SOC 17-2141 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Mechanical Engineers — Yuma
Yuma, AZ · 4 metro areas compared
In Yuma, AZ the median wage is $92,230.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Yuma, AZ the median wage is $92,230. That is 11.4% lower than the national median of $104,110. Pay ranges from under $74,950 at the tenth percentile to more than $123,740 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $76,960 to $103,310.
The area has 100 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.78 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Phoenix records the highest median at $100,980. Of the 240 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 37th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $74,950 | −28.0% |
| 25th | $76,960 | −26.1% |
| Median (50th) | $92,230 | −11.4% |
| 75th | $103,310 | −0.8% |
| 90th | $123,740 | +18.9% |
| Mean | $93,950 | −9.8% |
Other metro areas in Arizona
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phoenix | $100,980 | 3,660 | |
| 2 | Tucson | $99,750 | 980 | |
| 3 | Flagstaff | $98,150 | 40 | |
| 4 | Prescott Valley | $96,690 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Yuma sit close to the national average, so $92,230 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$92,230as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$91,589US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $92,230 a year, 11.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $74,950 to $123,740 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 100 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Phoenix, at $100,980.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Mechanical Engineers in Yuma, AZ?
The median annual wage is $92,230, or $44.34 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $104,110, so pay in Yuma, AZ is 11.4% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Yuma, AZ earns more than $123,740 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $74,950 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Phoenix, at $100,980 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 100 jobs in this occupation in Yuma, AZ. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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