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Explore Architecture & Engineering salary data across 51 states. This industry covers 33 occupations with 2,580,030 workers nationally. Average median salary: $90K.
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| # | State | Avg Salary | Occupations | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $129K | 14 | 6,830 |
| 2 | California | $113K | 31 | 287,580 |
| 3 | Alaska | $109K | 21 | 5,320 |
| 4 | Washington | $106K | 30 | 71,050 |
| 5 | New Mexico | $103K | 29 | 23,200 |
| 6 | Maryland | $102K | 30 | 43,300 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $101K | 30 | 74,760 |
| 8 | Colorado | $98K | 31 | 67,880 |
| 9 | Texas | $97K | 33 | 228,690 |
| 10 | Hawaii | $96K | 18 | 7,280 |
| 11 | Delaware | $95K | 18 | 5,110 |
| 12 | New Jersey | $95K | 27 | 42,450 |
| 13 | Oregon | $95K | 28 | 31,200 |
| 14 | New York | $94K | 31 | 98,660 |
| 15 | Louisiana | $94K | 26 | 19,030 |
| 16 | Minnesota | $94K | 29 | 54,540 |
| 17 | Virginia | $92K | 30 | 62,610 |
| 18 | Wyoming | $91K | 17 | 3,720 |
| 19 | Idaho | $90K | 28 | 13,500 |
| 20 | Utah | $90K | 29 | 31,490 |
| 21 | Florida | $90K | 31 | 115,010 |
| 22 | Connecticut | $90K | 26 | 29,050 |
| 23 | Nevada | $90K | 28 | 16,900 |
| 24 | South Carolina | $90K | 29 | 43,690 |
| 25 | Illinois | $90K | 29 | 76,460 |
| 26 | Rhode Island | $89K | 20 | 7,440 |
| 27 | Arizona | $89K | 28 | 49,880 |
| 28 | Alabama | $89K | 28 | 39,540 |
| 29 | Ohio | $89K | 31 | 94,620 |
| 30 | Pennsylvania | $88K | 31 | 84,140 |
| 31 | Oklahoma | $88K | 31 | 23,230 |
| 32 | North Carolina | $87K | 29 | 72,760 |
| 33 | North Dakota | $87K | 19 | 5,440 |
| 34 | Maine | $86K | 24 | 8,780 |
| 35 | Michigan | $86K | 32 | 119,350 |
| 36 | Georgia | $86K | 28 | 52,700 |
| 37 | Tennessee | $85K | 26 | 37,480 |
| 38 | Vermont | $85K | 17 | 4,140 |
| 39 | Montana | $85K | 22 | 7,190 |
| 40 | Missouri | $85K | 26 | 34,700 |
| 41 | Kentucky | $85K | 28 | 26,590 |
| 42 | New Hampshire | $84K | 26 | 13,000 |
| 43 | Nebraska | $84K | 28 | 12,370 |
| 44 | Kansas | $83K | 25 | 23,720 |
| 45 | Indiana | $83K | 30 | 50,030 |
| 46 | Iowa | $83K | 27 | 19,180 |
| 47 | West Virginia | $81K | 20 | 7,810 |
| 48 | Wisconsin | $81K | 29 | 49,440 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $79K | 26 | 12,050 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $78K | 23 | 11,420 |
| 51 | South Dakota | $73K | 20 | 6,210 |
About Architecture & Engineering (SOC 17*)
Architecture & Engineering occupations are classified under SOC prefix 17 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This group covers 33 distinct occupations ranging from entry-level to senior positions. Salary data reflects May 2025 estimates from the Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey.
There are 33 distinct Architecture & Engineering occupations employing 2,580,030 workers nationally (2025 BLS data).
The national average median salary for Architecture & Engineering occupations is $90,935/year.
District of Columbia has the highest average Architecture & Engineering salary at $129,469/year.
Architecture & Engineering jobs are available in 51 states.
All data is from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. SOC prefix: 17.
Data: BLS OEWS 2025. Industry groupings follow the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system, prefix 17. Our Methodology · Data Sources
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