Engineering Professor salary in Phoenix, AZ
Based on 29 certified H-1B filings in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Tempe, Mesa, Glendale, Surprise.
Also listed as: Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Assistant Professor of Engineering
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $75,740 |
| 25th | $90,000 |
| 50th (median) | $105,960 |
| 75th | $110,486 |
| 90th | $115,600 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $97,000 | $89,600 | $98,125 | 12 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 9 |
| FY2022 | $97,000 | $94,750 | $102,500 | 15 |
| FY2023 | – | – | – | 9 |
| FY2024 | $106,050 | $98,000 | $108,000 | 21 |
| FY2025 | $98,389 | $88,886 | $110,000 | 15 |
| FY2026 | $108,000 | $98,725 | $113,948 | 14 |
Cost of living
Phoenix's median Engineering Professor salary of $105,960 is worth about $102,600 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Phoenix = 103.3).
Compared with all workers here
All Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary in the Phoenix, AZ area earned a median of $108,540 in May 2025 (200 employed). The H-1B median here is $105,960, 2% lower.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University | $105,980 | 28 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $105,960 | 29 |
| Mid-level · Level II | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Minimum H-1B salary by level
| Wage level | Prevailing wage (most common) | Median offered salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $67,640 | $105,960 | 29 |
The prevailing wage is the minimum an employer must pay for this job and area. Amounts vary by county within a metro and by wage source.