Civil Engineers Salary in Arizona

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Arizona nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $96,510 -3.1% vs national
Median hourly $46.40
10th percentile $58,740
90th percentile $136,070
Employed locally 140
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,740
    25th
    $73,620
    50th (median)
    $96,510
    75th
    $122,260
    90th
    $136,070

    Top-paying metros for Civil Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,310
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $129,260
    Redding, CA $127,130
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,560
    Napa, CA $122,820
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $121,170

    Related occupations in Arizona

    OccupationMedian salary
    Surveyors $64,310
    Materials Engineers $98,540
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $43,540
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $69,800
    Industrial Engineers $109,650
    Calibration Technologists and Technicians $96,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Arizona?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Arizona is $46.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.03 or more per hour.

    Is Arizona above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Arizona is 3.1% below the national median of $99,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Civil Engineers in Arizona?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $58,740 per year in Arizona. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,620.