SOC 49-9062 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Medical Equipment Repairers — Tucson
Tucson, AZ · 4 metro areas compared
In Tucson, AZ the median wage is $46,840.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Tucson, AZ the median wage is $46,840. That is 24.0% lower than the national median of $61,660. Pay ranges from under $33,900 at the tenth percentile to more than $94,560 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $37,080 to $74,710.
Employment stands at 170, or 0.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Phoenix records the highest median at $63,060. Of the 490 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 332nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,900 | −45.0% |
| 25th | $37,080 | −39.9% |
| Median (50th) | $46,840 | −24.0% |
| 75th | $74,710 | +21.2% |
| 90th | $94,560 | +53.4% |
| Mean | $57,050 | −7.5% |
Other metro areas in Arizona
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phoenix | $63,060 | 2,140 | |
| 2 | Flagstaff | $50,040 | 30 | |
| 3 | Prescott Valley | $43,420 | 30 | |
| 4 | Yuma | $41,430 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Tucson sit close to the national average, so $46,840 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$46,840as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$46,514US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $46,840 a year, 24.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $33,900 to $94,560 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 170 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Phoenix, at $63,060.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Medical Equipment Repairers in Tucson, AZ?
The median annual wage is $46,840, or $22.52 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 $61,660, so pay in Tucson, AZ is 24.0% 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 $94,560 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $33,900 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 Phoenix, at $63,060 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 170 jobs in this occupation in Tucson, AZ. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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