Engineers, All Other Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for engineers, all other in the U.S. is $122,930 ($59.10 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $122,930
- Mean annual wage
- $125,330
- Median hourly wage
- $59.10
- Employment
- 154,070
154,070 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $66,810 | $32.12 |
| 25th percentile | $90,970 | $43.73 |
| Median (50th) | $122,930 | $59.10 |
| 75th percentile | $158,090 | $76.01 |
| 90th percentile | $189,950 | $91.32 |
Highest-paying states for engineers, all other
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | $162,070 | 2,190 |
| Alabama | $152,550 | 3,460 |
| District of Columbia | $151,920 | 3,560 |
| Virginia | $148,160 | 5,060 |
| Alaska | $142,390 | 200 |
| Washington | $134,570 | 3,580 |
| Colorado | $132,590 | 2,540 |
| New Jersey | $132,450 | 4,540 |
| Massachusetts | $131,260 | 2,850 |
| Idaho | $130,970 | 560 |
Lowest-paying states
- Kansas: $76,100 median annual wage
- Arkansas: $76,940 median annual wage
- Nebraska: $88,490 median annual wage
- Tennessee: $96,640 median annual wage
- Montana: $97,470 median annual wage
About this occupation
All engineers not listed separately.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Bachelor's degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 0.7% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 3.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 6.5% |
| Associate's degree | 5.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 47.3% |
| Master's degree | 27.9% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 8.3% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Related occupations
- Civil Engineers$100,840
- Industrial Engineers$102,440
- Mechanical Engineers$104,110
- Electrical Engineers$120,630
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$99,280
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$66,150
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$130,220
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$78,190
About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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