Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer Salary in Arizona

$51.3K

$88.1K

$122.1K

$89,996

/year

$43.27

/hour

Controls Engineer Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$96,574

Arizona

Arizona

$89,996

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    How much does a Controls Engineer make in Arizona?

    As of May 28, 2026, the average annual pay for a Controls Engineer in Arizona is $89,996 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $43.27 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,730/week or $7,499/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $122,077 and as low as $51,254, the majority of Controls Engineer salaries currently range between $77,800 (25th percentile) to $100,600 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $112,758 annually in Arizona. The average pay range for a Controls Engineer varies greatly (by as much as 22800), 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 Engineer salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Controls 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 Engineer Jobs in Arizona

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Controls Engineer job is above the average in Arizona in Arizona. Topping the list is Chandler, , with Scottsdale, and Arizona City, close behind in the second and third positions. Arizona City, beats the average in Arizona by $7,243 (8.0%), and Chandler, furthers that trend with another $8,613 (9.6%) above the $89,996 average.

    With these 10 cities paying on average above the average for Arizona, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Controls 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 Chandler, and Mesa, , 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 Engineer role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Chandler

    $98,609

    $47.41

    Scottsdale

    $97,296

    $46.78

    Arizona City

    $97,239

    $46.75

    Flagstaff

    $96,616

    $46.45

    Gilbert

    $96,265

    $46.28

    Peoria

    $96,233

    $46.27

    Glendale

    $96,035

    $46.17

    Casa Grande

    $95,976

    $46.14

    Phoenix

    $95,889

    $46.10

    Mesa

    $95,822

    $46.07

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

    Analyzing similar jobs related to the Controls Engineer job category in Arizona, we found 5 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $89996 state average for Controls Engineer jobs.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Senior Controls Engineer

    $106,910

    $51.40

    Robotic Process Automation Engineer

    $100,567

    $48.35

    Process Controls Engineer

    $92,032

    $44.25

    Automation And Controls Engineer

    $91,499

    $43.99

    Siemens Plc Programmer

    $75,170

    $36.14

    About Our Data

    ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

    Infographic detailing Controls Engineer salary in Arizona as of May 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $77,800 to $112,758 annually, with the Arizona average at $89,996 per year or $43.27 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in Arizona for Controls Engineer jobs, with Chandler leading at $98,609 annually.