Project Management Specialists, Tucson

$91,500

Local median annual wage in Tucson, AZ. Middle half of earners roughly $67,650 to $121,690.

Local salary guide, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. Cost of living index (2024). Sources stay in methodology · disclaimer.

vs US median
−10.6%
US median
$102,320
Cost of living (96.9) Based on U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis data. Scores over 100 mean a city is more expensive than the U.S. national average.
96.9
Local pay range The middle 50% of earners in this city make between these amounts, based on official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics surveys.
$67,650 to $121,690
Local jobs in field Approximate number of people working in this role locally, not a count of open positions.
2,310
Job code
13-1082

Project Management Specialists in Tucson pay a median $91,500 (May 2025), 10.6% below the US median of $102,320. At local prices (index 96.9), that median buys about what $94,427 buys at US-average prices.

What that pay buys

$91,500 in Tucson buys about what $94,427 buys at US-average prices (cost of living index 96.9, 2024). Housing & rent index is 91.8 vs overall 96.9 (US average = 100, 2024).

Project Management Specialists in nearby metros

Metro Median Local pay range Cost of living
Tucson $91,500 $67,650 to $121,690 96.9
Milwaukee $100,350 $79,270 to $129,380 96.9
San Francisco $135,040 $102,510 to $167,410 115.6
Tulsa $93,240 $66,360 to $120,060 89.2

Local salary guide May 2025 where published for the metro.

FAQ

What is the median salary for Project Management Specialists in Tucson?
The median annual wage for Project Management Specialists in Tucson, AZ is $91,500 (May 2025 local salary guide).
How does Tucson pay compare to the US median for Project Management Specialists?
Local median pay is 10.6% below the national median of $102,320.
How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
The cost of living index for Tucson is 96.9 (US average = 100, 2024). The local median of $91,500 has about the same buying power as $94,427 at US-average prices.
How current is this data?
Wages use the local salary guide for May 2025. Price levels use the 2024 cost of living index. See methodology for source details.

What this covers

Includes

  • Cost of living index for everyday expenses (housing, groceries & goods, services)
  • Local salary guide: median pay, typical pay range, and jobs in the field where published
  • Target salary math so you keep the same standard of living after a move
  • Approximate single-filer state income tax take-home on compare pages (see rate sources on the page)

Does not include

  • Local city taxes, credits, filing-status variants, or tax advice
  • Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
  • Job openings. “Local jobs in field” is how many people work in the role, not hiring demand

Technical source names (RPP, OEWS) and formulas live on the methodology page.

Local pay figures and cost of living indexes come from official government surveys. See methodology and disclaimer.