How much does a mechanical engineer make in Arizona?
$100,300a year
Median yearly pay for mechanical engineers in Arizona. That is $48.21 an hour or $8,356 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.21
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,050
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $71,030Median: $100,300Highest 10%: $159,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $71,030 | $34.15 | |
| 25th | $82,430 | $39.63 | |
| Median | $100,300 | $48.21 | |
| 75th | $128,900 | $61.96 | |
| 90th | $159,000 | $76.46 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Phoenix, AZ | $101,000 |
| Tucson, AZ | $99,750 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $98,150 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $96,690 |
| Yuma, AZ | $92,230 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for mechanical engineers.
| 28. Kentucky | $101,100 |
| 29. North Carolina | $100,700 |
| 30. Georgia | $100,600 |
| 31. Arizona | $100,300 |
| 32. Alabama | $100,200 |
| 33. Florida | $99,980 |
| 34. Indiana | $99,590 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mechanical engineer make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $48.21 ($100,300 a year).
Do mechanical engineers make more in Arizona than the national average?
No: $100,300 against $104,100 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Arizona rank for mechanical engineer pay?
Arizona ranks 31 of 51 states.
Which city in Arizona pays mechanical engineers the most?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, with a median of $101,000 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.