What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Controls Design Engineer?

We've identified 10 cities in Arizona where Controls Design Engineer jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Arizona City (8.0% above average), followed by Scottsdale and Phoenix. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Arizona City $92,726 $7,727 $1,783 $44.58 Scottsdale $92,681 $7,723 $1,782 $44.56 Phoenix $91,438 $7,619 $1,758 $43.96 Mesa $91,363 $7,613 $1,756 $43.92 Yuma $91,128 $7,594 $1,752 $43.81 Glendale $91,039 $7,586 $1,750 $43.77 Gilbert $90,969 $7,580 $1,749 $43.74 Chandler $90,700 $7,558 $1,744 $43.61 Peoria $90,379 $7,531 $1,738 $43.45 Prescott Valley $90,180 $7,515 $1,734 $43.36

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Controls Design Engineer Salary in Arizona

Q: How much does a Controls Design Engineer make in Arizona?

The average annual pay for a controls design engineer in Arizona is $85,819 a year — that works out to approximately $41.26 an hour. That is 6.8% below the national average of $92,091. The middle 80% of Controls Design Engineers earn between $65,232 (10th percentile) and $107,633 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Controls Design Engineer Jobs in Arizona?

We found several jobs related to Controls Design Engineer in Arizona that pay more on average. Topping the list is Controls Manager at $38,736 (45.1%) above Controls Design Engineer. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Controls Manager $124,555 $10,379 $2,395 $59.88 Senior Scada Engineer $117,937 $9,828 $2,268 $56.70 Lead Electrical Controls Engineer $99,249 $8,270 $1,908 $47.72 Plc Design Engineer $91,089 $7,590 $1,751 $43.79 Scada $66,175 $5,514 $1,272 $31.81

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Controls Design Engineer Salary Comparison by Location

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United States

$92,091

Arizona

$85,819

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How much does a Controls Design Engineer make in Arizona?

As of May 28, 2026, the average annual pay for a Controls Design Engineer in Arizona is $85,819 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $41.26 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,650/week or $7,151/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $110,429 and as low as $55,913, the majority of Controls Design Engineer salaries currently range between $75,000 (25th percentile) to $97,400 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $107,633 annually in Arizona. The average pay range for a Controls Design Engineer varies greatly (by as much as 22400), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

Arizona ranks number 50 out of 50 states nationwide for Controls Design Engineer salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Controls Design Engineer jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Controls Design Engineer Jobs in Arizona

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Controls Design Engineer job is above the average in Arizona in Arizona. Topping the list is Arizona City, , with Scottsdale, and Phoenix, close behind in the second and third positions. Phoenix, beats the average in Arizona by $5,619 (6.5%), and Arizona City, furthers that trend with another $6,907 (8.0%) above the $85,819 average.

With these 10 cities paying on average above the average for Arizona, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Controls Design Engineer appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 2% between Arizona City, and Prescott Valley, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Controls Design Engineer role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Arizona City	$92,726	$7,727	$1,783	$44.58
Scottsdale	$92,681	$7,723	$1,782	$44.56
Phoenix	$91,438	$7,619	$1,758	$43.96
Mesa	$91,363	$7,613	$1,756	$43.92
Yuma	$91,128	$7,594	$1,752	$43.81
Glendale	$91,039	$7,586	$1,750	$43.77
Gilbert	$90,969	$7,580	$1,749	$43.74
Chandler	$90,700	$7,558	$1,744	$43.61
Peoria	$90,379	$7,531	$1,738	$43.45
Prescott Valley	$90,180	$7,515	$1,734	$43.36

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Controls Design Engineer Jobs in Arizona

Analyzing similar jobs related to the Controls Design Engineer job category in Arizona, we found 5 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $85819 state average for Controls Design Engineer jobs.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Controls Manager	$124,555	$10,379	$2,395	$59.88
Senior Scada Engineer	$117,937	$9,828	$2,268	$56.70
Lead Electrical Controls Engineer	$99,249	$8,270	$1,908	$47.72
Plc Design Engineer	$91,089	$7,590	$1,751	$43.79
Scada	$66,175	$5,514	$1,272	$31.81

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Infographic detailing Controls Design Engineer salary in Arizona as of May 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $75,000 to $107,633 annually, with the Arizona average at $85,819 per year or $41.26 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in Arizona for Controls Design Engineer jobs, with Arizona City leading at $92,726 annually.

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