Materials Engineers Salary in Arizona

Materials engineers in Arizona earn the most in Phoenix (average $124,950 a year) and the least in Tucson ($108,380), across the 2 Arizona metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the materials engineers average at $116,520 and the median at $106,810 for 580 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $120,250.

Materials Engineers average salary by city in Arizona

Phoenix$124,950
Tucson$108,380

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Phoenix	$124,950	$124,990	$101,190	$93,939	103
Tucson	$108,380	$95,930	$95,930	$82,760	97

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

Materials Engineers salary in other states

Materials 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 17-2131.
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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