Engineer Technician Salary in the United States

How much does an Engineer Technician make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Engineer Technician in the United States is $46,296 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

However, an Engineer Technician's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $54,276
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $43,700 to $50,473
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $41,338
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Engineer Technician Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $50,473 $4,206 $971 $24
Average $46,296 $3,858 $890 $22
25th Percentile $43,700 $3,642 $840 $21
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Key Factors That Influence Engineer Technician Salaries

An Engineer Technician'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Engineer Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Engineer Technician'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): $45,173
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $45,715
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $47,033
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $47,212
  • Expert (over 8 years): $47,512
Levels Salary
Entry Level Engineer Technician$45,173
Intermediate Level Engineer Technician$45,715
Senior Level Engineer Technician$47,033
Specialist Level Engineer Technician$47,212
Expert Level Engineer Technician$47,512
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$47,033 2-4 yrs
$47,212 5-8 yrs
$47,512 > 8 yrs
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How Do Engineer Technician 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 Engineer Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $51,259.
  • California: $51,064.
  • Massachusetts: $50,384.

Top Paying Cities for Engineer Technicians

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: $58,393
  • San Francisco: $57,819
  • Oakland: $56,536

What Skills Can Increase an Engineer Technician's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 5.42% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Patient Safety (Mentioned in 4.61% Job Postings): Patient safety is a discipline and responsibility that emphasizes safety in health care through the prevention, reduction, reporting, and analysis of medical error that often leads to adverse effects. The frequency and magnitude of avoidable adverse events experienced by patients was not well known until the 1990s, when multiple countries reported staggering numbers of patients harmed and killed by medical errors. Recognizing that healthcare errors impact 1 in every 10 patients around the world, the World Health Organization calls patient safety an endemic concern. Indeed, patient safety has emerged as a distinct healthcare discipline supported by an immature yet developing scientific framework. There is a significant transdisciplinary body of theoretical and research literature that informs the science of patient safety. At the same time, efforts are being made to anchor patient safety more firmly in medical education. The resulting patient safety knowledge continually informs improvement efforts such as: applying lessons learned from business and industry, adopting innovative technologies, educating providers and consumers, enhancing error reporting systems, and developing new economic incentives.
  • Respiratory Care (Mentioned in 2.03% Job Postings): Respiratory Therapy is the health care discipline specializing in the promotion of optimum cardiopulmonary function, health and wellness.
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Customer Service 5.42%
Patient Safety 4.61%
Respiratory Care 2.03%

How Education impacts an Engineer Technician's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Engineer Technicians enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Engineer Technician with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $55,073 and $58,959).

Engineer Technician Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Engineer Technician
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.6%
High School 63.2%
Associates 26.3%
Bachelors 2.6%
Masters 5.3%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Engineer Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Engineer Technician'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.

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Average $46,296/year
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75th Percentile $50,473 $4,206 $971 $24
Average $46,296 $3,858 $890 $22
25th Percentile $43,700 $3,642 $840 $21

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Salary Trends for Engineer Technician

Salaries for an Engineer Technician can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $53,968 in 2023 to around $51,949 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Engineer Technician salary trends, .

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