Mechanical Engineers pay in Arizona
In Arizona, the median pay for mechanical engineers is $48.21 an hour ($100,270 a year). About 5,050 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($104,110). Arizona ranks 31st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for mechanical engineers in Arizona
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $34.15 | $71,030 |
| 25% of workers | $39.63 | $82,430 |
| Half of workers (median) | $48.21 | $100,270 |
| 75% of workers | $61.96 | $128,880 |
| 90% of workers | $76.46 | $159,040 |
Mechanical Engineers pay in Arizona metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler | $100,980 | 3,660 |
| Tucson | $99,750 | 980 |
| Flagstaff | $98,150 | 40 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott | $96,690 | 60 |
| Yuma | $92,230 | 100 |
Arizona unemployment rate: 4.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for mechanical engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +11.2% over ten years, much faster than average · about 17,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Arizona
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Industrial Engineers | $108,280 |
| Civil Engineers | $89,660 |
| Electrical Engineers | $100,550 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $123,170 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $158,280 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $118,120 |
| Engineers, All Other | $102,280 |
| Environmental Engineers | $93,970 |
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