Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Arizona | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $100,270 | $107,639 | -7% |
| Median hourly wage | $48.21 | $51.75 | -7% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $99,573.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | $99,510 | $70,000 | $130,000 | 103 |
| Mesa | $97,520 | $68,600 | $127,400 | 99 |
| Tucson | $89,559 | $63,000 | $117,000 | 95 |
The median annual salary for a Mechanical Engineer in Arizona is $100,270, or about $48.21 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Mechanical Engineers is $107,639. Arizona is -7% below the national median.
Entry-level mechanical engineers in Arizona typically earn from $70,000 depending on the city and employer.
With 5,050 mechanical engineer jobs on record and a median salary of $100,270, Arizona offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.