Aerospace Engineers Salary in Arizona

Aerospace engineers in Arizona earn the most in Phoenix (average $143,030 a year) and the least in Tucson ($120,380), across the 2 Arizona metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the aerospace engineers average at $130,150 and the median at $123,170 for 3,110 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $142,060.

Aerospace Engineers average salary by city in Arizona

Phoenix$143,030
Tucson$120,380

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Phoenix	$143,030	$130,470	$102,550	$105,845	103
Tucson	$120,380	$106,760	$96,700	$90,902	97

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Aerospace Engineers salary in other states

Aerospace Engineers salary by city and state

More about pay in Arizona

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-2011.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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