Engineers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for engineerss 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 $119,640 ≈ $58/hr
National median salary $108,620
Total employment 1,800,740 nationwide
State-level and metro breakdowns aren’t published for this aggregate occupation group. National figures are shown above; browse a specific occupation for full state detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do engineers make in the U.S.?
The median engineers salary in the United States is $108,620 per year (mean $119,640), and about 80% earn between $74,370 and $174,330.
How much do engineers make per hour?
Roughly $58 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $119,640 and 2,080 work hours per year.