Engineering Teachers Salary by State
The national median pay for engineering teachers is $109,270 a year. By state, it ranges from $82,070 in Pennsylvania to $137,280 in California.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $61,550
- 25th percentile
- $81,570
- Median
- $109,270
- 75th percentile
- $150,860
- Top 10%
- $210,370
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 40,270 jobs.
Median pay in 47 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $137,280 | +26% | $80,660 | $294,260 | 2,720 |
| 2 | Illinois | $135,430 | +24% | $64,070 | $222,540 | 1,040 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $134,850 | +23% | $80,700 | $275,340 | 2,610 |
| 4 | Georgia | $131,260 | +20% | $100,480 | $216,760 | 700 |
| 5 | Delaware | $130,730 | +20% | $76,790 | $290,620 | 210 |
| 6 | Michigan | $127,230 | +16% | $66,580 | $225,890 | 2,120 |
| 7 | New Hampshire | $127,070 | +16% | $77,540 | $214,560 | 170 |
| 8 | Louisiana | $125,930 | +15% | $76,040 | $165,090 | 300 |
| 9 | Connecticut | $124,350 | +14% | $64,460 | $206,360 | 640 |
| 10 | Texas | $123,280 | +13% | $62,130 | $215,640 | 4,080 |
| 11 | Virginia | $121,880 | +12% | $62,910 | $224,190 | 1,070 |
| 12 | Washington | $119,960 | +10% | $67,170 | $211,220 | 820 |
| 13 | Maryland | $117,200 | +7% | $66,820 | $216,050 | 690 |
| 14 | Kansas | $115,160 | +5% | $67,400 | $177,510 | 280 |
| 15 | Wisconsin | $112,830 | +3% | $67,630 | $178,610 | 720 |
| 16 | Idaho | $112,240 | +3% | $63,700 | $132,070 | 180 |
| 17 | Kentucky | $110,810 | +1% | $64,550 | $219,540 | 340 |
| 18 | New Jersey | $109,910 | +1% | $38,700 | $209,830 | 1,270 |
| 19 | North Dakota | $109,710 | 0% | $72,170 | $156,360 | 220 |
| 20 | Alaska | $109,600 | 0% | $71,170 | $167,740 | 40 |
| 21 | Arizona | $108,540 | −1% | $72,300 | $159,690 | 370 |
| 22 | Minnesota | $108,390 | −1% | $63,800 | $163,240 | 560 |
| 23 | Nevada | $107,890 | −1% | $50,640 | $171,240 | 290 |
| 24 | Oregon | $106,840 | −2% | $66,900 | $165,030 | 610 |
| 25 | New York | $106,240 | −3% | $61,140 | $213,570 | 3,240 |
| 26 | Indiana | $106,010 | −3% | $66,800 | $178,570 | 1,500 |
| 27 | New Mexico | $105,410 | −4% | $64,470 | $138,010 | 290 |
| 28 | Utah | $105,180 | −4% | $79,030 | $161,180 | 320 |
| 29 | Arkansas | $104,210 | −5% | $57,820 | $163,780 | 120 |
| 30 | Vermont | $104,110 | −5% | $80,360 | $179,030 | 90 |
| 31 | Colorado | $104,070 | −5% | $54,330 | $171,520 | 1,100 |
| 32 | Alabama | $103,580 | −5% | $59,880 | $164,210 | 650 |
| 33 | South Carolina | $103,420 | −5% | $69,770 | $206,200 | 490 |
| 34 | Wyoming | $103,380 | −5% | $65,260 | $129,410 | 120 |
| 35 | Iowa | $103,360 | −5% | $63,250 | $166,390 | 430 |
| 36 | Rhode Island | $102,690 | −6% | $49,290 | $171,820 | Not published |
| 37 | Ohio | $102,410 | −6% | $48,160 | $167,670 | 1,260 |
| 38 | District of Columbia | $101,970 | −7% | $63,740 | $171,980 | 140 |
| 39 | Montana | $101,170 | −7% | $62,810 | $167,470 | 280 |
| 40 | Tennessee | $100,640 | −8% | $66,080 | $178,740 | 790 |
| 41 | Mississippi | $100,440 | −8% | $48,890 | $163,490 | 330 |
| 42 | West Virginia | $100,400 | −8% | $60,510 | $126,980 | 240 |
| 43 | Oklahoma | $99,790 | −9% | $62,090 | $135,890 | 470 |
| 44 | South Dakota | $97,700 | −11% | $82,440 | $126,190 | 120 |
| 45 | Florida | $97,340 | −11% | $59,320 | $211,660 | Not published |
| 46 | Nebraska | $95,860 | −12% | $62,310 | $136,910 | 390 |
| 47 | Maine | $88,750 | −19% | $61,450 | $173,820 | 180 |
| 48 | Pennsylvania | $82,070 | −25% | $36,770 | $143,560 | 2,990 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. 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.
Engineering Teachers salary questions
Which state pays engineering teachers the most?
California, with a median of $137,280 a year (+26% vs. the national median of $109,270). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays engineering teachers the least?
Pennsylvania, with a median of $82,070 a year (−25% vs. national).
Where do most engineering teachers work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 4,080, with a median of $123,280.
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.