U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsPerform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment. Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment such as centralized heat, gas, water, and steam systems.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 234,400 | 1.9 % | $39.65 | $82,480 | 0.7 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $24.30 | $29.98 | $37.58 | $47.19 | $57.44 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $50,550 | $62,360 | $78,160 | $98,150 | $119,480 |
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 | 50,350 | 3.94 | $41.97 | $87,300 |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | 15,280 | 2.49 | $43.55 | $90,590 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 11,710 | 0.58 | $44.22 | $91,970 |
| Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | 11,370 | 2.37 | $42.13 | $87,630 |
| Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing | 11,090 | 2.75 | $41.37 | $86,040 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing | 4,480 | 5.03 | $37.04 | $77,050 |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | 50,350 | 3.94 | $41.97 | $87,300 |
| Industrial Machinery Manufacturing | 3,820 | 3.91 | $34.49 | $71,730 |
| Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing | 8,060 | 3.61 | $33.77 | $70,230 |
| Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | 5,510 | 3.56 | $43.98 | $91,470 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing | (8) | (8) | $51.72 | $107,580 |
| Software Publishers | 60 | 0.02 | $49.87 | $103,740 |
| Oil and Gas Extraction | 300 | 0.19 | $49.01 | $101,930 |
| Spectator Sports | 360 | 0.28 | $47.57 | $98,950 |
| Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers | (8) | (8) | $47.46 | $98,720 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 30,260 | 8.06 | 4.37 | $41.04 | $85,360 |
| California | 22,000 | 1.57 | 0.85 | $43.69 | $90,860 |
| Texas | 16,170 | 1.60 | 0.87 | $43.18 | $89,810 |
| Ohio | 11,600 | 2.36 | 1.28 | $34.94 | $72,680 |
| Pennsylvania | 10,860 | 1.98 | 1.07 | $37.12 | $77,210 |
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 | 30,260 | 8.06 | 4.37 | $41.04 | $85,360 |
| Connecticut | 5,280 | 3.30 | 1.79 | $38.63 | $80,350 |
| South Carolina | 4,600 | 2.63 | 1.43 | $38.91 | $80,920 |
| Indiana | 6,980 | 2.56 | 1.39 | $34.40 | $71,540 |
| Utah | 2,810 | 2.44 | 1.33 | $36.81 | $76,560 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 360 | 1.18 | 0.64 | $47.79 | $99,400 |
| District of Columbia | 750 | 1.17 | 0.63 | $46.30 | $96,310 |
| Virginia | 7,220 | 2.05 | 1.11 | $45.45 | $94,530 |
| Colorado | 4,520 | 2.09 | 1.14 | $44.24 | $92,010 |
| California | 22,000 | 1.57 | 0.85 | $43.69 | $90,860 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren-Troy-Farmington Hills, MI Metropolitan Division | 14,680 | 14.42 | 7.82 | $43.34 | $90,160 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 7,510 | 3.01 | 1.63 | $47.98 | $99,800 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 5,770 | 1.51 | 0.82 | $42.32 | $88,020 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 5,400 | 1.53 | 0.83 | $38.44 | $79,960 |
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 4,110 | 0.82 | 0.45 | $40.44 | $84,110 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 3,990 | 2.38 | 1.29 | $38.23 | $79,510 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 3,950 | 4.61 | 2.50 | $50.18 | $104,380 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 3,890 | 1.70 | 0.92 | $54.22 | $112,780 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA NECTA Division | 3,790 | 2.28 | 1.24 | $42.22 | $87,820 |
| Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division | 3,690 | 2.74 | 1.49 | $43.34 | $90,140 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren-Troy-Farmington Hills, MI Metropolitan Division | 14,680 | 14.42 | 7.82 | $43.34 | $90,160 |
| Niles-Benton Harbor, MI | 740 | 13.05 | 7.07 | $35.67 | $74,180 |
| Greenville-Mauldin-Easley, SC | 2,050 | 7.14 | 3.87 | $40.81 | $84,890 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage, MI | 910 | 6.96 | 3.77 | $36.41 | $75,730 |
| Huntsville, AL | 1,340 | 6.63 | 3.59 | $41.17 | $85,620 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | 1,230 | 6.47 | 3.51 | $39.61 | $82,380 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale, WA | 500 | 6.29 | 3.41 | $40.44 | $84,120 |
| Holland-Grand Haven, MI | 580 | 6.04 | 3.28 | $34.57 | $71,910 |
| Kokomo, IN | 230 | 6.01 | 3.26 | $40.63 | $84,520 |
| Panama City-Lynn Haven, FL | 370 | 5.48 | 2.97 | $43.59 | $90,670 |