wage is $185,100, or $88.99 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $213,990, so pay in Tucson, AZ is 13.5% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Tucson, AZ earns more than $269,890 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $62,400 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Yuma, at $141,100 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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