Estimate · based on BLS national data

Chemical Engineers in Arizona

$128,680 / year · average (mean) annual wage
$61.87 per hour

▼ 1.0% below U.S. average19th of 51 states

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Dataset: Estimate (BLS national × cost of living) Published: May 2026 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
Average$128,680per year
Median$123,790per year
Hourly$61.87per hour
10th – 90th percentile$83,747 – $166,567per year

Chemical Engineers Pay Range in Arizona

Pay distribution across experience levels

  • 10th Percentile — Entry Level$83,747
  • 25th Percentile — Junior$104,232
  • 50th Percentile — Median$123,790
  • 75th Percentile — Senior$150,324
  • 90th Percentile — Top Earners$166,567

Half of Chemical Engineers in Arizona earn more than $123,790. The top 10% make $166,567 or more, while entry-level workers start around $83,747.

Chemical Engineers in Arizona: Key Facts

Source: BLS national data adjusted for cost of living

  • Arizona ranks 19th of 51 states for Chemical Engineers pay, at $128,680 per year (1.0% below the U.S. average of $129,980).
  • 80 people work as Chemical Engineers in Arizona — 0.4% of all U.S. Chemical Engineers jobs.
  • Location quotient 0.19: Chemical Engineers jobs are less concentrated in Arizona than in the U.S. overall.
  • Pay range: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $83,747; the top 10% earn over $166,567.
  • Hourly equivalent: $61.87 per hour (2,080 hours/year).
  • The highest-paying state is Hawaii at $201,469.
  • Among engineering jobs in Arizona, Computer Hardware Engineers pays the most ($157,800).

Chemical Engineers Job Market in Arizona

Key factors affecting compensation

Arizona's key industries are Technology, Healthcare, Tourism, and its job market is rated strong. Chemical Engineers here earn $128,680 on average, placing the state 19th nationally.

With a cost-of-living index of 0.99 (U.S. = 1.00), a Arizona salary of $128,680 is roughly equivalent to $129,980 at the national average cost of living.

Compared with nearby states in the pay ranking, Minnesota ($130,240), New Jersey ($129,080), Idaho ($128,840) are the closest alternatives for Chemical Engineers weighing a move.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this salary

What is the average Chemical Engineers salary in Arizona?

The average Chemical Engineers salary in Arizona is $128,680 per year (median $123,790), which is 1.0% below the national average of $129,980.

How does Arizona rank for Chemical Engineers pay?

Arizona ranks 19th out of 51 states. The highest-paying state is Hawaii ($201,469/yr).

How much do entry-level Chemical Engineers make in Arizona?

The lowest-paid 10% of Chemical Engineers in Arizona earn about $83,747 per year and the 25th percentile is $104,232.

How much do Chemical Engineers make per hour in Arizona?

About $61.87 per hour, based on the $128,680 annual average and 2,080 working hours per year.

How many Chemical Engineers work in Arizona?

BLS counts 80 Chemical Engineers jobs in Arizona (OEWS May 2025).

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