U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsAll engineers not listed separately.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 139,610 | 2.2 % | $44.12 | $91,770 | 0.6 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $23.81 | $32.30 | $43.40 | $55.50 | $66.64 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $49,530 | $67,180 | $90,270 | $115,440 | $138,610 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 25,450 | 1.25 | $52.26 | $108,700 |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | 19,430 | 1.52 | $41.22 | $85,730 |
| Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | 11,500 | 2.39 | $44.62 | $92,810 |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | 7,060 | 1.15 | $47.19 | $98,150 |
| Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing | 6,670 | 1.65 | $48.44 | $100,750 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil and Gas Extraction | 3,960 | 2.56 | $50.42 | $104,860 |
| Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | 11,500 | 2.39 | $44.62 | $92,810 |
| Pipeline Transportation of Crude Oil | 180 | 2.08 | $50.24 | $104,490 |
| Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing | 6,670 | 1.65 | $48.44 | $100,750 |
| Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing | 290 | 1.53 | $46.40 | $96,520 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Information Services | 80 | 0.06 | $52.84 | $109,900 |
| Spectator Sports | 120 | 0.09 | $52.68 | $109,580 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 25,450 | 1.25 | $52.26 | $108,700 |
| Oil and Gas Extraction | 3,960 | 2.56 | $50.42 | $104,860 |
| Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | 840 | 0.75 | $50.37 | $104,770 |
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 | 23,020 | 1.64 | 1.50 | $49.30 | $102,550 |
| Texas | 11,690 | 1.16 | 1.06 | $46.71 | $97,150 |
| Illinois | 9,590 | 1.74 | 1.58 | $39.75 | $82,680 |
| Michigan | 8,890 | 2.37 | 2.16 | $39.89 | $82,980 |
| Washington | 6,260 | 2.32 | 2.12 | $43.59 | $90,670 |
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 | 2,710 | 4.24 | 3.86 | $58.64 | $121,960 |
| New Mexico | 2,670 | 3.43 | 3.12 | $54.44 | $113,240 |
| Maryland | 6,180 | 2.51 | 2.29 | $47.35 | $98,490 |
| New Hampshire | 1,470 | 2.44 | 2.22 | $39.04 | $81,200 |
| Michigan | 8,890 | 2.37 | 2.16 | $39.89 | $82,980 |
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 | 2,710 | 4.24 | 3.86 | $58.64 | $121,960 |
| New Mexico | 2,670 | 3.43 | 3.12 | $54.44 | $113,240 |
| Alaska | 560 | 1.82 | 1.66 | $52.06 | $108,290 |
| California | 23,020 | 1.64 | 1.50 | $49.30 | $102,550 |
| Alabama | 3,630 | 2.01 | 1.83 | $49.20 | $102,330 |
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 | 6,760 | 1.77 | 1.61 | $49.50 | $102,960 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 6,370 | 2.78 | 2.53 | $55.46 | $115,360 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 5,840 | 2.34 | 2.13 | $51.26 | $106,610 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 5,350 | 1.51 | 1.38 | $39.99 | $83,190 |
| Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division | 4,730 | 3.52 | 3.20 | $43.40 | $90,260 |
| Warren-Troy-Farmington Hills, MI Metropolitan Division | 4,420 | 4.35 | 3.96 | $44.83 | $93,240 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 4,250 | 4.96 | 4.51 | $53.99 | $112,300 |
| Baltimore-Towson, MD | 2,950 | 2.38 | 2.17 | $40.96 | $85,200 |
| Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metropolitan Division | 2,650 | 1.93 | 1.76 | $48.06 | $99,970 |
| San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA | 2,170 | 1.75 | 1.60 | $46.56 | $96,850 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL | 670 | 9.01 | 8.20 | $45.36 | $94,360 |
| Portsmouth, NH-ME | 410 | 7.45 | 6.79 | $44.49 | $92,540 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | 1,370 | 7.22 | 6.57 | $49.32 | $102,580 |
| Kennewick-Pasco-Richland, WA | 620 | 6.42 | 5.84 | $47.80 | $99,430 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 4,250 | 4.96 | 4.51 | $53.99 | $112,300 |
| Peoria, IL | 810 | 4.86 | 4.42 | $40.82 | $84,900 |
| Nashua, NH-MA NECTA Division | 580 | 4.53 | 4.13 | $38.68 | $80,450 |
| Warren-Troy-Farmington Hills, MI Metropolitan Division | 4,420 | 4.35 | 3.96 | $44.83 | $93,240 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale, WA | 320 | 4.04 | 3.68 | $45.24 | $94,090 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 1,350 | 3.80 | 3.46 | $39.72 | $82,610 |