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Estimated annual pay
$63,190
Range $42,640 to $108,514
The range is the BLS 10th to 90th percentile wage band for this trade, scaled by state. Actual pay varies by employer, union status, and certifications.
Salary estimates based on BLS OEWS May 2025 data. Figures are approximate and vary by employer, location, and experience.
College-grad comparison based on 2024 NACE survey data.
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BLS OEWS 2025 data. Entry = 10th percentile, Senior = 90th percentile. These are statewide averages: metro areas within a state can vary significantly. A state like California includes both rural markets and San Francisco; your actual pay depends heavily on which market you work in.
| State | Entry Pay | Median Pay | Senior Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $59,550 | $101,310 | $131,530 |
| Illinois | $49,240 | $99,560 | $123,660 |
| Hawaii | $45,730 | $96,460 | $124,590 |
| Washington | $52,170 | $95,220 | $133,950 |
| Alaska | $58,420 | $89,440 | $123,200 |
| Massachusetts | $46,990 | $79,420 | $128,210 |
| District of Columbia | $51,950 | $78,970 | $125,790 |
| New York | $45,740 | $78,750 | $131,640 |
| Minnesota | $47,480 | $78,160 | $118,820 |
| Connecticut | $47,680 | $77,540 | $104,280 |
| New Jersey | $48,570 | $77,250 | $130,860 |
| Montana | $49,130 | $76,760 | $89,510 |
| Wisconsin | $44,830 | $76,540 | $101,770 |
| Michigan | $42,980 | $76,270 | $103,120 |
| California | $46,800 | $76,160 | $140,340 |
| Wyoming | $48,240 | $76,120 | $104,000 |
| Maine | $54,180 | $75,380 | $115,720 |
| Rhode Island | $42,990 | $74,090 | $102,840 |
| Nevada | $46,110 | $73,570 | $121,200 |
| Maryland | $46,450 | $73,490 | $118,370 |
| Indiana | $43,190 | $68,490 | $99,310 |
| Pennsylvania | $45,600 | $67,600 | $122,620 |
| Kansas | $42,660 | $65,860 | $96,830 |
| North Dakota | $46,440 | $65,710 | $101,020 |
| Missouri | $43,860 | $65,410 | $104,060 |
| West Virginia | $43,620 | $64,810 | $95,140 |
| Ohio | $40,750 | $64,700 | $99,280 |
| Delaware | $38,280 | $63,700 | $105,340 |
| Vermont | $47,470 | $63,430 | $132,080 |
| Idaho | $38,830 | $63,000 | $95,470 |
| Virginia | $40,780 | $62,900 | $105,720 |
| New Hampshire | $43,190 | $62,840 | $91,850 |
| Colorado | $45,520 | $62,230 | $94,160 |
| Utah | $39,940 | $62,000 | $89,110 |
| Louisiana | $38,750 | $61,540 | $81,810 |
| South Dakota | $44,320 | $61,390 | $80,060 |
| Tennessee | $39,600 | $61,090 | $92,160 |
| Arizona | $45,540 | $61,060 | $89,600 |
| Oklahoma | $37,900 | $61,010 | $92,740 |
| Mississippi | $38,200 | $60,860 | $76,540 |
| Iowa | $39,770 | $60,860 | $89,480 |
| Nebraska | $40,400 | $60,820 | $94,040 |
| Kentucky | $37,110 | $59,720 | $85,260 |
| South Carolina | $44,330 | $58,740 | $77,800 |
| Texas | $37,920 | $58,570 | $80,300 |
| New Mexico | $36,650 | $58,390 | $86,830 |
| Georgia | $37,180 | $58,320 | $84,000 |
| Florida | $38,190 | $57,250 | $77,180 |
| North Carolina | $40,130 | $56,800 | $75,060 |
| Alabama | $37,640 | $55,690 | $78,230 |
| Arkansas | $34,910 | $49,070 | $74,460 |