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Civil Engineer Salary in Arizona (2026)
$43.10 per hour · take-home ≈ $70,067/year ($5,839/month) for a single filer
Civil Engineer pay range in Arizona
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $63,740 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $76,340 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $89,660 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $109,930 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $138,030 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,940 Civil Engineer jobs in Arizona (occupation code 17-2051, “Civil Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arizona
A median Civil Engineer salary of $89,660 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arizona state income tax, a single filer keeps about $70,067 — an effective tax rate of 21.9%.
| Gross (median) | $89,660 |
| Federal income tax | −$10,895 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,859 |
| Arizona state income tax | −$1,839 |
| Take-home (annual) | $70,067 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,839 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Civil Engineer make in Arizona?
- The median Civil Engineer salary in Arizona is $89,660 per year ($43.10 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $76,340 and $109,930.
- What is the take-home pay for a Civil Engineer in Arizona?
- On the median salary of $89,660, a single filer in Arizona takes home about $70,067 per year ($5,839 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.9%.
- How many Civil Engineer jobs are there in Arizona?
- BLS counts 5,940 Civil Engineer jobs in Arizona in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Arizona state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Arizona.