What are the main factors that influence a PCB Designer's salary?

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

How does experience change A PCB Designer's salary?

A PCB Designer's salary grows with experience: a PCB Designer (0-2 years)earns $83,098, a Printed Circuit Board Designer II (2-4 years)earns $98,816, a Printed Circuit Board Designer III (4-7 years)earns $115,849,

What are the highest paying states for a PCB Designer?

PCB Designer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for PCB Designer roles are District of Columbia $83,240, California $82,924, Massachusetts $81,819. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of PCB Designer roles make?

Salaries for PCB Designer level roles vary by specialization: PCB Designer III: $103,040; Printed Circuit Board Designer III: $103,036; PCB Designer II: $87,890; Printed Circuit Board Designer II: $87,887; PCB Design Engineer: $83,230.

PCB Designer Salary in District of Columbia

How much does a PCB Designer make in District of Columbia?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a PCB Designer in District of Columbia is $83,676 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $102,460
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $76,653 to $93,508
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $70,258

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PCB Designer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$93,508	$7,792	$1,798	$45
Average	$83,676	$6,973	$1,609	$40
25th Percentile	$76,653	$6,388	$1,474	$37

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Key Factors That Influence PCB Designer Salaries

A PCB Designer'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 Do PCB Designer 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 PCB Designers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $83,240.
California: $82,924.
Massachusetts: $81,819.

District of Columbia $83,240 California $82,924 Massachusetts $81,819 Washington $81,518 New Jersey $81,488 Alaska $81,383 Connecticut $80,345 New York $79,924

Hawaii $78,579 Rhode Island $77,947 Maryland $77,519 Minnesota $76,932 Colorado $76,707 Illinois $76,632 Oregon $76,346 Delaware $76,135

New Hampshire $76,003 Virginia $75,707 Pennsylvania $74,842 Nevada $74,406 North Dakota $74,263 Michigan $74,038 Wisconsin $73,955 Vermont $73,790

Texas $73,331 Maine $73,301 Arizona $73,256 Ohio $73,203 Georgia $72,512 Indiana $72,166 Wyoming $72,098 Utah $71,993

Iowa $71,948 Kansas $71,587 Louisiana $71,482 North Carolina $71,444 Missouri $71,429 Florida $71,136 Montana $70,978 Nebraska $70,828

Kentucky $70,745 South Carolina $70,444 Tennessee $70,256 Idaho $70,181 New Mexico $69,632 Oklahoma $69,512 Alabama $69,068 South Dakota $68,324

Arkansas $67,918 West Virginia $67,700 Mississippi $67,046

Top Paying Cities for PCB Designers

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:

Parcel Return Service: $83,240
Washington: $83,240
Naval Anacost Annex: $83,240

Parcel Return Service, DC $83,240 Washington, DC $83,240 Naval Anacost Annex, DC $83,240 Washington Navy Yard, DC $83,240

PCB Designer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a PCB Designer'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

$76,653

Average $83,676/year

$93,508

$6,388

Average $6,973/month

$7,792

$1,474

Average $1,609/week

$1,798

$37

Average $40/hour

$45

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$93,508	$7,792	$1,798	$45
Average	$83,676	$6,973	$1,609	$40
25th Percentile	$76,653	$6,388	$1,474	$37

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