As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Highway Engineer in Arizona is $67,572, equivalent to $32 per hour, $1,299 weekly, or $5,631 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Highway Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Highway Engineer in Arizona vary widely, spanning from $58,426 to $77,499. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($62,784) and 75th percentile ($72,768), while top earners (90th percentile) make $77,499 per year. This $9,984 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Commitment or Equipment Maintenance, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Arizona Highway Engineer often earn 2.6% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 57 companies. However, Arizona currently ranks 27 nationwide for Highway 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
Highway Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Highway Engineer Salary $58,426 AZ April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Highway Engineer Salary $62,784 AZ April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Highway Engineer Salary $67,572 AZ April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Highway Engineer Salary $72,768 AZ April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Highway Engineer Salary $77,499 AZ April 01, 2026
25% $62,784 10% $58,426 90% $77,499 75% $72,768 $67,572 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Highway Engineer ?

Highway engineering is an engineering discipline branching from civil engineering that involves the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of roads, bridges, and tunnels to ensure safe and effective transportation of people and goods. Highway engineering became prominent towards the latter half of the 20th Century after World War II. Standards of highway engineering are continuously being improved. Highway engineers must take into account future traffic flows, design of highway intersections/interchanges, geometric alignment and design, highway pavement materials and design...

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Location Aguila, AZ Avg. Salary $76,238 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Ajo, AZ Avg. Salary $75,224 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alpine, AZ Avg. Salary $74,554 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Amado, AZ Avg. Salary $73,182 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Apache Junction, AZ Avg. Salary $76,620 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Arivaca, AZ Avg. Salary $73,182 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Arizona City, AZ Avg. Salary $76,254 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Arlington, AZ Avg. Salary $76,238 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Ash Fork, AZ Avg. Salary $73,704 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Avondale, AZ Avg. Salary $76,807 Date Updated April 01, 2026
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    Highway Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Civil Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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