Chemical Engineer salary in Phoenix, AZ
Based on 23 certified H-1B filings in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Tempe, Casa Grande, Kearny, Scottsdale.
Also listed as: Process Engineer
Median salary$117,478
Middle 50%$83.3k–$129k
vs. national median−1%comparison median $118,700
Filings23FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $76,818 |
| 25th | $83,322 |
| 50th (median) | $117,478 |
| 75th | $129,017 |
| 90th | $136,956 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 0 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 4 |
| FY2022 | $79,000 | $76,690 | $106,330 | 14 |
| FY2023 | – | – | – | 3 |
| FY2024 | – | – | – | 7 |
| FY2025 | $102,168 | $76,898 | $117,478 | 10 |
| FY2026 | $118,810 | $102,170 | $130,034 | 13 |
Cost of living
Phoenix's median Chemical Engineer salary of $117,478 is worth about $113,700 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Phoenix = 103.3).
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University | too few | 5 |
| Asm America | too few | 4 |
| TSMC Arizona | too few | 3 |
| Applied Materials | too few | 2 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 6 |
| Mid-level · Level II | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 6 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.