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Tech Salaries in Phoenix, AZ

Government-verified salary data for 49 tech occupations in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
$94,470
Median Tech Salary
117,800
Tech Employment
49
Occupations

Highest Paid Tech Roles

Computer Hardware Engineers
$167,010
Computer and Information Research Scientists
$164,460
Database Architects
$156,100
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers
$141,230
Actuaries
$138,570
Computer Network Architects
$131,990
Software Developers
$131,750
Aerospace Engineers
$130,470
Information Security Analysts
$130,360
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
$129,540

How Phoenix, AZ Compares

Software developers in Phoenix, AZ earn a median salary of $131,750, which is 3.1% below the national median of $135,980. The lower figure may reflect differences in cost of living, industry mix, or the types of employers in the area.

All Tech Salaries in Phoenix, AZ

Role Median P25 P75 Employment
Computer Hardware Engineers$167,010$115,230$168,6102,820
Computer and Information Research Scientists$164,460$110,490$218,580160
Database Architects$156,100$131,130$156,100980
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers$141,230$125,240$158,820450
Actuaries$138,570$116,660$170,980170
Computer Network Architects$131,990$103,440$165,1003,330
Software Developers$131,750$104,230$163,37029,380
Aerospace Engineers$130,470$102,550$179,4601,360
Information Security Analysts$130,360$98,040$160,4402,590
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$129,540$92,300$159,8801,650
Materials Engineers$124,990$101,190$142,180310
Data Scientists$114,540$85,530$136,7103,480
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers$114,290$93,960$142,200250
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$114,010$92,260$138,750130
Computer Occupations, All Other$110,590$79,830$146,8603,380
Industrial Engineers$109,020$89,980$137,2705,810
Web and Digital Interface Designers$104,940$80,120$173,670640
Database Administrators$104,280$79,180$134,180810
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$103,900$86,630$126,2601,240
Computer Systems Analysts$103,770$79,200$133,1609,330
Engineers, All Other$102,280$76,960$138,8601,180
Mechanical Engineers$100,980$82,410$129,3903,660
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$100,740$76,660$123,4703,160
Electrical Engineers$99,160$81,040$131,2603,420
Environmental Engineers$94,470$77,810$111,790520
Network and Computer Systems Administrators$93,730$76,230$119,6504,370
Computer Programmers$91,110$74,890$130,210--
Civil Engineers$90,330$77,750$108,5104,690
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$88,820$69,400$101,090270
Statisticians$85,860$70,840$128,640300
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$80,930$78,620$94,63080
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$79,710$66,140$85,5101,480
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians$79,530$64,690$79,690--
Surveyors$79,500$61,190$97,760970
Operations Research Analysts$79,190$63,180$99,3001,880
Landscape Architects$77,670$65,260$100,520290
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$77,580$61,430$92,840400
Web Developers$76,230$59,170$99,510750
Computer Network Support Specialists$72,600$57,590$93,6701,070
Drafters, All Other$70,320$52,640$85,750330
Electrical and Electronics Drafters$68,710$53,640$90,110480
Mechanical Drafters$67,600$57,930$80,660510
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$67,020$49,430$82,480130
Architectural and Civil Drafters$65,310$60,090$80,3401,690
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$65,120$57,000$83,0401,760
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$63,560$47,400$80,120760
Computer User Support Specialists$62,310$50,130$77,62014,310
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$59,190$49,020$74,320610
Surveying and Mapping Technicians$54,870$45,410$66,480460

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest paying tech jobs in Phoenix, AZ?
The highest paying tech jobs in Phoenix, AZ are Computer Hardware Engineers ($167,010 median), Computer and Information Research Scientists ($164,460 median), Database Architects ($156,100 median). These figures are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 OEWS data.
How much do software engineers make in Phoenix, AZ?
Software developers in Phoenix, AZ earn a median salary of $131,750, with salaries ranging from $104,230 at the 25th percentile to $163,370 at the 75th percentile. Approximately 29,380 software developers are employed in the area.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025 OEWS. This data reflects occupational employment and wage estimates and may not capture total compensation including equity, bonuses, or benefits.