Civil Engineer Salary in Arizona: $94K Median

The average Civil Engineer salary in Arizona is $93,972 per year as of April 2026. Salaries range from $63,700 (entry, 25th percentile) up to $141,718 (90th percentile). State income tax applies.

Civil Engineers in Arizona earn approximately 2% less than the US national median ($95,890 nationally vs $93,972 in Arizona). Arizona's cost-of-living index of 102 is close to the national average.

Yes — Civil Engineer salaries in Arizona grew approximately 470.0% year-over-year, from $16,486 in 2025 to $93,972 in 2026. This reflects the broader Engineering sector's wage growth, driven by BIM (Revit) and Sustainability/LEED demand.

Top-paying Arizona metros for Civil Engineers: Phoenix ($96K), Mesa ($94K), Tucson ($86K). Click any city for full breakdown including take-home pay.

Civil engineering growing 6% with $1.2T US infrastructure investment driving demand through 2034. Arizona's top industries include Tech (TSMC, Intel), Healthcare, Aerospace, and the state's unemployment rate is 4% — steady demand for skilled workers.

Yes, Arizona has state income tax. This affects take-home pay — at $93,972, expect 4-7% effective state tax depending on filing status. See city pages for detailed take-home calculations.

Hottest 2026 skills: BIM (Revit), Sustainability/LEED, Climate-resilient design, Smart cities, Drone surveying. ATS systems specifically scan for these. Adding them to your resume — naturally and in context — improves your match rate with Arizona employers.

With my PE license and direct experience on [comparable project], market for this role is $X. I'd like base at that level plus a relocation package and project-completion bonus. Beyond base, negotiate: PE license exam fees, study materials, review courses, Relocation package and temporary housing, Project-completion or milestone bonuses, Per-diem for site travel and field work. Walk-away anchor for Arizona: $83,904.