Average Mechanical Engineer Salary in Arizona

Engineering · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Mechanical Engineer in Arizona earns $98,600 per year, which is below the national average of $99,510. This translates to approximately $47.40 per hour, $3,792 biweekly, or $8,217 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in Arizona is 3% below the national average, roughly in line with the national average.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$74,000	$35.58
Average (50th)	$98,600	$47.40
Experienced (75th)	$113,400	$54.51
Top Earners (90th)	$128,200	$61.63

Mechanical Engineer Salary by City in Arizona

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Phoenix	$106,500	$8,875/mo
Tucson	$100,600	$8,383/mo
Mesa	$96,600	$8,050/mo
Scottsdale	$93,700	$7,808/mo
Chandler	$91,700	$7,642/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Engineering
Typical Education	Bachelor's degree
Job Growth (2022-2032)	10% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	Flat 2.5%
State Minimum Wage	$14.35/hr
Cost of Living Index	0.97 (-3% vs national avg)

Top Employers in Arizona

Major employers hiring Mechanical Engineers in Arizona include Banner Health, Raytheon, Intel, Arizona State University, and Honeywell. These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for engineering professionals.

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