Assistant Port Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does an Assistant Port Engineer make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Assistant Port Engineer in the United States is $74,446 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $79,144
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $68,687 to $76,905
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $63,443
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Assistant Port Engineer Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
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75th Percentile $76,905 $6,409 $1,479 $37
Average $74,446 $6,204 $1,432 $36
25th Percentile $68,687 $5,724 $1,321 $33
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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Port Engineer Salaries

An Assistant Port Engineer'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 Assistant Port Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Port Engineer'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): $74,919
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $100,682
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $124,679
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $141,133
  • Expert (over 8 years): $174,257
Levels Salary
Assistant... Level Assistant Port Engineer$74,919
Release E... Level Assistant Port Engineer$100,682
Release E... Level Assistant Port Engineer$124,679
Release E... Level Assistant Port Engineer$141,133
Release E... Level Assistant Port Engineer$174,257
$74,919 0 yr
$100,682 < 2 yrs
$124,679 2-4 yrs
$141,133 5-8 yrs
$174,257 > 8 yrs
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How Do Assistant Port Engineer 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 Assistant Port Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $82,427.
  • California: $82,114.
  • Massachusetts: $81,020.

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Port Engineers

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: $93,899
  • San Francisco: $92,976
  • Oakland: $90,914

What Skills Can Increase an Assistant Port Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 13.04% 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.
  • Product Quality (Mentioned in 1.84% Job Postings): Product quality refers to how well a product satisfies customer needs, serves its purpose and meets industry standards. When evaluating product quality, businesses consider several key factors, including whether a product solves a problem, works efficiently or suits customers' purposes.
  • Linux (Mentioned in 1.09% Job Postings): Managing a system's hardware and resources using a Unix-like open-source operating system.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 13.04%
Product Quality 1.84%
Linux 1.09%
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 an Assistant Port Engineer's salary.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Python: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Computer Science: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Leadership
$81,891
10%
Python
$80,402
8%
Computer Science
$80,402
8%
Jenkins
$80,402
8%
Git
$80,402
8%
DevOps
$79,657
7%
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Assistant Port Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Port Engineer'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

Salary Trends for Assistant Port Engineer

Salaries for an Assistant Port Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $84,816 in 2023 to around $84,827 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Assistant Port Engineer salary trends, .

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