As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Operations Engineer in Tucson, AZ is $92,619, equivalent to $45 per hour, $1,781 weekly, or $7,718 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Operations Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Operations Engineer in Tucson, AZ vary widely, spanning from $80,732 to $103,786. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($86,397) and 75th percentile ($98,464), while top earners (90th percentile) make $103,786 per year. This $12,067 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or API, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Tucson Operations Engineer often earn 2.6% lower than national averages. However, Tucson currently ranks 566 statewide for Operations Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Operations Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Operations Engineer Salary $80,732 Tucson, AZ April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Operations Engineer Salary $86,397 Tucson, AZ April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Operations Engineer Salary $92,619 Tucson, AZ April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Operations Engineer Salary $98,464 Tucson, AZ April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Operations Engineer Salary $103,786 Tucson, AZ April 01, 2026
25% $86,397 10% $80,732 90% $103,786 75% $98,464 $92,619 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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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 Operations Engineer in Tucson, AZ. The base salary for Operations Engineer ranges from $86,397 to $98,464 with the average base salary of $92,619. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $92,208 to $112,662 with the average total cash compensation of $101,317.

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