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Electrical Engineer Salary in Arizona (2026)
$48.34 per hour · take-home ≈ $77,456/year ($6,455/month) for a single filer
Arizona ranks 43rd of 51 states for Electrical Engineer pay, with a median about 15% below the national average. Of the 5,370 Electrical Engineer jobs BLS counts in Arizona, the typical worker earns $100,550 a year — though pay ranges from $75,560 for newcomers to $165,510 at the top.
Electrical Engineer pay range in Arizona
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $75,560 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $82,420 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $100,550 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $134,300 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $165,510 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,370 Electrical Engineer jobs in Arizona (occupation code 17-2071, “Electrical Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arizona
A median Electrical Engineer salary of $100,550 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 $77,456 — an effective tax rate of 23.0%.
| Gross (median) | $100,550 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,291 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,692 |
| Arizona state income tax | −$2,111 |
| Take-home (annual) | $77,456 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,455 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Electrical Engineer make in Arizona?
- The median Electrical Engineer salary in Arizona is $100,550 per year ($48.34 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $82,420 and $134,300.
- What is the take-home pay for a Electrical Engineer in Arizona?
- On the median salary of $100,550, a single filer in Arizona takes home about $77,456 per year ($6,455 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.0%.
- How many Electrical Engineer jobs are there in Arizona?
- BLS counts 5,370 Electrical 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.