Median Salary
$122,930
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$59.10
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$189,950
entry level starts ~$66,810
Pay Grade
A
excellent pay · 154,000 employed
How much does an Engineer, All Other make?
An Engineer, All Other earns a median annual salary of $122,930 in the United States, which works out to roughly $59.10 per hour for full-time work. Most Engineers, All Other earn between $66,810 at the entry level and $189,950 at the senior end, with the middle 50% taking home between $90,970 and $158,090 a year.
That is $61,540 more than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
Engineer, All Other salary range by percentile
Half of all Engineers, All Other earn between $90,970 and $158,090 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $66,810 | $32.12 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $90,970 | $43.74 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $122,930 | $59.10 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $158,090 | $76.00 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $189,950 | $91.32 |
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Highest-paying states for Engineer, All Other
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. New Mexico leads the country for Engineer, All Other pay at $162,070 a year, followed by Alabama ($152,550) and District of Columbia ($151,920). At the other end, Kansas posts the lowest median at $76,100 — a gap of $85,970 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
Engineer, All Other salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 51 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
New Mexico $162,070Alabama $152,550District of Columbia $151,920Virginia $148,160Alaska $142,390Washington $134,570Colorado $132,590New Jersey $132,450Massachusetts $131,260Idaho $130,970California $130,850Maryland $129,770New Hampshire $128,130Vermont $126,550Connecticut $124,110Oregon $123,220Hawaii $122,800Michigan $121,000Indiana $120,880Ohio $120,470Maine $120,430Oklahoma $119,810West Virginia $118,800New York $117,600Rhode Island $117,080Texas $115,810Wyoming $113,050North Carolina $112,450Georgia $112,260South Dakota $112,260Illinois $111,930Mississippi $111,030South Carolina $110,490Wisconsin $110,360Utah $110,320Pennsylvania $108,950Minnesota $108,850Florida $105,410Nevada $103,780Delaware $103,580Iowa $103,090Missouri $102,980Arizona $102,280North Dakota $100,250Kentucky $99,830Louisiana $99,070Montana $97,470Tennessee $96,640Nebraska $88,490Arkansas $76,940Kansas $76,100
Workforce and education
About 154,000 people work as Engineers, All Other in the United States. On qualifications: a bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement, per O*NET occupation data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an Engineer, All Other make in the United States?
The median Engineer, All Other salary in the United States is $122,930 per year, or about $59.10 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $66,810, while the top 10% of earners make $189,950 or more.
How does Engineer, All Other pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of A (excellent pay), the Engineer, All Other median of $122,930 is above the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Engineers, All Other the most?
New Mexico is the highest-paying state for Engineers, All Other, with a median salary of $162,070 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
How long does it take to become an Engineer, All Other?
Becoming an Engineer, All Other typically requires about 4 years of college. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
How many Engineers, All Other work in the United States?
About 154,000 people were employed as Engineers, All Other in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.