Flagstaff engineer salary
EstimateUpdated March 2025
What engineers earn in the Flagstaff, AZ metro, with a full breakdown by role.
Typical pay
$100,498
Flagstaff
Top earners
$158,855
Higher end
vs national
-17% vs national
U.S. $120,395
State
AZ
Arizona
Engineers in the Flagstaff, AZ metro earn an estimated $100,498, -17% vs national, with top earners near $158,855. See the full breakdown by role below, or estimate your own total compensation — the number sharpens as local engineers contribute.
Engineering pay by role in Flagstaff
Estimated pay for each discipline in Flagstaff. Filter the list or open a role for the full picture.
| Engineering role | Pay band (10th–90th) | Median | 90th pct | Data | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer Software & Technology | $112,550 | $189,330 | Verified | ||
| Data Engineer Emerging | $112,550 | $189,330 | Estimate | ||
| AI Engineer Emerging | $112,550 | $189,330 | Estimate | ||
| Machine Learning Engineer Emerging | $112,550 | $189,330 | Estimate | ||
| Cloud Engineer Emerging | $112,550 | $189,330 | Estimate | ||
| DevOps Engineer Emerging | $112,550 | $189,330 | Estimate | ||
| Civil Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $86,940 | $124,570 | Verified |
- Verified
Software Engineer
Software & Technology
Median
$112,550
90th
$189,330
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Data Engineer
Emerging
Median
$112,550
90th
$189,330
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AI Engineer
Emerging
Median
$112,550
90th
$189,330
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Machine Learning Engineer
Emerging
Median
$112,550
90th
$189,330
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Cloud Engineer
Emerging
Median
$112,550
90th
$189,330
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DevOps Engineer
Emerging
Median
$112,550
90th
$189,330
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Civil Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$86,940
90th
$124,570
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What affects engineering pay in Flagstaff
- ▹Local market. Flagstaff pay runs -17% vs national for the typical engineer, usually above the Arizona statewide estimate.
- ▹Industry concentration.A metro's dominant employers (tech, defense, energy, healthcare) shift which engineering disciplines command a premium locally.
- ▹Experience & specialization. Seniority and in-demand skills swing pay well beyond the metro median — see the role table above and the calculator.
- ▹Remote work.Remote offers may anchor to a company's HQ market rather than Flagstaff, raising or lowering local pay.
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Engineer salaries in Flagstaff — FAQ
How much do engineers make in Flagstaff?
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Source details
BLS publishes no single "engineer" occupation. This blends the published medians of 2 engineering occupations in Flagstaff, AZ, weighted by local employment (170 jobs).
Benchmarks come from published government wage data via BLS OEWS. Local and emerging-role figures are labeled estimates. Full methodology →