Architecture and Engineering salary guide 2026
A focused set of 4 widely recognized jobs in the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ architecture and engineering occupations group. A role inside a combined BLS occupation is labelled as combined data rather than presented as a role-only estimate. Open a direct occupation for a separately labelled 2026 trend estimate only when the post-2020 history contains at least 4 consecutive exact annual medians and the latest BLS employment estimate is at least 1,000. Take home estimates assume a single filer before state and local income taxes.
| Occupation | An hour | Median | Federal take home |
|---|---|---|---|
Electrical Engineer17-2071 | $58.00 | $120,630 | $93,700 |
Mechanical Engineer17-2141 | $50.05 | $104,110 | $82,067 |
Civil Engineer17-2051 | $48.48 | $100,840 | $79,770 |
Architect17-1011 | $47.73 | $99,280 | $78,672 |
Wages are BLS medians. Take home is an estimate calculated here from federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare; choose an occupation to calculate a specific state.