An official website of the United States government
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields. Excludes "Natural Sciences Managers" (11-9121).
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
---|---|---|---|---|
188,290 | 0.9 % | $71.62 | $148,970 | 0.4 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hourly Wage | $43.09 | $54.04 | $67.67 | $83.26 | (5) |
Annual Wage (2) | $89,620 | $112,400 | $140,760 | $173,180 | (5) |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | 47,860 | 3.30 | $70.96 | $147,600 |
Management of Companies and Enterprises | 10,900 | 0.46 | $77.34 | $160,870 |
Scientific Research and Development Services | 10,830 | 1.61 | $82.20 | $170,980 |
Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing | 8,920 | 2.20 | $77.35 | $160,890 |
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | 8,220 | 1.69 | $76.86 | $159,870 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | 47,860 | 3.30 | $70.96 | $147,600 |
Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing | 430 | 2.29 | $77.09 | $160,360 |
Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing | 8,920 | 2.20 | $77.35 | $160,890 |
Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing | 1,790 | 1.89 | $68.48 | $142,430 |
Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing | 6,890 | 1.88 | $77.14 | $160,460 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation | 70 | 0.19 | $97.54 | $202,890 |
Oil and Gas Extraction | 1,270 | 0.90 | $96.36 | $200,440 |
Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities | 50 | 0.01 | $92.45 | $192,290 |
Spectator Sports | 70 | 0.05 | $87.70 | $182,410 |
Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services | 150 | 0.05 | $85.32 | $177,460 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
California | 31,580 | 1.86 | 1.43 | $84.14 | $175,010 |
Texas | 12,920 | 1.07 | 0.82 | $80.42 | $167,280 |
Michigan | 10,460 | 2.42 | 1.86 | $63.85 | $132,810 |
Illinois | 9,760 | 1.63 | 1.25 | $65.51 | $136,270 |
Massachusetts | 8,190 | 2.29 | 1.76 | $75.12 | $156,250 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Michigan | 10,460 | 2.42 | 1.86 | $63.85 | $132,810 |
Massachusetts | 8,190 | 2.29 | 1.76 | $75.12 | $156,250 |
New Hampshire | 1,410 | 2.16 | 1.66 | $76.04 | $158,150 |
Connecticut | 3,570 | 2.15 | 1.65 | $69.19 | $143,920 |
New Mexico | 1,590 | 1.96 | 1.50 | $78.49 | $163,260 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
California | 31,580 | 1.86 | 1.43 | $84.14 | $175,010 |
Colorado | 3,350 | 1.28 | 0.98 | $82.84 | $172,300 |
Texas | 12,920 | 1.07 | 0.82 | $80.42 | $167,280 |
Virginia | 4,030 | 1.05 | 0.81 | $78.99 | $164,300 |
New Jersey | 4,020 | 0.99 | 0.76 | $78.58 | $163,440 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 10,030 | 1.64 | 1.26 | $81.83 | $170,210 |
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH | 7,840 | 2.84 | 2.19 | $76.70 | $159,530 |
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI | 7,760 | 1.67 | 1.28 | $64.60 | $134,370 |
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 6,880 | 3.49 | 2.68 | $66.91 | $139,170 |
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA | 6,820 | 0.72 | 0.55 | $81.92 | $170,400 |
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA | 6,370 | 2.63 | 2.02 | $88.52 | $184,130 |
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 5,750 | 5.14 | 3.95 | $95.99 | $199,650 |
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 5,160 | 1.64 | 1.26 | $79.72 | $165,810 |
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX | 4,660 | 1.56 | 1.20 | $89.52 | $186,200 |
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 4,070 | 1.14 | 0.88 | $74.99 | $155,980 |