U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsAll engineering technicians, except drafters, 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66,560 | 1.6 % | $28.39 | $59,060 | 0.6 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $15.03 | $20.69 | $27.89 | $35.20 | $42.47 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $31,260 | $43,040 | $58,020 | $73,220 | $88,350 |
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) | 18,540 | 0.91 | $31.31 | $65,130 |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | 7,670 | 0.60 | $25.97 | $54,030 |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | 3,580 | 0.58 | $27.14 | $56,460 |
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 2,900 | 0.05 | $27.77 | $57,770 |
| Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | 2,850 | 0.59 | $34.17 | $71,070 |
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 Natural Gas | 350 | 1.33 | $26.18 | $54,450 |
| Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | 1,250 | 1.12 | $42.69 | $88,790 |
| Pipeline Transportation of Crude Oil | 80 | 0.93 | $27.81 | $57,850 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 18,540 | 0.91 | $31.31 | $65,130 |
| Oil and Gas Extraction | 1,330 | 0.86 | $35.11 | $73,020 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | 1,250 | 1.12 | $42.69 | $88,790 |
| Oil and Gas Extraction | 1,330 | 0.86 | $35.11 | $73,020 |
| Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | 2,850 | 0.59 | $34.17 | $71,070 |
| Technical and Trade Schools | 150 | 0.10 | $34.10 | $70,920 |
| Support Activities for Air Transportation | 80 | 0.05 | $33.33 | $69,330 |
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 | 9,580 | 0.68 | 1.31 | $31.05 | $64,590 |
| Texas | 6,460 | 0.64 | 1.22 | $28.34 | $58,950 |
| Ohio | 3,590 | 0.73 | 1.39 | $27.58 | $57,370 |
| Michigan | 3,570 | 0.95 | 1.81 | $26.49 | $55,100 |
| Washington | 3,300 | 1.22 | 2.34 | $32.85 | $68,320 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 490 | 1.60 | 3.05 | $30.08 | $62,560 |
| Washington | 3,300 | 1.22 | 2.34 | $32.85 | $68,320 |
| Maryland | 2,940 | 1.20 | 2.28 | $31.76 | $66,070 |
| Maine | 670 | 1.17 | 2.23 | $35.86 | $74,590 |
| New Mexico | 890 | 1.15 | 2.19 | $25.56 | $53,160 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | 670 | 1.17 | 2.23 | $35.86 | $74,590 |
| District of Columbia | 460 | 0.73 | 1.39 | $34.29 | $71,320 |
| Virginia | 3,030 | 0.86 | 1.64 | $33.16 | $68,980 |
| Washington | 3,300 | 1.22 | 2.34 | $32.85 | $68,320 |
| Kansas | 380 | 0.29 | 0.55 | $32.09 | $66,740 |
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 | 2,590 | 1.04 | 1.98 | $32.50 | $67,590 |
| Warren-Troy-Farmington Hills, MI Metropolitan Division | 1,770 | 1.74 | 3.33 | $27.77 | $57,760 |
| Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC | 1,750 | 2.45 | 4.68 | $35.04 | $72,880 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 1,620 | 0.43 | 0.81 | $30.80 | $64,060 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 1,570 | 0.69 | 1.31 | $32.87 | $68,370 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 1,510 | 0.43 | 0.81 | $27.24 | $56,670 |
| Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division | 1,510 | 1.12 | 2.14 | $32.24 | $67,050 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 1,390 | 1.63 | 3.10 | $30.16 | $62,740 |
| San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA | 1,390 | 1.12 | 2.14 | $30.69 | $63,830 |
| Baltimore-Towson, MD | 1,380 | 1.12 | 2.13 | $31.83 | $66,200 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bremerton-Silverdale, WA | 910 | 11.49 | 21.93 | $37.90 | $78,840 |
| Portsmouth, NH-ME | 550 | 10.12 | 19.33 | $38.82 | $80,750 |
| Monroe, MI | 120 | 3.20 | 6.11 | $29.25 | $60,830 |
| Bakersfield, CA | 710 | 2.82 | 5.39 | $32.67 | $67,960 |
| Panama City-Lynn Haven, FL | 180 | 2.61 | 4.99 | $28.27 | $58,810 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | 100 | 2.48 | 4.74 | $37.21 | $77,400 |
| Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC | 1,750 | 2.45 | 4.68 | $35.04 | $72,880 |
| Warner Robins, GA | 130 | 2.21 | 4.22 | $30.47 | $63,370 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL | 150 | 2.04 | 3.89 | $24.66 | $51,300 |
| Holland-Grand Haven, MI | 200 | 2.02 | 3.87 | $19.18 | $39,880 |