SOC 13-2051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Financial and Investment Analysts — Tucson
Tucson, AZ · 5 metro areas compared
The median wage for Financial and Investment Analysts in Tucson, AZ is $83,810 per year, 18.4% below the national median of $102,740.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Financial and Investment Analysts in Tucson, AZ is $83,810 per year, 18.4% below the national median of $102,740. Half of workers earn between $70,510 and $117,290. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $60,780 and the ninetieth at $159,320.
Within the state, Prescott Valley records the highest median at $135,680. Of the 490 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 89th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,780 | −40.8% |
| 25th | $70,510 | −31.4% |
| Median (50th) | $83,810 | −18.4% |
| 75th | $117,290 | +14.2% |
| 90th | $159,320 | +55.1% |
| Mean | $99,770 | −2.9% |
Other metro areas in Arizona
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prescott Valley | $135,680 | — | |
| 2 | Phoenix | $94,700 | 4,510 | |
| 3 | Yuma | $81,840 | 50 | |
| 4 | Sierra Vista | $81,740 | 40 | |
| 5 | Flagstaff | $71,220 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Tucson sit close to the national average, so $83,810 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$83,810as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$83,227US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $83,810 a year, 18.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $60,780 to $159,320 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Prescott Valley, at $135,680.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Financial and Investment Analysts in Tucson, AZ?
The median annual wage is $83,810, or $40.29 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 $102,740, so pay in Tucson, AZ is 18.4% 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 $159,320 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $60,780 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 Prescott Valley, at $135,680 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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