What are the main factors that influence a Program Engineering's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Program Engineering's salary?

A Program Engineering's salary grows with experience: a Workforce Analyst I (2-4 years)earns $78,930, a Program Engineering (4-7 years)earns $96,146, a Workforce Analyst III (7+ years)earns $111,326, a Workforce Analytics Manager (7+ years)earns $115,001, a Workforce Analytics Senior Manager (7+ years)earns $180,111,

What are the highest paying states for a Program Engineering?

Program Engineering salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Program Engineering roles are District of Columbia $103,959, California $103,565, Massachusetts $102,185. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Program Engineering roles make?

Salaries for Program Engineering level roles vary by specialization: Engineering Program/Project Management V: $156,900; Engineering Program Manager: $152,014; Engineering Program/Project Management - Manager: $150,500; Project Engineering Manager: $150,463; Senior Engineering Program Manager: $146,445.

How do different companies affect a Program Engineering's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Program Engineering roles. Large, established industry leaders like C R Bard Inc ($128,509) and Henry Schein Canada ($124,697) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $82,041.

Program Engineering Salary in the United States

How much does a Program Engineering make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Program Engineering in the United States is $93,894 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $45.

However, a Program Engineering's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $108,670
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $83,922 to $101,628
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $74,843

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Program Engineering Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$101,628	$8,469	$1,954	$49
Average	$93,894	$7,824	$1,806	$45
25th Percentile	$83,922	$6,993	$1,614	$40

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Key Factors That Influence Program Engineering Salaries

A Program Engineering's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Program Engineering Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Program Engineering's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $78,930
Early Career (1-2 years): $96,146
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $111,326
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $115,001
Expert (over 8 years): $180,111

Levels	Salary
Workforce... Level Program Engineering	$78,930
Program E... Level Program Engineering	$96,146
Workforce... Level Program Engineering	$111,326
Workforce... Level Program Engineering	$115,001
Workforce... Level Program Engineering	$180,111

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How Do Program Engineering Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Program Engineerings. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $103,959.
California: $103,565.
Massachusetts: $102,185.

District of Columbia $103,959 California $103,565 Massachusetts $102,185 Washington $101,809 New Jersey $101,772 Alaska $101,640 Connecticut $100,345 New York $99,819

Hawaii $98,138 Rhode Island $97,349 Maryland $96,814 Minnesota $96,082 Colorado $95,800 Illinois $95,706 Oregon $95,349 Delaware $95,086

New Hampshire $94,921 Virginia $94,551 Pennsylvania $93,471 Nevada $92,927 North Dakota $92,748 Michigan $92,467 Wisconsin $92,364 Vermont $92,157

Texas $91,584 Maine $91,547 Arizona $91,490 Ohio $91,425 Georgia $90,561 Indiana $90,129 Wyoming $90,044 Utah $89,913

Iowa $89,857 Kansas $89,406 Louisiana $89,274 North Carolina $89,227 Missouri $89,209 Florida $88,842 Montana $88,645 Nebraska $88,458

Kentucky $88,354 South Carolina $87,979 Tennessee $87,744 Idaho $87,650 New Mexico $86,965 Oklahoma $86,814 Alabama $86,260 South Dakota $85,331

Arkansas $84,824 West Virginia $84,552 Mississippi $83,735

Top Paying Cities for Program Engineerings

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

San Jose: $118,428
San Francisco: $117,264
Oakland: $114,663

San Jose, CA $118,428

San Francisco, CA $117,264

Oakland, CA $114,663

New York, NY $108,814

Queens Village, NY $108,110

Paramus, NJ $107,358

Passaic, NJ $107,264

Bergenfield, NJ $107,171

Stamford, CT $107,030

Huntington, NY $106,936

Newark, NJ $106,326

Bridgeport, CT $106,138

New Brunswick, NJ $105,828

Vallejo, CA $105,631

Middlesex, NJ $105,574

Somerset, NJ $105,490

Petaluma, CA $105,274

Santa Cruz, CA $104,908

Boston, MA $104,720

Monterey, CA $104,251

Fairbanks, AK $104,185

Los Angeles, CA $104,006

Washington, DC $103,959

Seattle, WA $103,790

Santa Rosa, CA $103,772

Juneau, AK $103,499

Orange, CA $103,189

Anchorage, AK $103,020

Anaheim, CA $102,955

Santa Ana, CA $102,814

Nassau, NY $102,758

Long Beach, CA $102,720

Danbury, CT $102,692

Santa Maria, CA $102,373

Everett, WA $102,354

Bremerton, WA $101,894

Trenton, NJ $101,715

Sacramento, CA $101,678

San Diego, CA $101,631

Brockton, MA $101,593

Tacoma, WA $101,556

Santa Barbara, CA $101,424

Lowell, MA $101,049

New Suffolk, NY $101,011

Nashua, NH $100,898

Lompoc, CA $100,748

Ventura, CA $100,654

Stockton, CA $100,626

New Haven, CT $100,438

Atlantic City, NJ $100,194

Hartford, CT $99,988

Modesto, CA $99,941

Poughkeepsie, NY $99,734

New Britain, CT $99,687

Kennewick, WA $99,556

Olympia, WA $99,556

New London, CT $99,537

Norwich, CT $99,509

Lawrence, MA $99,462

Bakersfield, CA $99,199

New Bedford, MA $99,068

Riverside, CA $99,068

Richland, WA $98,974

Portsmouth, NH $98,899

Vineland, NJ $98,880

San Bernardino, CA $98,805

Boulder, CO $98,542

Worcester, MA $98,467

Portland, OR $98,382

Saint Paul, MN $98,269

Minneapolis, MN $98,269

Philadelphia, PA $98,138

Honolulu, HI $97,640

Springfield, MA $97,312

Providence, RI $97,302

Chicago, IL $97,030

Bellingham, WA $96,917

Baltimore, MD $96,814

Chico, CA $96,579

Wilmington, DE $96,420

Pittsfield, MA $96,326

Manchester, NH $96,147

Spokane, WA $95,734

Denver, CO $95,725

Albany, NY $95,284

Troy, NY $95,246

Schenectady, NY $95,049

Burlington, VT $94,842

Portland, ME $94,514

Salem, OR $94,439

Yakima, WA $94,420

Ann Arbor, MI $94,392

Rochester, MN $94,129

Reno, NV $94,082

Fresno, CA $94,082

Milwaukee, WI $93,997

Detroit, MI $93,903

Allentown, PA $93,875

Carson City, NV $93,866

Houston, TX $93,725

Colorado Springs, CO $93,716

Syracuse, NY $93,669

Eugene, OR $93,490

Gary, IN $93,378

Bismarck, ND $93,378

Galveston, TX $93,378

Springfield, OR $93,302

Medford, OR $93,077

Fort Collins, CO $93,040

Austin, TX $92,964

Mesa, AZ $92,767

Phoenix, AZ $92,748

Dallas, TX $92,720

Reading, PA $92,664

Saint Cloud, MN $92,626

Concord, NH $92,542

Madison, WI $92,504

Utica, NY $92,251

Raleigh, NC $92,176

Las Vegas, NV $92,166

Rochester, NY $92,101

Des Moines, IA $92,091

Atlanta, GA $91,941

Battle Creek, MI $91,913

Salt Lake City, UT $91,885

Lancaster, PA $91,744

Champaign, IL $91,725

Harrisburg, PA $91,612

Durham, NC $91,528

Kansas City, MO $91,518

Kansas City, KS $91,500

Fort Worth, TX $91,490

Boca Raton, FL $91,453

Cleveland, OH $91,443

Columbus, OH $91,425

Pittsburgh, PA $91,415

Richmond, VA $91,378

Indianapolis, IN $91,359

Cincinnati, OH $91,237

Petersburg, VA $91,096

Lansing, MI $90,889

Billings, MT $90,889

Huntsville, AL $90,889

Lebanon, PA $90,880

Pueblo, CO $90,871

Dayton, OH $90,871

Appleton, WI $90,842

Buffalo, NY $90,805

Racine, WI $90,758

Charlotte, NC $90,749

Saint Louis, MO $90,720

Springfield, IL $90,683

York, PA $90,664

Elkhart, IN $90,664

Gastonia, NC $90,655

Benton Harbor, MI $90,655

Beaumont, TX $90,598

Lorain, OH $90,580

Toledo, OH $90,542

Binghamton, NY $90,495

Rock Hill, SC $90,486

Rockford, IL $90,439

Elyria, OH $90,392

Fargo, ND $90,392

Flagstaff, AZ $90,326

Fort Lauderdale, FL $90,270

Miami, FL $90,213

Duluth, MN $90,063

Bangor, ME $89,941

Cedar Rapids, IA $89,838

Louisville, KY $89,791

Grand Rapids, MI $89,772

Hialeah, FL $89,763

Casper, WY $89,631

Scranton, PA $89,519

New Orleans, LA $89,490

Virginia Beach, VA $89,481

Akron, OH $89,434

Peoria, IL $89,312

Sarasota, FL $89,293

Green Bay, WI $89,227

Baton Rouge, LA $89,181

Charleston, SC $89,162

Nashville, TN $89,134

Jamestown, NY $89,115

Davenport, IA $89,115

Tucson, AZ $89,068

Cheyenne, WY $89,040

Saint Petersburg, FL $89,012

Tampa, FL $88,993

Omaha, NE $88,974

Evansville, IN $88,936

Port Arthur, TX $88,936

Bradenton, FL $88,899

Santa Fe, NM $88,730

Orlando, FL $88,636

Clearwater, FL $88,533

La Crosse, WI $88,335

Canton, OH $88,335

Grand Forks, ND $88,307

Tulsa, OK $88,279

Albuquerque, NM $88,279

Newport News, VA $88,270

High Point, NC $88,242

Ogden, UT $88,204

Corpus Christi, TX $88,129

Laramie, WY $88,073

Norfolk, VA $88,073

Rock Island, IL $88,016

Saginaw, MI $87,997

Jacksonville, FL $87,988

Salisbury, NC $87,969

Memphis, TN $87,951

Moline, IL $87,904

Fort Myers, FL $87,875

Waterloo, IA $87,753

Spartanburg, SC $87,659

Lincoln, NE $87,612

Fort Wayne, IN $87,594

Birmingham, AL $87,490

Cedar Falls, IA $87,472

Provo, UT $87,462

Springfield, OH $87,453

San Antonio, TX $87,434

Greensboro, NC $87,397

South Bend, IN $87,387

Winston Salem, NC $87,378

Boise, ID $87,350

Savannah, GA $87,284

Muskegon, MI $87,115

Lima, OH $87,002

Lake Charles, LA $86,965

Anderson, IN $86,946

Lexington, KY $86,918

Augusta, GA $86,890

Greenville, SC $86,890

Wichita, KS $86,805

Tuscaloosa, AL $86,805

Columbia, SC $86,720

Bloomington, IN $86,486

Roanoke, VA $86,429

Asheville, NC $86,307

Knoxville, TN $86,148

Shreveport, LA $86,138

Wilmington, NC $86,016

Frankfort, KY $85,838

Oklahoma City, OK $85,772

Chillicothe, OH $85,735

Longview, TX $85,725

Topeka, KS $85,697

Mobile, AL $85,556

Terre Haute, IN $85,519

Erie, PA $85,509

Altoona, PA $85,462

Melbourne, FL $85,434

Amarillo, TX $85,397

Killeen, TX $85,368

Fayetteville, AR $85,293

Sioux Falls, SD $85,228

Chattanooga, TN $85,171

Idaho Falls, ID $85,162

Gainesville, FL $84,965

Portsmouth, OH $84,918

Little Rock, AR $84,899

Lynchburg, VA $84,899

Youngstown, OH $84,861

Lafayette, LA $84,861

Temple, TX $84,824

Daytona Beach, FL $84,805

Clarksville, TN $84,796

Pensacola, FL $84,786

Hopkinsville, KY $84,505

Charleston, WV $84,495

Florence, SC $84,448

Sioux City, IA $84,392

Macon, GA $84,120

Tallahassee, FL $84,110

Fayetteville, NC $84,091

Wichita Falls, TX $84,073

Waco, TX $84,073

Pine Bluff, AR $84,035

Vincennes, IN $83,857

Lubbock, TX $83,819

Great Falls, MT $83,763

Alamogordo, NM $83,753

Abilene, TX $83,678

Rapid City, SD $83,556

Monroe, LA $83,556

Albany, GA $83,500

Huntington, WV $83,491

Jackson, MS $83,481

Greenville, MS $83,472

Parkersburg, WV $83,378

Montgomery, AL $83,359

Johnstown, PA $83,340

Springfield, MO $83,265

Biloxi, MS $83,218

Sumter, SC $83,021

Columbus, GA $83,012

Twin Falls, ID $82,955

Pascagoula, MS $82,833

Kingsport, TN $82,589

Gulfport, MS $82,561

Alexandria, LA $82,251

Fort Smith, AR $82,016

El Paso, TX $81,763

Helena, MT $81,641

Las Cruces, NM $81,340

Harlingen, TX $81,077

Pocatello, ID $80,993

Florence, AL $80,965

Brownsville, TX $80,946

Dothan, AL $80,796

Mcallen, TX $80,749

Columbus, MS $80,054

Altus, OK $79,622

Lawton, OK $79,444

Pierre, SD $79,106

What Skills Can Increase a Program Engineering's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Scheduling (Mentioned in 16.98% Job Postings): Scheduling is the process of arranging, controlling and optimizing work and workloads in a production process or manufacturing process.
Logistics (Mentioned in 1.92% Job Postings): In a general business sense, logistics is the management of the flow of things between the point of origin and the point of consumption to meet the requirements of customers or corporations.
Administrative Support (Mentioned in 1.15% Job Postings): Administrative support means technical assistance, studies, surveys, or securing volunteers to assist the department in fulfilling its administrative responsibilities.

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Skills	Demand Percentage
Scheduling	16.98%
Logistics	1.92%
Administrative Support	1.15%

What skills can make your compensation higher?

Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Program Engineering's salary.

Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
Workforce Management: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Leadership	$96,711	3%
Collaboration	$95,772	2%
Workforce Management	$95,772	2%
Planning	$95,772	2%
Attention to Detail	$95,772	2%
PowerPoint	$95,772	2%

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Program Engineering Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Program Engineering's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$83,922

Average $93,894/year

$101,628

$6,993

Average $7,824/month

$8,469

$1,614

Average $1,806/week

$1,954

$40

Average $45/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$101,628	$8,469	$1,954	$49
Average	$93,894	$7,824	$1,806	$45
25th Percentile	$83,922	$6,993	$1,614	$40

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Salary Trends for Program Engineering

Salaries for a Program Engineering can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $100,780 in 2023 to around $100,271 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Program Engineering salary trends, .

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