Engineering Salaries (2025)
Compare salaries across 6 engineering roles. National median pay, total employment, and links to city-by-city breakdowns.
Engineering covers 6 engineering occupations across mechanical, civil, electrical, and chemical specialties. These roles tend to cluster around specific industry concentrations (auto manufacturing in the Midwest, aerospace on the West Coast, energy in Texas).
Each role page in the Engineering category breaks wage data down by metropolitan area and reports the full p25-p90 percentile distribution. The percentile data is the most useful framing for individual wage comparisons — the median alone hides the distribution within a role.
Engineering Roles by Salary
| Rank | Role | SOC Code | Median Salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electrical Engineer | 17-2071 | $117,606 | 124,410 |
| 2 | Engineers (Other) | 17-2199 | $115,392 | 97,960 |
| 3 | Mechanical Engineer | 17-2141 | $107,372 | 179,960 |
| 4 | Industrial Engineer | 17-2112 | $107,025 | 221,440 |
| 5 | Civil Engineer | 17-2051 | $101,468 | 246,160 |
| 6 | Architect | 17-1011 | $99,726 | 81,180 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The highest paying engineering role is Electrical Engineer with a national median salary of $117,606. This is based on 2025 BLS occupational wage data across all tracked metro areas.
There are approximately 951,110 engineering positions across 6 roles tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The average median salary across all engineering roles is $108,098.
Engineering roles have an average median salary of $108,098. The highest paid role (Electrical Engineer) earns $117,606, while the lowest starts at $99,726. Pay varies significantly by specific role, city, and experience level.
Salary data from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. Roles grouped by BLS occupational category.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2026.