DOL Median (Tucson, AZ)
$74,245
vs National
-4.9%
National: $78,030BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$68,492
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$74,245
-4.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$78,030
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers in Tucson, AZ earns $74,245 in nominal terms, which is 4.9% below the national average of $78,030. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 108.4 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $68,492 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Tucson, AZ
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Ventana Medical Systems, Inc. | $126,702 | 15 |
| FAXITRON BIOPTICS LLC | $103,000 | 2 |
| VENTANA MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC. A MEMBER OF THE ROCHE GROUP | $90,408 | 2 |
| VANTE, INC., A SUBSIDIARY OF BARRY-WEHMILLER COMPANIES, INC. | $70,000 | 1 |
| VANTE INC | $70,000 | 2 |
| XERIDIEM MEDICAL DEVICES | $59,322 | 1 |
| The University of Arizona | $48,830 | 7 |
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How much does a Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers make in Tucson, AZ?
The median Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers salary in Tucson, AZ is $74,245 based on 12 DOL filings.
Is Tucson, AZ a good place to work as a Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers?
A Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers in Tucson, AZ earns 4.9% less than the national median of $78,030, or $68,492 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.