As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for City Engineer in Mesa, AZ is $108,099, equivalent to $52 per hour, $2,079 weekly, or $9,008 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for City Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for City Engineer in Mesa, AZ vary widely, spanning from $94,233 to $121,147. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($100,841) and 75th percentile ($114,929), while top earners (90th percentile) make $121,147 per year. This $14,088 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or API, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Mesa City Engineer often earn 1.4% lower than national averages. However, Mesa currently ranks 384 statewide for City Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
City Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile City Engineer Salary $94,233 Mesa, AZ September 01, 2026
25th Percentile City Engineer Salary $100,841 Mesa, AZ September 01, 2026
50th Percentile City Engineer Salary $108,099 Mesa, AZ September 01, 2026
75th Percentile City Engineer Salary $114,929 Mesa, AZ September 01, 2026
90th Percentile City Engineer Salary $121,147 Mesa, AZ September 01, 2026
25% $100,841 10% $94,233 90% $121,147 75% $114,929 $108,099 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    City Engineer

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Engineer IV

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
109013
133196
119784
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of City Engineer in Mesa, AZ. The base salary for City Engineer ranges from $100,841 to $114,929 with the average base salary of $108,099. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $109,013 to $133,196 with the average total cash compensation of $119,784.

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About Mesa, Arizona    Mesa (/ˈmeɪsə/ MAY-sə) is a city in Maricopa County, in the U.S. state of Arizona. It is a suburb located about 20 miles (32 km) east of Phoenix in th....More

Mesa, Arizona  area prices were up 2.2% from a year ago

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