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Systems administrator salary in Tucson, AZ (Updated 2026)

How much does a Systems Administrator make in Tucson, AZ?

Average base salary

$86,337
9%
below national average
Average $86,337
Low $61,353
High $121,493

The average salary for a systems administrator is $86,337 per year in Tucson, AZ. 17 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 9, 2026).

Systems Administrator job openings in Tucson, AZ

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System Administrator
Raytheon3.9out of 5 stars.
Tucson, AZ
$57,200 - $108,800 a year
Full-time
14 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Systems Administrator in Tucson, AZ

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Cox Communications Inc.
 
$116,500per year
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Insight Global
 
$113,033per year
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Urban Air Adventure Park
 
$110,000per year
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Raytheon
 
$104,263per year
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CAREER STAFFING
 
$103,950per year
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Areté
 
$103,750per year
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Highest paying cities for Systems Administrators near Tucson, AZ

  1. Chandler, AZ
    $112,278 per year
  2. Mesa, AZ
    $88,274 per year
  3. Tucson, AZ
    $86,337 per year
  4. Scottsdale, AZ
    $82,993 per year
  5. Phoenix, AZ
    $82,496 per year

Where can a Systems Administrator earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Systems Administrator get paid in Tucson, AZ?

Junior Systems Administrator

Job openings
Average $81,366 per year

Senior Systems Administrator

Job openings
Average $99,160 per year