Civil Engineers Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $95,400 -4.2% vs national
Median hourly $45.86
10th percentile $64,070
90th percentile $137,860
Employed locally 4,970
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,070
    25th
    $78,570
    50th (median)
    $95,400
    75th
    $118,060
    90th
    $137,860

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 113% Median Civil Engineers salary is 13% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Civil Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Yuma, AZ $94,690
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $92,300
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $89,850
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $89,500
    Flagstaff, AZ $86,940
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $84,790

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $110,100
    Mechanical Engineers $102,300
    Computer Hardware Engineers $163,220
    Electrical Engineers $109,820
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $136,660
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $62,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Phoenix, AZ is $45.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.94 or more per hour.

    Is Phoenix above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Phoenix, AZ is 4.2% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $64,070 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,570.