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Phoenix engineer salary

Estimate

Updated January 2025

What engineers earn in the Phoenix–Mesa–Chandler metro, with a full breakdown by role.

Typical pay

$116,537

Phoenix

Top earners

$179,142

Higher end

vs national

At national

U.S. $116,537

State

AZ

Arizona

Engineers in the Phoenix–Mesa–Chandler metro earn an estimated $116,537, at national, with top earners near $179,142. 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 Phoenix

Estimated pay for each discipline in Phoenix. Filter the list or open a role for the full picture.

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What affects engineering pay in Phoenix

  • Local market. Phoenix pay runs at 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 Phoenix, raising or lowering local pay.

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Engineer salaries in Phoenix — FAQ

How much do engineers make in Phoenix?
Engineers in the Phoenix–Mesa–Chandler metro earn an estimated median of $116,537 per year — about the national average — with top earners near $179,142. These are labeled estimates: geographic pay is modeled from BLS OEWS national baselines adjusted by a local cost-of-labor index, not a direct BLS metro/state wage.
What is the highest-paying engineering role in Phoenix?
Engineering Managers have the highest estimated pay in Phoenix, around $165,370 (median). Local industry concentration shifts which disciplines command the biggest premium.
How does engineering pay in Phoenix compare to the national average?
The estimated Phoenix engineering median of $116,537 is about the national average of $116,537, and usually runs above the Arizona statewide estimate.
Source details

Blended engineering estimate for Phoenix: BLS OEWS national engineering median adjusted by a 1.00× cost-of-labor index.

Benchmarks come from published government wage data via BLS OEWS. Local and emerging-role figures are labeled estimates. Full methodology →