As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Hydraulic Engineer in Arizona is $58,702, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,129 weekly, or $4,892 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Hydraulic Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Hydraulic Engineer in Arizona vary widely, spanning from $44,708 to $73,809. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($51,377) and 75th percentile ($66,610), while top earners (90th percentile) make $73,809 per year. This $15,233 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Schematic, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Arizona Hydraulic Engineer often earn 2.6% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 66 companies. However, Arizona currently ranks 27 nationwide for Hydraulic Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like MFG Durable to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Hydraulic Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Hydraulic Engineer Salary $44,708 AZ August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Hydraulic Engineer Salary $51,377 AZ August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Hydraulic Engineer Salary $58,702 AZ August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Hydraulic Engineer Salary $66,610 AZ August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Hydraulic Engineer Salary $73,809 AZ August 01, 2026
25% $51,377 10% $44,708 90% $73,809 75% $66,610 $58,702 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Hydraulic Engineer ?

Hydraulic engineering as a sub-discipline of civil engineering is concerned with the flow and conveyance of fluids, principally water and sewage. One feature of these systems is the extensive use of gravity as the motive force to cause the movement of the fluids. This area of civil engineering is intimately related to the design of bridges, dams, channels, canals, and levees, and to both sanitary and environmental engineering. Hydraulic engineering is the application of the principles of fluid mechanics to problems dealing with the collection, storage, control, transport, regulation, measurem...

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Location Aguila, AZ Avg. Salary $60,435 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ajo, AZ Avg. Salary $60,305 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alpine, AZ Avg. Salary $60,255 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Amado, AZ Avg. Salary $60,250 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Apache Junction, AZ Avg. Salary $62,525 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Arivaca, AZ Avg. Salary $60,283 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Arizona City, AZ Avg. Salary $60,949 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Arlington, AZ Avg. Salary $60,899 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ash Fork, AZ Avg. Salary $60,313 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Avondale, AZ Avg. Salary $62,617 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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    Hydraulic Engineer

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Hydraulic Technician, Sr.

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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