Environmental Engineer Salary in Arizona (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Environmental Engineers in Arizona, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Arizona Median
$93,970
per year
Hourly Rate
$45.18
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-12% vs US median
US median $107,110
State Rank
#40 of 50
690 employed here

How much does an Environmental Engineer make in Arizona?

An Environmental Engineer working in Arizona earns a median salary of $93,970 per year, or about $45.18 per hour. That is 12% below the national median of $107,110 for this occupation.

Within Arizona, entry-level pay starts around $63,790 while the top 10% make $130,190 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $77,720 and $112,010 a year.

Environmental Engineer salary range in Arizona

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$63,790$30.67
25th percentile (early career)$77,720$37.37
50th percentile (median)$93,970$45.18
75th percentile (experienced)$112,010$53.85
90th percentile (top earners)$130,190$62.59

How Arizona compares

Arizona ranks 40th out of 50 states and territories for Environmental Engineer pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Louisiana$130,510
2California$130,410
3Oregon$127,100
4Washington$125,460
5Texas$123,060

Working as an Environmental Engineer in Arizona

Nationally, about 38,000 people work as Environmental Engineers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Arizona pay ($93,970) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does an Environmental Engineer make in Arizona?
The median Environmental Engineer salary in Arizona is $93,970 per year, or about $45.18 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $63,790 at the entry level to $130,190 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Arizona pay compare to the national average?
Arizona pays Environmental Engineers about 12% less than the national median of $107,110. Arizona ranks 40th out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Arizona a good state for Environmental Engineers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $93,970 a year. About 690 Environmental Engineers are employed in Arizona. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Arizona?
The highest-paying occupations in Arizona include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($558,970), Radiologist ($470,640), Surgeon, All Other ($415,980), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.