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Architecture and Engineering Occupations
National salary overview and state-by-state comparison for 2024.
United States National Average
Average Annual
$103,510
Median Annual
$96,470
Total Workforce
2,262,860
Highest Paying States
| Rank | State | Avg Salary | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $161,230 | 43,260 |
| #2 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $140,470 | 52,610 |
| #3 | District of Columbia | $133,310 | 10,820 |
| #4 | Albuquerque, NM | $127,600 | 13,950 |
| #5 | Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $127,230 | 3,070 |
| #6 | California | $127,090 | 314,760 |
| #7 | Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $126,680 | 1,480 |
| #8 | Lexington Park, MD | $126,640 | 5,840 |
| #9 | Savannah, GA | $126,460 | 4,380 |
| #10 | Kennewick-Richland, WA | $124,560 | 4,000 |
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