Civil Engineers pay in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler
In Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ), the median pay for civil engineers is $43.43 an hour ($90,330 a year). About 4,690 people work in this job there.
That is 10% lower than the U.S. median ($100,840). It is about the same as the Arizona median ($89,660).
Pay range for civil engineers in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $30.64 | $63,740 |
| 25% of workers | $37.38 | $77,750 |
| Half of workers (median) | $43.43 | $90,330 |
| 75% of workers | $52.17 | $108,510 |
| 90% of workers | $66.94 | $139,240 |
Civil Engineers pay in Arizona metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff | $100,970 | 50 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott | $94,800 | 60 |
| Yuma | $94,370 | 110 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (this page) | $90,330 | 4,690 |
| Tucson | $81,490 | 760 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman | $79,070 | 60 |
Arizona unemployment rate: 4.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for civil engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +6.4% over ten years, faster than average · about 22,700 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Industrial Engineers | $109,020 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $100,980 |
| Electrical Engineers | $99,160 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $167,010 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $129,540 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $130,470 |
| Engineers, All Other | $102,280 |
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