Blockchain Engineers Salary by State
The national median pay for blockchain engineers is $116,580 a year. By state, it ranges from $76,470 in Tennessee to $156,590 in District of Columbia. These figures are for the broader BLS group “Computer Occupations, All Other”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $55,940
- 25th percentile
- $79,370
- Median
- $116,580
- 75th percentile
- $157,500
- Top 10%
- $188,470
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job (broader BLS group “Computer Occupations, All Other”). About 435,370 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $156,590 | +34% | $87,400 | $207,700 | 17,200 |
| 2 | Maryland | $144,680 | +24% | $69,910 | $185,220 | 19,060 |
| 3 | Colorado | $139,580 | +20% | $76,140 | $170,800 | 11,800 |
| 4 | Virginia | $139,030 | +19% | $77,130 | $185,950 | 17,000 |
| 5 | Delaware | $137,470 | +18% | $65,820 | $170,850 | 860 |
| 6 | California | $134,440 | +15% | $58,340 | $222,690 | 80,150 |
| 7 | Washington | $128,940 | +11% | $60,210 | $200,610 | 14,360 |
| 8 | Connecticut | $127,720 | +10% | $60,720 | $181,830 | 3,100 |
| 9 | New Mexico | $127,090 | +9% | $70,120 | $194,850 | 1,650 |
| 10 | Hawaii | $120,100 | +3% | $65,950 | $161,700 | 2,080 |
| 11 | New York | $116,990 | 0% | $59,740 | $203,040 | 11,460 |
| 12 | South Carolina | $112,260 | −4% | $53,840 | $165,640 | 4,300 |
| 13 | Texas | $111,530 | −4% | $55,480 | $174,300 | 57,020 |
| 14 | Vermont | $111,530 | −4% | $52,950 | $181,020 | 1,320 |
| 15 | Ohio | $109,780 | −6% | $49,320 | $161,520 | 6,150 |
| 16 | Massachusetts | $109,590 | −6% | $55,740 | $183,460 | 6,170 |
| 17 | New Jersey | $108,310 | −7% | $48,380 | $207,950 | 12,010 |
| 18 | Maine | $107,990 | −7% | $65,340 | $172,490 | 900 |
| 19 | Iowa | $107,340 | −8% | $49,990 | $165,920 | 3,850 |
| 20 | Pennsylvania | $107,230 | −8% | $59,890 | $167,420 | 14,580 |
| 21 | West Virginia | $107,140 | −8% | $51,090 | $172,410 | 3,380 |
| 22 | Alabama | $106,330 | −9% | $59,260 | $151,300 | 2,630 |
| 23 | Alaska | $105,960 | −9% | $62,910 | $140,350 | 710 |
| 24 | Michigan | $105,680 | −9% | $51,440 | $160,830 | 7,440 |
| 25 | Florida | $105,370 | −10% | $52,960 | $173,260 | 13,710 |
| 26 | South Dakota | $105,370 | −10% | $76,900 | $149,430 | 240 |
| 27 | Arizona | $105,240 | −10% | $52,450 | $166,870 | 5,510 |
| 28 | North Carolina | $104,850 | −10% | $39,190 | $175,660 | 15,090 |
| 29 | Georgia | $104,610 | −10% | $60,920 | $173,060 | 20,630 |
| 30 | Kansas | $103,380 | −11% | $49,090 | $143,800 | 1,340 |
| 31 | Oklahoma | $102,520 | −12% | $58,800 | $162,490 | 3,320 |
| 32 | Rhode Island | $102,210 | −12% | $50,700 | $158,670 | 830 |
| 33 | Missouri | $101,040 | −13% | $52,590 | $165,360 | 14,340 |
| 34 | Nevada | $100,220 | −14% | $53,410 | $175,860 | 2,610 |
| 35 | Illinois | $99,360 | −15% | $53,590 | $167,080 | 11,160 |
| 36 | Idaho | $98,700 | −15% | $59,480 | $162,290 | 1,040 |
| 37 | Utah | $97,470 | −16% | $49,990 | $158,350 | 6,680 |
| 38 | Oregon | $97,350 | −16% | $61,290 | $159,140 | 2,450 |
| 39 | Wyoming | $94,520 | −19% | $56,830 | $157,190 | 170 |
| 40 | Indiana | $93,540 | −20% | $28,180 | $138,260 | 3,340 |
| 41 | Nebraska | $92,480 | −21% | $49,830 | $136,410 | 2,280 |
| 42 | Minnesota | $91,750 | −21% | $65,260 | $165,210 | 4,180 |
| 43 | New Hampshire | $91,720 | −21% | $52,380 | $165,300 | 970 |
| 44 | Kentucky | $89,420 | −23% | $44,980 | $136,990 | 1,850 |
| 45 | Wisconsin | $88,130 | −24% | $52,640 | $133,450 | 4,680 |
| 46 | Arkansas | $86,940 | −25% | $45,770 | $135,140 | 1,120 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $86,940 | −25% | $31,380 | $135,500 | 1,450 |
| 48 | Montana | $81,970 | −30% | $37,080 | $126,280 | 540 |
| 49 | North Dakota | $78,330 | −33% | $38,730 | $123,590 | 730 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $77,000 | −34% | $38,190 | $136,990 | 5,020 |
| 51 | Tennessee | $76,470 | −34% | $45,870 | $129,430 | 10,930 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates for the broader group “Computer Occupations, All Other”. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Blockchain Engineers salary questions
Which state pays blockchain engineers the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $156,590 a year (+34% vs. the national median of $116,580). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays blockchain engineers the least?
Tennessee, with a median of $76,470 a year (−34% vs. national).
Where do most blockchain engineers work?
California has the most jobs, about 80,150, with a median of $134,440.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.