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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 122,410 | 1.4 % | $44.87 | $93,330 | 0.8 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $23.88 | $33.07 | $44.24 | $56.08 | $68.15 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $49,680 | $68,770 | $92,030 | $116,660 | $141,750 |
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) | 26,360 | 1.29 | $53.39 | $111,060 |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | 15,900 | 1.22 | $42.41 | $88,200 |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | 7,520 | 1.19 | $47.65 | $99,120 |
| Employment Services | 6,710 | 0.22 | $42.99 | $89,420 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 6,160 | 0.31 | $42.42 | $88,230 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pipeline Transportation of Crude Oil | 260 | 2.99 | $53.84 | $111,980 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 26,360 | 1.29 | $53.39 | $111,060 |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | 15,900 | 1.22 | $42.41 | $88,200 |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | 7,520 | 1.19 | $47.65 | $99,120 |
| Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing | 1,550 | 0.99 | $42.69 | $88,790 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Financial Investment Activities | (8) | (8) | $70.64 | $146,940 |
| Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses | 50 | 0.02 | $58.01 | $120,660 |
| Other Information Services | 90 | 0.06 | $55.78 | $116,030 |
| Facilities Support Services | 100 | 0.08 | $54.50 | $113,370 |
| Pipeline Transportation of Crude Oil | 260 | 2.99 | $53.84 | $111,980 |
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 | 16,270 | 1.14 | 1.21 | $48.47 | $100,820 |
| Illinois | 9,430 | 1.67 | 1.78 | $40.75 | $84,750 |
| Michigan | 8,640 | 2.20 | 2.35 | $42.26 | $87,900 |
| Texas | 8,610 | 0.81 | 0.87 | $49.45 | $102,850 |
| Ohio | 6,170 | 1.22 | 1.30 | $41.73 | $86,790 |
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 | 2,890 | 4.42 | 4.71 | $60.43 | $125,700 |
| New Mexico | 2,780 | 3.59 | 3.82 | $53.90 | $112,110 |
| Alabama | 4,460 | 2.45 | 2.60 | $46.17 | $96,030 |
| New Hampshire | 1,440 | 2.36 | 2.51 | $38.51 | $80,100 |
| Michigan | 8,640 | 2.20 | 2.35 | $42.26 | $87,900 |
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 | 2,890 | 4.42 | 4.71 | $60.43 | $125,700 |
| Alaska | 660 | 2.08 | 2.21 | $58.42 | $121,510 |
| New Mexico | 2,780 | 3.59 | 3.82 | $53.90 | $112,110 |
| Maryland | 4,550 | 1.81 | 1.93 | $52.06 | $108,280 |
| Virginia | 4,630 | 1.29 | 1.37 | $50.38 | $104,800 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 5,940 | 2.53 | 2.70 | $57.47 | $119,530 |
| Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL Metropolitan Division | 5,130 | 1.41 | 1.50 | $41.34 | $85,980 |
| Warren-Troy-Farmington Hills, MI Metropolitan Division | 4,040 | 3.77 | 4.01 | $44.09 | $91,720 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 3,810 | 1.44 | 1.54 | $55.66 | $115,760 |
| San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA | 3,150 | 2.50 | 2.66 | $48.10 | $100,040 |
| Huntsville, AL | 3,070 | 15.08 | 16.05 | $53.39 | $111,050 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 2,760 | 0.71 | 0.76 | $45.25 | $94,120 |
| Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division | 2,420 | 1.72 | 1.83 | $45.51 | $94,670 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 2,340 | 2.60 | 2.77 | $53.91 | $112,140 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 2,250 | 1.29 | 1.37 | $42.59 | $88,590 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville, AL | 3,070 | 15.08 | 16.05 | $53.39 | $111,050 |
| Portsmouth, NH-ME | 420 | 7.57 | 8.05 | $41.45 | $86,210 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL | 500 | 6.75 | 7.19 | $49.13 | $102,180 |
| Nashua, NH-MA NECTA Division | 760 | 5.86 | 6.23 | $39.33 | $81,800 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | 1,040 | 5.43 | 5.78 | $52.15 | $108,480 |
| Kokomo, IN | 200 | 4.97 | 5.29 | (8) | (8) |
| Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division | 1,760 | 4.76 | 5.06 | $41.65 | $86,630 |
| Dayton, OH | 1,470 | 4.00 | 4.26 | $47.33 | $98,440 |
| Kennewick-Pasco-Richland, WA | 380 | 3.95 | 4.21 | $50.02 | $104,040 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale, WA | 300 | 3.82 | 4.07 | $46.67 | $97,080 |