Engineers, All Other Salary
Engineers, All Other earn a median $122,930 a year nationally. Architecture and Engineering Occupations
U.S. median
$122,930
$59.10 per hour
Range
$66,810 – $189,950
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
154,070
across the U.S.
▲4.4%
Pay trend: The median for engineers, all other in the U.S. rose from $117,750 (May 2024) to $122,930 (May 2025). That beat inflation (2.4%), a real raise of about 2.0%.
What engineers, all other do
All engineers not listed separately.
- Typical education
- Bachelor's degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +3.7% (about average)
- Openings per year
- 8,800
- Self-employed
- 5%
Employment of engineers, all other is projected to grow 3.7% from 2025 to 2035, about the same as the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 8,800 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Engineers, All Other take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$95,289
per year · effective tax rate 22.5%
$7,941Monthly
$3,970Twice a month
$3,665Every 2 weeks
$45.81Hourly
- Federal income tax$18,237
- Social Security (6.2%)$7,622
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,782
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$95,289
Marginal rate: 24% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $66,810 | $32.12 | $55,831 |
| 25th percentile | $90,970 | $43.74 | $72,827 |
| Median (50th) | $122,930 | $59.10 | $95,289 |
| 75th percentile | $158,090 | $76.00 | $119,321 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $189,950 | $91.32 | $141,435 |
Best cities for engineers, all other (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huntsville, AL | $155,630 | $110,123 | $118,320 | 3,110 |
| 2 | San Jose, CA | $169,650 | $113,468 | $102,758 | 4,970 |
| 3 | Houston, TX | $130,270 | $100,306 | $101,700 | 3,490 |
| 4 | Washington, DC | $151,340 | $104,811 | $96,260 | 9,230 |
| 5 | San Francisco, CA | $159,800 | $107,780 | $93,225 | 4,850 |
| 6 | Detroit, MI | $126,250 | $92,443 | $92,168 | 5,800 |
| 7 | Atlanta, GA | $122,570 | $89,304 | $89,252 | 2,750 |
| 8 | Boston, MA | $133,940 | $96,337 | $88,982 | 2,490 |
| 9 | New York, NY | $135,300 | $96,801 | $85,997 | 5,780 |
| 10 | Dallas, TX | $110,010 | $86,222 | $83,638 | 2,720 |
| 11 | San Diego, CA | $132,790 | $92,182 | $82,388 | 3,570 |
| 12 | Baltimore, MD | $113,880 | $83,881 | $80,278 | 2,340 |
| 13 | Los Angeles, CA | $125,060 | $87,718 | $77,239 | 7,530 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- San Jose, CA — $169,650
- San Francisco, CA — $159,800
- Huntsville, AL — $155,630
- Washington, DC — $151,340
- New York, NY — $135,300
- Boston, MA — $133,940
- San Diego, CA — $132,790
- Houston, TX — $130,270
- Detroit, MI — $126,250
- Los Angeles, CA — $125,060
- Atlanta, GA — $122,570
- Baltimore, MD — $113,880
- Dallas, TX — $110,010
Engineers, All Other salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | $162,070 | +13.7% | $115,430 | $90,880 – $203,280 | 2,190 |
| Alabama | $152,550 | +4.1% | $108,171 | $87,780 – $195,190 | 3,460 |
| District of Columbia | $151,920 | −9.2% | $105,159 | $101,990 – $195,190 | 3,560 |
| Virginia | $148,160 | +4.3% | $104,828 | $84,590 – $195,190 | 5,060 |
| Alaska | $142,390 | +7.5% | $108,590 | $112,740 – $186,940 | 200 |
| Washington | $134,570 | +7.6% | $103,245 | $81,280 – $196,120 | 3,580 |
| Colorado | $132,590 | +5.8% | $96,766 | $75,900 – $195,190 | 2,540 |
| New Jersey | $132,450 | +0.4% | $95,548 | $80,350 – $195,190 | 4,540 |
| Massachusetts | $131,260 | −0.6% | $94,639 | $83,740 – $187,010 | 2,850 |
| Idaho | $130,970 | −0.3% | $94,951 | $84,030 – $195,360 | 560 |
| California | $130,850 | +1.6% | $91,061 | $74,950 – $212,130 | 28,610 |
| Maryland | $129,770 | −4.6% | $94,105 | $60,780 – $195,190 | 7,340 |
| New Hampshire | $128,130 | +8.0% | $98,843 | $73,420 – $187,910 | 610 |
| Vermont | $126,550 | +14.4% | $91,871 | $80,740 – $174,900 | 390 |
| Connecticut | $124,110 | +4.1% | $90,799 | $72,980 – $164,430 | 2,430 |
| Oregon | $123,220 | −2.1% | $85,535 | $77,380 – $184,920 | 2,030 |
| Hawaii | $122,800 | +2.1% | $87,397 | $81,580 – $176,410 | 1,100 |
| Michigan | $121,000 | +16.6% | $89,062 | $69,990 – $166,360 | 7,700 |
| Indiana | $120,880 | +14.0% | $90,333 | $62,710 – $163,380 | 1,540 |
| Ohio | $120,470 | +5.8% | $91,050 | $72,330 – $175,340 | 7,000 |
| Maine | $120,430 | +5.1% | $86,437 | $78,440 – $155,150 | 590 |
| Oklahoma | $119,810 | +7.7% | $88,270 | $71,890 – $158,040 | 860 |
| West Virginia | $118,800 | +14.9% | $87,615 | $65,710 – $169,500 | 660 |
| New York | $117,600 | +3.7% | $85,663 | $73,410 – $192,900 | 5,760 |
| Rhode Island | $117,080 | −11.2% | $87,236 | $57,180 – $199,410 | 380 |
| Texas | $115,810 | −0.1% | $90,302 | $64,430 – $177,780 | 10,820 |
| Wyoming | $113,050 | −18.7% | $88,361 | $76,500 – $144,040 | 110 |
| North Carolina | $112,450 | +5.1% | $83,961 | $63,130 – $173,370 | 4,270 |
| Georgia | $112,260 | −3.0% | $82,601 | $64,200 – $163,210 | 4,120 |
| South Dakota | $112,260 | +35.3% | $87,805 | $82,250 – $156,890 | 110 |
| Illinois | $111,930 | +2.3% | $82,177 | $58,920 – $168,770 | 2,520 |
| Mississippi | $111,030 | −1.0% | $83,230 | $44,400 – $166,000 | 480 |
| South Carolina | $110,490 | −6.3% | $81,087 | $65,240 – $180,960 | 1,280 |
| Wisconsin | $110,360 | +2.8% | $82,000 | $74,810 – $155,460 | 690 |
| Utah | $110,320 | −2.6% | $82,442 | $63,770 – $163,340 | 1,750 |
| Pennsylvania | $108,950 | +5.2% | $82,132 | $61,390 – $164,650 | 3,250 |
| Minnesota | $108,850 | −6.7% | $79,528 | $73,790 – $167,120 | 1,290 |
| Florida | $105,410 | +1.4% | $82,986 | $59,490 – $167,950 | 8,600 |
| Nevada | $103,780 | +2.1% | $81,839 | $48,630 – $189,750 | 870 |
| Delaware | $103,580 | +21.1% | $76,203 | $73,360 – $144,250 | — |
| Iowa | $103,090 | +2.9% | $78,088 | $65,580 – $129,760 | 1,100 |
| Missouri | $102,980 | +10.7% | $77,374 | $63,170 – $168,530 | 1,850 |
| Arizona | $102,280 | −7.2% | $78,436 | $61,700 – $167,380 | 1,720 |
| North Dakota | $100,250 | +13.8% | $78,660 | $64,210 – $154,910 | 220 |
| Kentucky | $99,830 | +11.4% | $75,684 | $61,150 – $152,970 | 500 |
| Louisiana | $99,070 | +3.7% | $75,940 | $63,140 – $162,000 | 6,310 |
| Montana | $97,470 | +11.9% | $73,254 | $62,100 – $136,990 | 240 |
| Tennessee | $96,640 | −1.4% | $76,816 | $54,620 – $155,960 | 4,400 |
| Nebraska | $88,490 | +15.1% | $67,936 | $40,630 – $136,260 | 300 |
| Arkansas | $76,940 | +2.6% | $60,169 | $44,470 – $147,980 | 820 |
| Kansas | $76,100 | +10.0% | $58,920 | $50,150 – $139,360 | 780 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineer | $125,040 | Bachelor's degree | +4.7% |
| Electrical Engineer | $120,630 | Bachelor's degree | +9.9% |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $130,220 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | $115,160 | Bachelor's degree | +5.4% |
| Materials Engineer | $112,860 | Bachelor's degree | +7.5% |
| Marine Engineer and Naval Architect | $112,230 | Bachelor's degree | +6.7% |
| Nuclear Engineer | $133,970 | Bachelor's degree | +0.4% |
| Aerospace Engineer | $134,960 | Bachelor's degree | +8.3% |
| Bioengineer and Biomedical Engineer | $109,370 | Bachelor's degree | +7.6% |
| Environmental Engineer | $107,110 | Bachelor's degree | +6.3% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a engineers, all other make?
The national median salary for engineers, all other is $122,930 a year ($59.10 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $66,810 and the top 10% earn over $189,950. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays engineers, all other the most?
New Mexico has the highest median pay at $162,070. After taxes and local prices, Huntsville, AL offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many engineers, all other are there in the U.S.?
About 154,070 people work as engineers, all other nationwide.