SOC 17-2199 · May 2025 · United States
Engineers, All Other
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Engineers, All Other across the United States is $122,930 per year, measured over 154,070 jobs. The highest state median is in New Mexico, at $162,070.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Engineers, All Other
Pay for this occupation varies by 113.0% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. New Mexico pays $162,070 and Kansas pays $76,100.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Mexico | $162,070 | 2,190 | |
| 2 | Alabama | $152,550 | 3,460 | |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $151,920 | 3,560 | |
| 4 | Virginia | $148,160 | 5,060 | |
| 5 | Alaska | $142,390 | 200 | |
| 6 | Washington | $134,570 | 3,580 | |
| 7 | Colorado | $132,590 | 2,540 | |
| 8 | New Jersey | $132,450 | 4,540 | |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $131,260 | 2,850 | |
| 10 | Idaho | $130,970 | 560 |
States with the most Engineers, All Other jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 28,610 | $130,850 | |
| 2 | Texas | 10,820 | $115,810 | |
| 3 | Florida | 8,600 | $105,410 | |
| 4 | Michigan | 7,700 | $121,000 | |
| 5 | Maryland | 7,340 | $129,770 | |
| 6 | Ohio | 7,000 | $120,470 | |
| 7 | Louisiana | 6,310 | $99,070 | |
| 8 | New York | 5,760 | $117,600 | |
| 9 | Virginia | 5,060 | $148,160 | |
| 10 | New Jersey | 4,540 | $132,450 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $169,650 | 4,970 |
| 2 | Lexington Park | $166,230 | 1,020 |
| 3 | Albuquerque | $163,630 | 1,110 |
| 4 | San Francisco | $159,800 | 4,850 |
| 5 | Huntsville | $155,630 | 3,110 |
| 6 | Charlottesville | $153,340 | 50 |
| 7 | Atlantic City | $151,760 | 230 |
| 8 | Washington | $151,340 | 9,230 |
| 9 | Anchorage | $145,500 | 90 |
| 10 | Kennewick | $142,920 | 280 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 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.