verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Aerospace Engineer Salary in Arizona

Median Annual in Arizona
$123,170/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$59.22/hr
▼ 9% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Arizona

groups Employed in AZ
3,110
public U.S. Median
$134,960
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$122,342 #31 of 41

Aerospace Engineer pay in Arizona, explained

Aerospace engineers in Arizona earn a median of $123,170 per year ($59.22 per hour), which is 9% below the national median of $134,960. Entry-level workers earn around $88,920, while the most experienced aerospace engineers reach about $193,990. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Arizona.

Is $123,170 good pay in Arizona?

Adjusted for Arizona's cost of living (which runs 101% of the U.S. average), that $123,170 is worth about $122,342 in national buying power — ranking Arizona #31 for real pay (vs #32 on the sticker number).

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Aerospace Engineer pay by experience in Arizona

Entry level (10th pct)
$88,920
$42.75/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$123,170
$59.22/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$193,990
$93.26/hr

Aerospace Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AZ
Arizona (here) $123,170 $122,342
California $157,620 $142,359 −$34,450
Utah $135,840 $137,401 −$12,670
New Mexico $132,850 $144,070 −$9,680
Nevada $96,730 $96,750 +$26,440

Aerospace Engineer in Arizona: FAQ

How much do aerospace engineers make in Arizona?

Aerospace engineers in Arizona earn a median of $123,170 per year ($59.22 per hour), compared with $134,960 nationally.

Does Arizona pay aerospace engineers well?

At $123,170, Arizona pays 9% below the national median for aerospace engineers. An estimated 3,110 work in the state.

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