Energy Engineers Salary by State
The national median pay for energy engineers is $122,930 a year. By state, it ranges from $76,100 in Kansas to $162,070 in New Mexico. These figures are for the broader BLS group “Engineers, All Other”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $66,810
- 25th percentile
- $90,970
- Median
- $122,930
- 75th percentile
- $158,090
- Top 10%
- $189,950
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job (broader BLS group “Engineers, All Other”). About 154,070 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Mexico | $162,070 | +32% | $90,880 | $203,280 | 2,190 |
| 2 | Alabama | $152,550 | +24% | $87,780 | $195,190 | 3,460 |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $151,920 | +24% | $101,990 | $195,190 | 3,560 |
| 4 | Virginia | $148,160 | +21% | $84,590 | $195,190 | 5,060 |
| 5 | Alaska | $142,390 | +16% | $112,740 | $186,940 | 200 |
| 6 | Washington | $134,570 | +9% | $81,280 | $196,120 | 3,580 |
| 7 | Colorado | $132,590 | +8% | $75,900 | $195,190 | 2,540 |
| 8 | New Jersey | $132,450 | +8% | $80,350 | $195,190 | 4,540 |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $131,260 | +7% | $83,740 | $187,010 | 2,850 |
| 10 | Idaho | $130,970 | +7% | $84,030 | $195,360 | 560 |
| 11 | California | $130,850 | +6% | $74,950 | $212,130 | 28,610 |
| 12 | Maryland | $129,770 | +6% | $60,780 | $195,190 | 7,340 |
| 13 | New Hampshire | $128,130 | +4% | $73,420 | $187,910 | 610 |
| 14 | Vermont | $126,550 | +3% | $80,740 | $174,900 | 390 |
| 15 | Connecticut | $124,110 | +1% | $72,980 | $164,430 | 2,430 |
| 16 | Oregon | $123,220 | 0% | $77,380 | $184,920 | 2,030 |
| 17 | Hawaii | $122,800 | 0% | $81,580 | $176,410 | 1,100 |
| 18 | Michigan | $121,000 | −2% | $69,990 | $166,360 | 7,700 |
| 19 | Indiana | $120,880 | −2% | $62,710 | $163,380 | 1,540 |
| 20 | Ohio | $120,470 | −2% | $72,330 | $175,340 | 7,000 |
| 21 | Maine | $120,430 | −2% | $78,440 | $155,150 | 590 |
| 22 | Oklahoma | $119,810 | −3% | $71,890 | $158,040 | 860 |
| 23 | West Virginia | $118,800 | −3% | $65,710 | $169,500 | 660 |
| 24 | New York | $117,600 | −4% | $73,410 | $192,900 | 5,760 |
| 25 | Rhode Island | $117,080 | −5% | $57,180 | $199,410 | 380 |
| 26 | Texas | $115,810 | −6% | $64,430 | $177,780 | 10,820 |
| 27 | Wyoming | $113,050 | −8% | $76,500 | $144,040 | 110 |
| 28 | North Carolina | $112,450 | −9% | $63,130 | $173,370 | 4,270 |
| 29 | Georgia | $112,260 | −9% | $64,200 | $163,210 | 4,120 |
| 30 | South Dakota | $112,260 | −9% | $82,250 | $156,890 | 110 |
| 31 | Illinois | $111,930 | −9% | $58,920 | $168,770 | 2,520 |
| 32 | Mississippi | $111,030 | −10% | $44,400 | $166,000 | 480 |
| 33 | South Carolina | $110,490 | −10% | $65,240 | $180,960 | 1,280 |
| 34 | Wisconsin | $110,360 | −10% | $74,810 | $155,460 | 690 |
| 35 | Utah | $110,320 | −10% | $63,770 | $163,340 | 1,750 |
| 36 | Pennsylvania | $108,950 | −11% | $61,390 | $164,650 | 3,250 |
| 37 | Minnesota | $108,850 | −11% | $73,790 | $167,120 | 1,290 |
| 38 | Florida | $105,410 | −14% | $59,490 | $167,950 | 8,600 |
| 39 | Nevada | $103,780 | −16% | $48,630 | $189,750 | 870 |
| 40 | Delaware | $103,580 | −16% | $73,360 | $144,250 | Not published |
| 41 | Iowa | $103,090 | −16% | $65,580 | $129,760 | 1,100 |
| 42 | Missouri | $102,980 | −16% | $63,170 | $168,530 | 1,850 |
| 43 | Arizona | $102,280 | −17% | $61,700 | $167,380 | 1,720 |
| 44 | North Dakota | $100,250 | −18% | $64,210 | $154,910 | 220 |
| 45 | Kentucky | $99,830 | −19% | $61,150 | $152,970 | 500 |
| 46 | Louisiana | $99,070 | −19% | $63,140 | $162,000 | 6,310 |
| 47 | Montana | $97,470 | −21% | $62,100 | $136,990 | 240 |
| 48 | Tennessee | $96,640 | −21% | $54,620 | $155,960 | 4,400 |
| 49 | Nebraska | $88,490 | −28% | $40,630 | $136,260 | 300 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $76,940 | −37% | $44,470 | $147,980 | 820 |
| 51 | Kansas | $76,100 | −38% | $50,150 | $139,360 | 780 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates for the broader group “Engineers, 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.
Energy Engineers salary questions
Which state pays energy engineers the most?
New Mexico, with a median of $162,070 a year (+32% vs. the national median of $122,930). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays energy engineers the least?
Kansas, with a median of $76,100 a year (−38% vs. national).
Where do most energy engineers work?
California has the most jobs, about 28,610, with a median of $130,850.
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.