Civil Engineers Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $75,900 -23.8% vs national
Median hourly $36.49
10th percentile $63,230
90th percentile $123,200
Employed locally 620
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,230
    25th
    $69,990
    50th (median)
    $75,900
    75th
    $101,840
    90th
    $123,200

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 112% Median Civil Engineers salary is 12% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $95,400
    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

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electrical Engineers $110,510
    Mechanical Engineers $110,730
    Industrial Engineers $112,940
    Engineers, All Other $119,160
    Aerospace Engineers $111,490
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $71,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Tucson?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Tucson, AZ is $36.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.67 or more per hour.

    Is Tucson above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Tucson, AZ is 23.8% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $63,230 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,990.