Electrical Engineer Salary in Arizona: $108K Median

The average Electrical Engineer salary in Arizona is $108,329 per year as of April 2026. Salaries range from $73,500 (entry, 25th percentile) up to $171,500 (90th percentile). State income tax applies.

Electrical Engineers in Arizona earn approximately 2% less than the US national median ($110,540 nationally vs $108,329 in Arizona). Arizona's cost-of-living index of 102 is close to the national average.

Yes — Electrical Engineer salaries in Arizona grew approximately 470.0% year-over-year, from $19,005 in 2025 to $108,329 in 2026. This reflects the broader Engineering sector's wage growth, driven by Power electronics for EV and Semiconductors demand.

Top-paying Arizona metros for Electrical Engineers: Phoenix ($111K), Mesa ($108K), Tucson ($99K). Click any city for full breakdown including take-home pay.

Strong 9% growth driven by EV, renewable energy, semiconductors, and AI hardware demand. 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 $108,329, expect 4-7% effective state tax depending on filing status. See city pages for detailed take-home calculations.

Hottest 2026 skills: Power electronics for EV, Semiconductors, IoT, AI hardware, Renewable energy systems. 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: $96,722.