Architecture and Engineering Occupations Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for architecture and engineering occupationss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $106,830 ≈ $51/hr
National median salary $99,520
Total employment 2,617,130 nationwide
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- New Mexico$130,890
- District of Columbia$130,620
- California$128,910
- Maryland$120,070
- Washington$119,320
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Arkansas$83,660
- South Dakota$86,530
- Mississippi$88,780
- Montana$88,990
- Nebraska$89,070
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Mexico | $130,890 | $128,000 | $63 | +22.5% | 27,170 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $130,620 | $125,650 | $63 | +22.3% | 11,790 |
| 3 | California | $128,910 | $124,010 | $62 | +20.7% | 327,600 |
| 4 | Maryland | $120,070 | $111,220 | $58 | +12.4% | 53,510 |
| 5 | Washington | $119,320 | $112,400 | $57 | +11.7% | 78,360 |
| 6 | Oregon | $117,900 | $103,880 | $57 | +10.4% | 42,050 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $116,830 | $106,360 | $56 | +9.4% | 79,140 |
| 8 | Alaska | $115,630 | $106,340 | $56 | +8.2% | 6,490 |
| 9 | Colorado | $113,860 | $103,280 | $55 | +6.6% | 72,990 |
| 10 | Rhode Island | $113,560 | $105,160 | $55 | +6.3% | 9,230 |
| 11 | New Jersey | $111,870 | $103,230 | $54 | +4.7% | 48,430 |
| 12 | Virginia | $108,500 | $100,380 | $52 | +1.6% | 76,470 |
| 13 | Texas | $107,610 | $98,520 | $52 | +0.7% | 249,090 |
| 14 | Alabama | $107,520 | $99,990 | $52 | +0.6% | 49,580 |
| 15 | Connecticut | $106,850 | $102,120 | $51 | +0% | 35,800 |
| 16 | New York | $105,230 | $98,420 | $51 | -1.5% | 107,050 |
| 17 | Arizona | $104,300 | $96,970 | $50 | -2.4% | 53,130 |
| 18 | Delaware | $103,230 | $99,930 | $50 | -3.4% | 5,580 |
| 19 | Illinois | $102,050 | $98,740 | $49 | -4.5% | 80,480 |
| 20 | New Hampshire | $102,020 | $96,850 | $49 | -4.5% | 14,300 |
| 21 | Hawaii | $101,930 | $98,110 | $49 | -4.6% | 9,270 |
| 22 | Wyoming | $101,920 | $95,770 | $49 | -4.6% | 4,660 |
| 23 | Louisiana | $101,900 | $94,970 | $49 | -4.6% | 30,350 |
| 24 | Michigan | $101,460 | $99,640 | $49 | -5% | 130,140 |
| 25 | Minnesota | $100,950 | $96,960 | $49 | -5.5% | 57,670 |
| 26 | Idaho | $99,940 | $96,770 | $48 | -6.4% | 15,160 |
| 27 | Utah | $99,730 | $95,100 | $48 | -6.6% | 35,230 |
| 28 | Vermont | $99,150 | $89,300 | $48 | -7.2% | 5,630 |
| 29 | Ohio | $98,740 | $95,090 | $47 | -7.6% | 103,420 |
| 30 | Nevada | $98,630 | $94,260 | $47 | -7.7% | 18,700 |
| 31 | Georgia | $98,500 | $88,730 | $47 | -7.8% | 66,760 |
| 32 | Pennsylvania | $98,360 | $92,330 | $47 | -7.9% | 91,260 |
| 33 | Oklahoma | $98,300 | $92,460 | $47 | -8% | 25,010 |
| 34 | Maine | $97,890 | $94,370 | $47 | -8.4% | 10,580 |
| 35 | North Carolina | $97,700 | $91,360 | $47 | -8.5% | 79,670 |
| 36 | South Carolina | $97,700 | $94,260 | $47 | -8.5% | 46,240 |
| 37 | Florida | $97,120 | $88,900 | $47 | -9.1% | 127,160 |
| 38 | Missouri | $94,950 | $86,450 | $46 | -11.1% | 38,010 |
| 39 | Tennessee | $94,240 | $85,630 | $45 | -11.8% | 45,090 |
| 40 | Kansas | $94,180 | $85,390 | $45 | -11.8% | 26,030 |
| 41 | Indiana | $93,730 | $88,050 | $45 | -12.3% | 52,160 |
| 42 | West Virginia | $93,520 | $84,440 | $45 | -12.5% | 9,590 |
| 43 | North Dakota | $92,820 | $85,170 | $45 | -13.1% | 6,030 |
| 44 | Iowa | $91,510 | $83,690 | $44 | -14.3% | 20,980 |
| 45 | Wisconsin | $91,090 | $84,170 | $44 | -14.7% | 50,930 |
| 46 | Kentucky | $90,810 | $84,700 | $44 | -15% | 27,580 |
| 47 | Nebraska | $89,070 | $81,040 | $43 | -16.6% | 13,200 |
| 48 | Montana | $88,990 | $81,330 | $43 | -16.7% | 8,190 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $88,780 | $81,750 | $43 | -16.9% | 14,360 |
| 50 | South Dakota | $86,530 | $82,040 | $42 | -19% | 6,560 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $83,660 | $77,700 | $40 | -21.7% | 13,240 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 520 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $163,920 | $162,460 | 48,280 |
| 2 | Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $140,440 | $133,240 | 2,970 |
| 3 | Albuquerque, NM | $131,720 | $131,970 | 13,810 |
| 4 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $131,120 | $140,180 | 52,680 |
| 5 | Lexington Park, MD | $130,560 | $132,160 | 5,480 |
| 6 | Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $130,220 | $133,220 | 1,460 |
| 7 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $125,890 | $126,350 | 20,270 |
| 8 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $124,180 | $125,940 | 50,350 |
| 9 | Kennewick-Richland, WA | $124,150 | $125,980 | 4,100 |
| 10 | Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $122,970 | $123,290 | 3,030 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do architecture and engineering occupations make in the U.S.?
The median architecture and engineering occupations salary in the United States is $99,520 per year (mean $106,830), and about 80% earn between $58,670 and $166,490.
How much do architecture and engineering occupations make per hour?
Roughly $51 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $106,830 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays architecture and engineering occupations the most?
New Mexico has the highest average pay for architecture and engineering occupations at $130,890 per year (median $128,000).