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Environmental Engineer Salary in Arizona

Median Annual in Arizona
$93,970/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$45.18/hr
▼ 12% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Arizona

groups Employed in AZ
690
public U.S. Median
$107,110
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$93,338 #47 of 50

Environmental Engineer pay in Arizona, explained

Environmental engineers in Arizona earn a median of $93,970 per year ($45.18 per hour), which is 12% below the national median of $107,110. Entry-level workers earn around $63,790, while the most experienced environmental engineers reach about $130,190. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Arizona.

Is $93,970 good pay in Arizona?

Adjusted for Arizona's cost of living (which runs 101% of the U.S. average), that $93,970 is worth about $93,338 in national buying power — ranking Arizona #47 for real pay (vs #40 on the sticker number).

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Environmental Engineer pay by experience in Arizona

Entry level (10th pct)
$63,790
$30.67/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$93,970
$45.18/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$130,190
$62.59/hr

Environmental Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AZ
Arizona (here) $93,970 $93,338
California $130,410 $117,784 −$36,440
Nevada $109,720 $109,743 −$15,750
New Mexico $108,360 $117,512 −$14,390
Utah $103,380 $104,568 −$9,410

Environmental Engineer in Arizona: FAQ

How much do environmental engineers make in Arizona?

Environmental engineers in Arizona earn a median of $93,970 per year ($45.18 per hour), compared with $107,110 nationally.

Does Arizona pay environmental engineers well?

At $93,970, Arizona pays 12% below the national median for environmental engineers. An estimated 690 work in the state.

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