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Job outlook for imaging engineers in the United States
Are imaging engineer jobs in demand?
Imaging engineer job and salary trends over time
Imaging engineer jobs over time
Imaging engineer job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 328 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 374 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 394 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 411 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 413 | 0.00% |
Average imaging engineer salary over time
Imaging engineer salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $98,656 | $47.43 | +1.9% |
| 2024 | $96,849 | $46.56 | +2.8% |
| 2023 | $94,216 | $45.30 | +0.5% |
| 2022 | $93,739 | $45.07 | +3.0% |
| 2021 | $91,014 | $43.76 | +1.0% |
Imaging engineer jobs by state
Most common states for imaging engineers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 316 | 46% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 956 | 14% |
| 3 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 757 | 14% |
| 4 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,109 | 13% |
| 5 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 790 | 13% |
| 6 | California | 39,536,653 | 4,617 | 12% |
| 7 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 875 | 12% |
| 8 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 481 | 12% |
| 9 | Delaware | 961,939 | 112 | 12% |
| 10 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 130 | 10% |
| 11 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 598 | 9% |
| 12 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 287 | 9% |
| 13 | Alaska | 739,795 | 65 | 9% |
| 14 | Vermont | 623,657 | 57 | 9% |
| 15 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 453 | 8% |
| 16 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 57 | 8% |
| 17 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 46 | 8% |
| 18 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 341 | 7% |
| 19 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 117 | 7% |
| 20 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 79 | 7% |
Most common cities for imaging engineers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jonesboro | 2 | 3% | $84,255 |
| 2 | Shawnee | 1 | 2% | $87,289 |
| 3 | Boulder | 1 | 1% | $103,932 |
| 4 | Melbourne | 1 | 1% | $104,024 |
| 5 | Los Angeles | 2 | 0% | $126,797 |
| 6 | Austin | 1 | 0% | $94,319 |
| 7 | Chicago | 1 | 0% | $81,027 |
| 8 | Denver | 1 | 0% | $104,010 |
| 9 | San Diego | 1 | 0% | $121,606 |
| 10 | San Jose | 1 | 0% | $138,801 |
| 11 | Washington | 1 | 0% | $126,234 |
Imaging Engineer job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of imaging engineer experts
Fairfield University
What technology do you think will become more important and prevalent for Imaging Engineers in the next 3-5 years?
Dr. Harvey Hoffman: The significant fields in electrical engineering include electronics, microelectronics, signal processing, power, telecommunications, instrumentation, medical devices, imaging, automotive, Internet of Things, information technology, manufacturing, and transportation.
Electrical engineers are in a unique position to influence the climate change landscape, from solar power to creating small, inexpensive and efficient devices to light the world. Electrical engineers are exploring ways to convert energy from natural sources to the grid, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
In every field, nanotechnology is being used for innovations. The universe of technology blending will continue to integrate engineering, science, and medicine. Bionic devices will become commonplace. Enormous challenges and opportunities exist. Disruptive fusion technologies will change business and society in unimaginable ways.