Design Manager Salary in Pima County, Arizona
Pima County includes Tucson. Design manager salaries here are shaped by the presence of the University of Arizona, Raytheon, and a range of public employers.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
$67,000 to $82,000
Average (per year)
$74,000
New design managers in Pima County start with government contractors or local architecture firms.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
$83,000 to $101,000
Average (per year)
$92,000
Mid-level design managers work with defense suppliers or healthcare systems in the Tucson area.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
$103,000 to $118,000
Average (per year)
$110,500
Senior managers lead multidisciplinary teams at large educational institutions or regional engineering firms.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
$120,000+
Major defense contractors and public-sector departments employ principal and lead designers.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
$32 - $41
per hour
Mid-level
$42 - $53
per hour
Senior
$54 - $63
per hour