Environmental Engineers Salary in Phoenix, AZ

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

Median annual salary $93,390 -10.3% vs national
Median hourly $44.90
10th percentile $59,290
90th percentile $130,900
Employed locally 490
National median $104,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,290
    25th
    $76,470
    50th (median)
    $93,390
    75th
    $114,360
    90th
    $130,900

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Engineers salary vs area income 110% Median Environmental Engineers salary is 10% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Environmental Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $142,000
    Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $140,760
    Bend, OR $140,590
    Midland, TX $139,230
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $138,700
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $138,090

    Nearby metros — Environmental Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Tucson, AZ $82,120

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $110,100
    Civil Engineers $95,400
    Mechanical Engineers $102,300
    Computer Hardware Engineers $163,220
    Electrical Engineers $109,820
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $136,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Environmental Engineers make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Engineers in Phoenix, AZ is $44.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.20 or more per hour.

    Is Phoenix above or below average for Environmental Engineers salaries?

    The median Environmental Engineers salary in Phoenix, AZ is 10.3% below the national median of $104,170. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Environmental Engineers in Phoenix?

    Entry-level Environmental Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $59,290 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,470.