U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsPlan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields. Excludes "Natural Sciences Managers" (11-9121).
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 174,720 | 1.1 % | $60.53 | $125,900 | 0.4 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $37.23 | $45.89 | $57.34 | $70.76 | (5) |
| Annual Wage (2) | $77,440 | $95,450 | $119,260 | $147,180 | (5) |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | 37,880 | 2.96 | $61.49 | $127,900 |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | 8,960 | 1.46 | $70.46 | $146,560 |
| Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing | 8,300 | 2.26 | $66.63 | $138,590 |
| Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing | 8,230 | 2.04 | $65.08 | $135,360 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 8,060 | 0.42 | $62.62 | $130,250 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing | 4,870 | 3.10 | $65.27 | $135,760 |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | 37,880 | 2.96 | $61.49 | $127,900 |
| Communications Equipment Manufacturing | 2,910 | 2.57 | $67.03 | $139,430 |
| Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing | 8,300 | 2.26 | $66.63 | $138,590 |
| Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing | 8,230 | 2.04 | $65.08 | $135,360 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Securities and Commodity Contracts Intermediation and Brokerage | 40 | 0.01 | $84.36 | $175,460 |
| Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | 920 | 0.82 | $76.72 | $159,570 |
| Pipeline Transportation of Crude Oil | 30 | 0.37 | $74.30 | $154,540 |
| Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers | 60 | 0.03 | $74.07 | $154,070 |
| Nondepository Credit Intermediation | 70 | 0.01 | $72.54 | $150,880 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 28,860 | 2.06 | 1.50 | $69.68 | $144,940 |
| Texas | 14,330 | 1.42 | 1.03 | $68.87 | $143,250 |
| Michigan | 8,120 | 2.16 | 1.57 | $54.67 | $113,720 |
| New York | 7,110 | 0.85 | 0.62 | $63.66 | $132,410 |
| Illinois | 6,050 | 1.09 | 0.80 | $53.81 | $111,920 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 1,780 | 2.78 | 2.02 | $62.89 | $130,810 |
| Connecticut | 3,900 | 2.44 | 1.78 | $58.88 | $122,460 |
| Michigan | 8,120 | 2.16 | 1.57 | $54.67 | $113,720 |
| Washington | 5,600 | 2.08 | 1.51 | $60.59 | $126,030 |
| California | 28,860 | 2.06 | 1.50 | $69.68 | $144,940 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 470 | 1.53 | 1.11 | $72.14 | $150,060 |
| California | 28,860 | 2.06 | 1.50 | $69.68 | $144,940 |
| Texas | 14,330 | 1.42 | 1.03 | $68.87 | $143,250 |
| Massachusetts | 5,930 | 1.90 | 1.38 | $67.95 | $141,340 |
| New Jersey | 5,650 | 1.50 | 1.09 | $66.53 | $138,390 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 6,370 | 1.67 | 1.21 | $65.96 | $137,190 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 6,260 | 7.30 | 5.31 | $80.12 | $166,650 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 6,150 | 2.46 | 1.79 | $76.70 | $159,530 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 6,140 | 2.68 | 1.95 | $65.12 | $135,440 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 4,130 | 1.17 | 0.85 | $53.73 | $111,760 |
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 3,780 | 0.76 | 0.55 | $70.22 | $146,070 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 3,700 | 1.68 | 1.22 | $53.72 | $111,750 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 3,550 | 2.11 | 1.54 | $62.58 | $130,170 |
| Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division | 3,520 | 2.62 | 1.90 | $62.86 | $130,740 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA NECTA Division | 3,480 | 2.10 | 1.53 | $71.33 | $148,360 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kokomo, IN | 280 | 7.43 | 5.40 | $63.01 | $131,070 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 6,260 | 7.30 | 5.31 | $80.12 | $166,650 |
| Kennewick-Pasco-Richland, WA | 650 | 6.78 | 4.93 | $62.26 | $129,500 |
| Lowell-Billerica-Chelmsford, MA-NH NECTA Division | 650 | 5.73 | 4.17 | $68.43 | $142,340 |
| Niles-Benton Harbor, MI | 310 | 5.51 | 4.01 | $48.50 | $100,880 |
| Huntsville, AL | 1,090 | 5.39 | 3.92 | $58.62 | $121,930 |
| Norwich-New London, CT-RI | 490 | 3.80 | 2.77 | $66.95 | $139,260 |
| Framingham, MA NECTA Division | 570 | 3.67 | 2.67 | $67.58 | $140,570 |
| Nashua, NH-MA NECTA Division | 440 | 3.44 | 2.50 | $65.36 | $135,940 |
| Corvallis, OR | 110 | 3.36 | 2.45 | $47.19 | $98,160 |