Principal Engineer Salary in Tucson, Arizona

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How much does a Principal Engineer make in Tucson, AZ? The average Principal Engineer salary in Tucson, AZ is $160,190 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $146,317 and $175,208. 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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Principal Engineer - Siemens Manufacturing Operations Management OpCenter EXDS Logistics
Toyota - LIBERTY , NC
Job Description. Overview. Who we are. Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota
- 17 days ago
Principal Engineer I
SPECTRUM - GREENWOOD VILLAGE , CO
TITLE. Principal Engineer I. LOCATION. Greenwood Village, CO. JOB SUMMARY. Design and develop innovative capabilities for applications and systems utilized with
- 1 day ago
Principal Product Engineer
Johnson Controls - NEW FREEDOM , PA
Job Description. Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team. Johnson Controls has a phenomenal opportunity for a Principal Engineer to join our team
- 19 days ago
Principal Systems Engineer - HYBRID
RefleXion Medical - HAYWARD , CA
Who We Are. RefleXion elevates radiopharmaceuticals from drugs that help identify cancer to guides that actively direct external beam radiotherapy by leveraging
- 49 days ago
Principal Supply Chain AI/ML Solution Engineer
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits - MIRAMAR , FL
What You Need To Know. Open the door to a groundbreaking tech career with an industry leader. Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is North America’s preeminent win
- 5 days ago
Principal Engineer with Security Clearance
OPS Consulting, LLC - LAUREL , MD
OPS Consulting is seeking a Principal Engineer to work in Laurel, Maryland. Job Description: The Principal Engineer (PE) will provide oversight to tactical engi
- 2 days ago

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About Tucson, Arizona    Tucson (/ˈtuːsɒn, tuːˈsɒn/) is a city and the county seat of Pima County, Arizona, United States, and home to the University of Arizona. The 2010 Unit....More

Tucson, Arizona  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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