2023 Data

Mechanical Engineer Salary in Tucson, AZ

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey

Median Annual Salary

$85,155

11.6% vs national

Hourly Rate

$40.94

/hour

Jobs in Area

321

employed

Salary Range$57,150 - $120,190
10th %Median90th %

Mechanical Engineer Salary Range in Tucson, AZ

Annual Salary Range

$85k

$57k

10th percentile

$70k

25th

$104k

75th

$120k

90th percentile

Salary Breakdown by Percentile

PercentileAnnual SalaryHourly Rate
10th Percentile (Entry Level)$57,150$27.48
25th Percentile$70,472$33.88
Median (50th Percentile)$85,155$40.94
75th Percentile$104,267$50.13
90th Percentile (Top Earners)$120,190$57.78
Average (Mean)$93,053$44.74

Frequently Asked Questions

The average Mechanical Engineer salary in Tucson, AZ is $85,155 per year or $40.94 per hour as of 2023. This is based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey.

About This Data

Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey for 2023. The geographic area covered is the Tucson Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Last updated: 1/14/2026

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How Tucson, AZ Compares

vs National Average

$96,310

-11.6%

vs Arizona Average

$93,431

-8.9%

Cost-of-Living Adjusted

$90,494

+6.3%

Cost of living in Tucson, AZ is 5.9% below the national average.

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