U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsThis major group comprises the following occupations: Architects, Except Landscape and Naval ; Landscape Architects ; Cartographers and Photogrammetrists ; Surveyors ; Aerospace Engineers ; Agricultural Engineers ; Biomedical Engineers ; Chemical Engineers ; Civil Engineers ; Computer Hardware Engineers ; Electrical Engineers ; Electronics Engineers, Except Computer ; Environmental Engineers ; Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors ; Industrial Engineers ; Marine Engineers and Naval Architects ; Materials Engineers ; Mechanical Engineers ; Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers ; Nuclear Engineers ; Petroleum Engineers ; Engineers, All Other ; Architectural and Civil Drafters ; Electrical and Electronics Drafters ; Mechanical Drafters ; Drafters, All Other ; Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians ; Civil Engineering Technicians ; Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians ; Electro-Mechanical Technicians ; Environmental Engineering Technicians ; Industrial Engineering Technicians ; Mechanical Engineering Technicians ; Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other ; Surveying and Mapping Technicians
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this major group:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,305,530 | 0.6 % | $36.32 | $75,550 | 0.2 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this major group:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $18.59 | $25.03 | $33.95 | $45.17 | $57.16 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $38,670 | $52,060 | $70,610 | $93,950 | $118,900 |
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 | 645,900 | 50.49 | $34.04 | $70,810 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 129,230 | 6.35 | $44.62 | $92,810 |
| Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | 102,360 | 21.29 | $40.45 | $84,130 |
| Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing | 94,500 | 23.39 | $39.23 | $81,600 |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | 93,230 | 15.19 | $42.76 | $88,940 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | 645,900 | 50.49 | $34.04 | $70,810 |
| Communications Equipment Manufacturing | 27,900 | 24.60 | $38.58 | $80,260 |
| Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing | 94,500 | 23.39 | $39.23 | $81,600 |
| Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing | 81,540 | 22.20 | $37.91 | $78,860 |
| Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | 102,360 | 21.29 | $40.45 | $84,130 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil and Gas Extraction | 24,630 | 15.89 | $57.24 | $119,060 |
| Depository Credit Intermediation | 140 | 0.01 | $51.68 | $107,490 |
| Business Schools and Computer and Management Training | 210 | 0.26 | $48.53 | $100,940 |
| Other Financial Investment Activities | 110 | 0.03 | $47.85 | $99,530 |
| Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | 9,130 | 8.16 | $47.73 | $99,280 |
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 | 299,280 | 21.37 | 1.18 | $42.38 | $88,150 |
| Texas | 216,520 | 21.46 | 1.18 | $38.27 | $79,590 |
| Michigan | 110,450 | 29.41 | 1.62 | $35.56 | $73,950 |
| Florida | 103,640 | 14.59 | 0.80 | $32.18 | $66,930 |
| New York | 101,280 | 12.14 | 0.67 | $36.06 | $75,010 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 110,450 | 29.41 | 1.62 | $35.56 | $73,950 |
| Alaska | 8,890 | 28.86 | 1.59 | $45.48 | $94,590 |
| Washington | 76,760 | 28.50 | 1.57 | $38.35 | $79,760 |
| New Mexico | 20,840 | 26.80 | 1.48 | $38.32 | $79,710 |
| Colorado | 52,660 | 24.40 | 1.35 | $38.51 | $80,100 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 12,570 | 19.66 | 1.08 | $46.55 | $96,830 |
| Alaska | 8,890 | 28.86 | 1.59 | $45.48 | $94,590 |
| California | 299,280 | 21.37 | 1.18 | $42.38 | $88,150 |
| Maryland | 58,230 | 23.65 | 1.30 | $40.57 | $84,380 |
| Massachusetts | 70,840 | 22.71 | 1.25 | $39.05 | $81,230 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 80,920 | 32.40 | 1.79 | $44.15 | $91,830 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 70,700 | 18.52 | 1.02 | $42.75 | $88,910 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 53,930 | 23.56 | 1.30 | $44.21 | $91,950 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 51,350 | 14.50 | 0.80 | $35.46 | $73,750 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 49,090 | 57.27 | 3.16 | $48.44 | $100,750 |
| Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division | 48,640 | 36.13 | 1.99 | $39.38 | $81,910 |
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 44,620 | 8.96 | 0.49 | $38.13 | $79,310 |
| Warren-Troy-Farmington Hills, MI Metropolitan Division | 43,990 | 43.22 | 2.38 | $38.66 | $80,420 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 42,400 | 21.18 | 1.17 | $37.86 | $78,760 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA NECTA Division | 42,070 | 25.38 | 1.40 | $40.79 | $84,850 |