2023 Data

Computer Programmer Salary in Tucson, AZ

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey

Median Annual Salary

$88,679

9.3% vs national

Hourly Rate

$42.63

/hour

Jobs in Area

201

employed

Salary Range$59,479 - $131,695
10th %Median90th %

Computer Programmer Salary Range in Tucson, AZ

Annual Salary Range

$89k

$59k

10th percentile

$73k

25th

$109k

75th

$132k

90th percentile

Salary Breakdown by Percentile

PercentileAnnual SalaryHourly Rate
10th Percentile (Entry Level)$59,479$28.60
25th Percentile$72,609$34.91
Median (50th Percentile)$88,679$42.63
75th Percentile$109,294$52.55
90th Percentile (Top Earners)$131,695$63.31
Average (Mean)$95,490$45.91

Frequently Asked Questions

The average Computer Programmer salary in Tucson, AZ is $88,679 per year or $42.63 per hour as of 2023. This is based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey.

About This Data

Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey for 2023. The geographic area covered is the Tucson Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Last updated: 1/14/2026

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How Tucson, AZ Compares

vs National Average

$97,800

-9.3%

vs Arizona Average

$104,132

-14.8%

Cost-of-Living Adjusted

$94,239

+6.3%

Cost of living in Tucson, AZ is 5.9% below the national average.

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