Electrical Engineers pay in Tucson
In Tucson (AZ), the median pay for electrical engineers is $56.48 an hour ($117,470 a year). About 1,690 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($120,630). It is 17% higher than the Arizona median ($100,550).
Pay range for electrical engineers in Tucson (AZ)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $37.69 | $78,390 |
| 25% of workers | $46.71 | $97,160 |
| Half of workers (median) | $56.48 | $117,470 |
| 75% of workers | $75.57 | $157,180 |
| 90% of workers | $85.16 | $177,130 |
Electrical Engineers pay in Arizona metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Tucson (this page) | $117,470 | 1,690 |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas | $104,040 | 40 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler | $99,160 | 3,420 |
| Flagstaff | $98,030 | 30 |
| Yuma | $91,080 | 40 |
Arizona unemployment rate: 4.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for electrical engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +9.9% over ten years, much faster than average · about 11,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Tucson (AZ)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineers | $106,760 |
| Industrial Engineers | $95,700 |
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