Engineer salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
An engineer earns a median of $122,930 a year ($59.10 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $125,330. About 154,070 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $122,930
- Gross pay
- $4,728.08
- Federal income tax
- −$701.43
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$293.14
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$68.56
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $3,664.95
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $122,930
- Federal
- $18,237
- FICA
- $9,404
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $95,289
- Marginal federal rate
- 24.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
Engineer salary by state
| State | Median salary | Average | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | $162,070 | $151,130 | 2,190 |
| Alabama | $152,550 | $146,450 | 3,460 |
| District of Columbia | $151,920 | $146,600 | 3,560 |
| Virginia | $148,160 | $145,830 | 5,060 |
| Alaska | $142,390 | $144,180 | 200 |
| Washington | $134,570 | $138,660 | 3,580 |
| Colorado | $132,590 | $134,930 | 2,540 |
| New Jersey | $132,450 | $133,380 | 4,540 |
| Massachusetts | $131,260 | $134,140 | 2,850 |
| Idaho | $130,970 | $131,260 | 560 |
| California | $130,850 | $139,670 | 28,610 |
| Maryland | $129,770 | $129,030 | 7,340 |
| New Hampshire | $128,130 | $127,190 | 610 |
| Vermont | $126,550 | $128,090 | 390 |
| Connecticut | $124,110 | $120,430 | 2,430 |
| Oregon | $123,220 | $126,880 | 2,030 |
| Hawaii | $122,800 | $132,510 | 1,100 |
| Michigan | $121,000 | $118,500 | 7,700 |
| Indiana | $120,880 | $116,950 | 1,540 |
| Ohio | $120,470 | $121,590 | 7,000 |
| Maine | $120,430 | $118,400 | 590 |
| Oklahoma | $119,810 | $115,900 | 860 |
| West Virginia | $118,800 | $115,630 | 660 |
| New York | $117,600 | $124,360 | 5,760 |
| Rhode Island | $117,080 | $128,610 | 380 |
| Texas | $115,810 | $121,890 | 10,820 |
| Wyoming | $113,050 | $113,140 | 110 |
| North Carolina | $112,450 | $117,080 | 4,270 |
| Georgia | $112,260 | $112,980 | 4,120 |
| South Dakota | $112,260 | $115,630 | 110 |
| Illinois | $111,930 | $112,600 | 2,520 |
| Mississippi | $111,030 | $108,910 | 480 |
| South Carolina | $110,490 | $119,130 | 1,280 |
| Wisconsin | $110,360 | $112,990 | 690 |
| Utah | $110,320 | $113,790 | 1,750 |
| Pennsylvania | $108,950 | $112,350 | 3,250 |
| Minnesota | $108,850 | $125,830 | 1,290 |
| Florida | $105,410 | $110,430 | 8,600 |
| Nevada | $103,780 | $111,070 | 870 |
| Delaware | $103,580 | $106,750 | — |
| Iowa | $103,090 | $103,560 | 1,100 |
| Missouri | $102,980 | $108,820 | 1,850 |
| Arizona | $102,280 | $112,450 | 1,720 |
| North Dakota | $100,250 | $104,700 | 220 |
| Kentucky | $99,830 | $103,210 | 500 |
| Louisiana | $99,070 | $108,750 | 6,310 |
| Montana | $97,470 | $99,730 | 240 |
| Tennessee | $96,640 | $100,160 | 4,400 |
| Nebraska | $88,490 | $90,860 | 300 |
| Arkansas | $76,940 | $87,660 | 820 |
| Kansas | $76,100 | $83,750 | 780 |
Similar jobs
- Chemical Engineer: $125,040
- Electrical Engineer: $120,630
- Electronics Engineer: $130,220
- Health and Safety Engineer: $115,160
- Materials Engineer: $112,860
- Marine Engineer and Naval Architect: $112,230
- Nuclear Engineer: $133,970
- Aerospace Engineer: $134,960
BLS occupation: Engineers, All Other. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 17-2199). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an engineer make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $59.10; the average is $60.26.
Which state pays engineers the most?
New Mexico ($162,070 median), followed by Alabama and District of Columbia.
What is the salary range for an engineer?
The bottom 10% earn under $66,810 and the top 10% earn over $189,950 a year.
How much is $122,930 after taxes?
About $95,289 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $86,503 in California for a single filer in 2026.
Your business here? Sponsor this calculator from $19/week. See placements
Estimates for information only — not tax, legal or financial advice.