The average salary for an engineer in the United States is $79,950 per year.
The average engineering salary in the United States varies depending on location, education and experience. The median annual salary for a civil engineer was $86,620 in 2017 according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Engineers in some states earn more than others, but all engineers are paid well above the national average salary.
Top Paying States
Engineers working in California earn more than those who live anywhere else in America. The average annual salary for an engineer working in California is $105,000 per year as of 2018, according to PayScale. Engineers who live in Washington State also earn above-average salaries; they make an average of $98,000 per year. Other top-paying states include Alaska ($94,500), Texas ($89,500) and New Mexico ($89,400).
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Lowest Paying States
In contrast to these high-paying states, Florida is one of the lowest paying states for engineers with an average annual salary of only $84,100 per year as of 2018 according to PayScale data. Other low-paying states include Oklahoma ($85.
2022 Engineering Salary Statistics
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Engineers Get Top Pay
What is an engineering degree worth? Year after year, engineering jobs are paid the highest average starting salary. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) engineers have a median annual wage of $100,640 and the engineering field projects to have employment growth of 6 percent from 2020 to 2030—nearly 146,000 new jobs over the next decade.
One thing is certain: engineers will continue to play a major role in shaping the world of tomorrow. The bottom line: it is well worth the time and effort it takes to become an engineer. So how much do engineers make?
Engineering Salaries
Industry BLS Stats Mean Entry-Level Salary1 Mean Annual Salary2 Top 10 Percent3
Aerospace Engineering
National Labor Stats $86,034 $122,270 $168,370
Biomedical Engineering National Labor Stats $63,575 $101,020 $154,750
Chemical Engineering National Labor Stats $68,797 $121,840 $187,430
Civil Engineering National Labor Stats $59,892 $95,490 $133,320
Computer Engineering,
IT Engineer Computer Hardware Engineers
Software Developers $75,953
$70,115 $136,230
$120,990 $208,000
$168,570
Construction Management National Labor Stats $59,259 $108,210 $163,800
Electrical Engineering National Labor Stats $68,819 $107,890 $162,930
Engineering Management National Labor Stats $95,000 $158,970 $208,000
Environmental Engineering National Labor Stats $58,808 $100,220 $153,200
Electrical Engineering Technology Recruiter $64,7104 $97,9404
Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences National Labor Stats $69,879 $100,450 $162,720
Geospatial Science and Technology National Labor Stats $58,562 $73,510 $103,450
Industrial Engineering,
Manufacturing Engineering National Labor Stats $70,496 $95,200 $129,620
Materials Science and Engineering National Labor Stats $68,136 $101,950 $161,080
Mechanical Engineering National Labor Stats $64,682 $97,000 $136,210
Mechanical Engineering Technology National Labor Stats $69,097 $107,800 $164,690
Mechatronics Engineering,
Robotics Engineering Payscale $80,735 $86,0001 $127,0001
Surveying Engineering,
Geospatial Engineering National Labor Stats $78,810 $68,880 $101,240
