Materials Engineers pay in Arizona
In Arizona, the median pay for materials engineers is $51.35 an hour ($106,810 a year). About 580 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($112,860). Arizona ranks 21st of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for materials engineers in Arizona
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $39.42 | $81,990 |
| 25% of workers | $46.12 | $95,930 |
| Half of workers (median) | $51.35 | $106,810 |
| 75% of workers | $67.11 | $139,580 |
| 90% of workers | $79.37 | $165,090 |
Materials Engineers pay in Arizona metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler | $124,990 | 310 |
| Tucson | $95,930 | 150 |
Arizona unemployment rate: 4.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for materials engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +7.5% over ten years, faster than average · about 1,300 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Industrial Engineers | $108,280 |
| Civil Engineers | $89,660 |
| Electrical Engineers | $100,550 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $100,270 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $123,170 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $158,280 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $118,120 |
| Engineers, All Other | $102,280 |
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