AgricultureUpdated Q1 2026

Agronomist Salary
in Tucson, AZ

Advise farmers on crop production, soil health, and sustainable farming practices. Median salary in Tucson: $64K/year. Data from BLS, O*NET, and H-1B disclosures.

Median salary
$64K
per year
Take-home: $43K

Salary range in Tucson

Entry level (25th)$48,000
Median (50th)$64,000
Senior (75th)$87,000
Top earner (90th)$118,000

Source: BLS OES 2026, H-1B DOL Disclosures Q1 2026. Figures represent annual base salary in Tucson, Arizona.

Key facts for Tucson

Median salary
$64K
annual
Take-home pay
$43K
after fed/state tax
COL index
90
100 = US avg
State income tax
2.5%
annual
Avg 1BR rent
$1,150
per month
YoY growth
+4.5%
salary trend

Salary forecast: Tucson Agronomist to 2030

Based on BLS 2022–2032 Employment Projections and WEF Future of Jobs Report 2026. At current growth rates, median salary reaches $64K by 2030.

Salary trend & forecast β€” Tucson

Historical (2019–2025) + projected to 2030 based on BLS growth rates

HistoricalProjected
Agronomist salary trend 2019–2030PROJECTED β†’$54K$59K$63K$68K$72K201920212023202520272029
2026
$66K
projected
2027
$67K
projected
2028
$69K
projected
2029
$71K
projected
2030
$72K
projected

Projections based on BLS Employment Projections 2022–2032 CAGR and WEF Jobs Report 2025. Not financial advice.

YearProjected median salaryvs today
2027 projected$64,000+$0
2028 projected$64,000+$0
2029 projected$64,000+$0
2030 projected$64,000+$0

Projections use compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from BLS occupational outlook data. Actual salaries may vary.

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Agronomist Salary in Tucson, Arizona: Complete Guide (2026)

The median Agronomist salary in Tucson, AZ is $64,000 per year as of Q1 2026. This figure represents the midpoint of all reported compensation for this role in the Tucson–AZ metropolitan area, based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics, H-1B visa disclosures from the Department of Labor, and O*NET occupational data.

Salary range for Agronomist in Tucson

Entry-level Agronomists in Tucson with 0–2 years of experience typically earn between $48,000 and $64,000 annually. Mid-career professionals with 3–7 years command $64,000 to $87,000, while senior-level practitioners with 8+ years of experience regularly earn $87,000 to $118,000 or more.

Cost of living in Tucson for Agronomists

Tucson has a cost of living index of 90 compared to the US national average of 100. This means your salary goes approximately 10% further in Tucson than the national average. Arizona has a 2.5% state income tax rate.

Education requirements for Agronomist

Bachelor's in Agronomy or Crop Science; CCA certification. 15% of these roles offer some remote flexibility.

Agronomist salary in nearby cities

CityMedian salaryCOL index
Tucson (current)$64K90
Phoenix$70K100
Mesa$67K98
Chandler$71K105
Scottsdale$74K118
Glendale$67K95