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Mechanical Engineer Salary in Arizona (2026)
$48.21 per hour · take-home ≈ $77,266/year ($6,439/month) for a single filer
Mechanical Engineer pay range in Arizona
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $71,030 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $82,430 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $100,270 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $128,880 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $159,040 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,050 Mechanical Engineer jobs in Arizona (occupation code 17-2141, “Mechanical Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arizona
A median Mechanical Engineer salary of $100,270 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 $77,266 — an effective tax rate of 22.9%.
| Gross (median) | $100,270 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,229 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,671 |
| Arizona state income tax | −$2,104 |
| Take-home (annual) | $77,266 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,439 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Mechanical Engineer make in Arizona?
- The median Mechanical Engineer salary in Arizona is $100,270 per year ($48.21 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $82,430 and $128,880.
- What is the take-home pay for a Mechanical Engineer in Arizona?
- On the median salary of $100,270, a single filer in Arizona takes home about $77,266 per year ($6,439 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.9%.
- How many Mechanical Engineer jobs are there in Arizona?
- BLS counts 5,050 Mechanical 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.