Layout Workers Salary by State
The national median pay for layout workers is $63,870 a year. By state, it ranges from $37,590 in Alabama to $87,570 in Hawaii.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $39,980
- 25th percentile
- $50,910
- Median
- $63,870
- 75th percentile
- $79,470
- Top 10%
- $93,860
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 5,970 jobs.
Median pay in 19 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | $87,570 | +37% | $71,240 | $99,940 | 140 |
| 2 | Washington | $85,300 | +34% | $57,760 | $105,100 | 500 |
| 3 | Kansas | $79,240 | +24% | $44,560 | $96,310 | 610 |
| 4 | Oregon | $75,020 | +17% | $63,440 | $87,370 | Not published |
| 5 | Maine | $74,530 | +17% | $54,180 | $88,300 | 180 |
| 6 | California | $74,490 | +17% | $59,770 | $87,360 | 480 |
| 7 | Virginia | $70,260 | +10% | $44,430 | $99,380 | 1,080 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $63,880 | 0% | $40,000 | $84,190 | 90 |
| 9 | New York | $62,700 | −2% | $49,470 | $77,470 | 70 |
| 10 | Michigan | $61,550 | −4% | $39,670 | $79,040 | 160 |
| 11 | Wisconsin | $60,810 | −5% | $50,520 | $71,170 | 150 |
| 12 | Pennsylvania | $59,350 | −7% | $48,460 | $76,730 | 150 |
| 13 | Florida | $58,170 | −9% | $40,340 | $80,260 | 200 |
| 14 | Georgia | $52,600 | −18% | $43,620 | $68,320 | 80 |
| 15 | Texas | $48,220 | −25% | $34,410 | $66,250 | 190 |
| 16 | Tennessee | $43,250 | −32% | $40,660 | $80,570 | 40 |
| 17 | South Carolina | $41,650 | −35% | $30,070 | $64,200 | 40 |
| 18 | New Mexico | $38,560 | −40% | $35,470 | $44,850 | 60 |
| 19 | Alabama | $37,590 | −41% | $29,100 | $60,930 | 190 |
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.
Layout Workers salary questions
Which state pays layout workers the most?
Hawaii, with a median of $87,570 a year (+37% vs. the national median of $63,870). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays layout workers the least?
Alabama, with a median of $37,590 a year (−41% vs. national).
Where do most layout workers work?
Virginia has the most jobs, about 1,080, with a median of $70,260.
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.