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Engineers, All Other

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Engineers, All Other

National Avg Annual Salary

$121,720

National Avg Hourly Wage

$58.52

National Total Employment

150,750

Top Metro Avg Salary

$168,370

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Highest Paying State

District of Columbia leads this occupation with an average annual salary of $157,060.

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Largest State Market

California has one of the largest employment markets with 26,500 jobs.

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Highest Paying Metro Area

Santa Fe, NM shows an average annual salary of $168,370.

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Largest Metro Market

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV has a broad labor footprint with 7,950 jobs.

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Top States for Engineers, All Other

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State State Code Avg Salary Total Jobs View
District of Columbia DC $157,060 2,640 Open
New Mexico NM $143,530 1,720 Open
Alabama AL $143,060 3,370 Open
Virginia VA $142,400 5,980 Open
California CA $137,300 26,500 Open
Idaho ID $136,720 590 Open
Rhode Island RI $134,590 390 Open
Massachusetts MA $134,210 2,930 Open
Alaska AK $132,190 280 Open
New Jersey NJ $131,270 3,910 Open

Top Metro Areas for Engineers, All Other

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