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

Mechanical Engineer Salary in Arizona

Median Annual in Arizona
$100,270/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$48.21/hr
▼ 4% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Arizona

groups Employed in AZ
5,050
public U.S. Median
$104,110
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$99,596 #41 of 51

Mechanical Engineer pay in Arizona, explained

Mechanical engineers in Arizona earn a median of $100,270 per year ($48.21 per hour), which is 4% below the national median of $104,110. Entry-level workers earn around $71,030, while the most experienced mechanical engineers reach about $159,040. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Arizona.

Is $100,270 good pay in Arizona?

Adjusted for Arizona's cost of living (which runs 101% of the U.S. average), that $100,270 is worth about $99,596 in national buying power — ranking Arizona #41 for real pay (vs #31 on the sticker number).

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Mechanical Engineer pay by experience in Arizona

Entry level (10th pct)
$71,030
$34.15/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$100,270
$48.21/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$159,040
$76.46/hr

Mechanical Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AZ
Arizona (here) $100,270 $99,596
New Mexico $157,710 $171,030 −$57,440
California $130,900 $118,226 −$30,630
Nevada $102,680 $102,702 −$2,410
Utah $102,500 $103,678 −$2,230

Mechanical Engineer in Arizona: FAQ

How much do mechanical engineers make in Arizona?

Mechanical engineers in Arizona earn a median of $100,270 per year ($48.21 per hour), compared with $104,110 nationally.

Does Arizona pay mechanical engineers well?

At $100,270, Arizona pays 4% below the national median for mechanical engineers. An estimated 5,050 work in the state.

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