Office Manager salary in Tucson, AZ
Tucson is a lower-cost market for office managers: the median of $59,440 a year1 is 7.5% below the Arizona statewide median of $64,250, and 14.5% below the US median of $69,500. Among US areas it comes in at #388 of 519. About 3,500 office managers work here, 11% of the Arizona total.
BLS occupation 43-1011, area Tucson, AZ. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Tucson against Arizona and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson, AZ | $42,340 | $59,440 | $84,660 | |
| Arizona | $45,410 | $64,250 | $95,020 | |
| United States | $45,610 | $69,500 | $104,710 |
The middle half of office managers in Tucson earns $48,590–$72,440. Pay is tightly grouped: the top tenth starts at $84,660, only 2.0 times the bottom tenth, against 2.3 times across the US, so the going rate is easier to read. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $23,850 wide, against $25,610 across Arizona and $29,140 nationally: employers in Tucson pay within a narrower band.
What to budget for an office manager here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $42,340 | $3,528 | $20.36 | $54,632 |
| 25th percentile | $48,590 | $4,049 | $23.36 | $62,697 |
| Median | $59,440 | $4,953 | $28.58 | $76,697 |
| 75th percentile | $72,440 | $6,037 | $34.83 | $93,471 |
| 90th percentile | $84,660 | $7,055 | $40.70 | $109,239 |
An offer at the 75th percentile instead of the median adds $13,000 a year in pay and about $16,774 in employer cost. Going down to the 25th percentile saves $10,850 in pay. These percentiles describe what people in the job earn locally, not experience levels, so place your offer by the tasks and seniority you need.
For scale, the US median of $69,500 falls between the median and the 75th percentile in Tucson, and the Arizona statewide median of $64,250 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Tucson
Pay is only part of it. Benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, which adds about $17,257 to the $59,440 median and brings it to $76,697 a year. Recruiting, equipment and office space come on top. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Other roles in Tucson
Of the 17 roles we track in Tucson, this one ranks #7 by median pay, between marketing specialists ($59,540) and paralegals ($52,430). Project Coordinator is the highest at $91,500.
| Role | Median | vs office manager | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales Development Representative | +5.8% | 2,110 | |
| Marketing Specialist | +0.2% | 1,550 | |
| Office Manager | this role | 3,500 | |
| Paralegal | -11.8% | 980 | |
| Payroll Specialist | -17.4% | 330 |
Measured against the US median, office managers rank #13 of the 17 roles we track in Tucson (-14.5%), between executive assistants (-14.5%) and payroll specialists (-15.7%). The typical role here is at -10.1%, so, measured against the US, office managers cost less in Tucson than the area's general pay level would suggest. Office managers hold 9.8% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Tucson, 9.1% across Arizona and 9.1% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Arizona
Across the 8 areas of Arizona with data for this job, the median runs from $53,440 in Sierra Vista-Douglas to $65,470 in Phoenix-Mesa, a gap of $12,030 a year. The one area in Arizona with more office managers, Phoenix-Mesa, AZ ($65,470), also pays more.
| Area | Median | vs Tucson | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa, AZ | +10.1% | 23,940 | |
| Flagstaff, AZ | +3.7% | 630 | |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ | +2.3% | 700 | |
| Tucson, AZ | this area | 3,500 | |
| Arizona (Nonmetro) | -2.7% | 820 | |
| Yuma, AZ | -5.1% | 600 | |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | -7.3% | 510 |
Tucson against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Tucson is #71 of 517 US areas for this job. It is one of the larger markets for this job, with pay near the middle of the US range. Outside Arizona, Hinesville and Tallahassee pay just above Tucson and Burlington and Johnson City just below. All four are within $290 a year of the median in Tucson. Of the three markets with about as many office managers, all three pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Tucson | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison, WI | +26.7% | 3,380 | jobs | |
| Worcester, MA | +23.0% | 3,380 | jobs | |
| Fresno, CA | +20.8% | 3,670 | jobs | |
| Tallahassee, FL | +0.5% | 1,430 | pay | |
| Hinesville, GA | +0.0% | 140 | pay | |
| Tucson, AZ | this area | 3,500 | ||
| Burlington, NC | -0.0% | 500 | pay | |
| Johnson City, TN | -0.0% | 1,420 | pay |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an office manager in Tucson, AZ?
About $76,697 a year at the median, or $6,391 a month: $59,440 in pay plus about $17,257 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for office managers in Tucson?
The median was $59,440 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $42,340, the 90th $84,660, and the middle half earned $48,590 to $72,440.
Is Tucson cheaper than the rest of Arizona for office managers?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $59,440 against $64,250 statewide. The next area up in Arizona is Prescott Valley-Prescott at $60,800, the next down the Arizona nonmetro area at $57,830.
How many office managers work in Tucson?
BLS counts about 3,500 in the May 2025 survey. That is 11% of the Arizona total of 31,930. Only Phoenix-Mesa has more in Arizona.
Does an office manager cost more than a paralegal in Tucson?
Yes: $7,010 a year more at the median. The medians are $59,440 and $52,430.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-1011: bls.gov
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: bls.gov
- Stafka pricing: stafka.com
- Deel pricing, contractor management: deel.com
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-12.