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

Electrical Engineer Salary in Arizona

Median Annual in Arizona
$100,550/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$48.34/hr
▼ 17% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Arizona

groups Employed in AZ
5,370
public U.S. Median
$120,630
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$99,874 #47 of 49

Electrical Engineer pay in Arizona, explained

Electrical engineers in Arizona earn a median of $100,550 per year ($48.34 per hour), which is 17% below the national median of $120,630. Entry-level workers earn around $75,560, while the most experienced electrical engineers reach about $165,510. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Arizona.

Is $100,550 good pay in Arizona?

Adjusted for Arizona's cost of living (which runs 101% of the U.S. average), that $100,550 is worth about $99,874 in national buying power — ranking Arizona #47 for real pay (vs #43 on the sticker number).

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Electrical Engineer pay by experience in Arizona

Entry level (10th pct)
$75,560
$36.33/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$100,550
$48.34/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$165,510
$79.57/hr

Electrical Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AZ
Arizona (here) $100,550 $99,874
New Mexico $158,520 $171,908 −$57,970
California $144,040 $130,094 −$43,490
Nevada $107,400 $107,423 −$6,850
Utah $105,720 $106,935 −$5,170

Electrical Engineer in Arizona: FAQ

How much do electrical engineers make in Arizona?

Electrical engineers in Arizona earn a median of $100,550 per year ($48.34 per hour), compared with $120,630 nationally.

Does Arizona pay electrical engineers well?

At $100,550, Arizona pays 17% below the national median for electrical engineers. An estimated 5,370 work in the state.

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