How much does a Lead Project Engineer make in Tucson, AZ? The average Lead Project Engineer salary in Tucson, AZ is $146,548 as of May 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $131,879 and $165,795. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members by using technology to improve health outcomes around the world. As a diversified, nation
- 156 days ago
Centene - KANSAS CITY , MO
You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members by using technology to improve health outcomes around the world. As a diversified, nation
- 156 days ago
Centene - FLORISSANT , MO
You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members by using technology to improve health outcomes around the world. As a diversified, nation
- 156 days ago
Centene - TISCH MILLS , WI
You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members by using technology to improve health outcomes around the world. As a diversified, nation
- 156 days ago
Bauer Foundation - TAMPA , FL
Description. Bauer Foundation Corp. (BFC) is a Florida corporation and the U.S. subsidiary of the world-wide operating Bauer Group based in Schrobenhausen, Germ
- 2 days ago
Holcim - MOUND CITY , IL
COMPANY OVERVIEW. Holcim is planning to spin-off its North American Business to unleash its full potential, capitalizing on North America's oversized growth in
- 59 days ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lead Project Engineer in Tucson, AZ. The base salary for Lead Project Engineer ranges from $131,879 to $165,795 with the average base salary of $146,548. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $137,976 to $179,923 with the average total cash compensation of $156,017.

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