What are the main factors that influence an Advanced Engineer's salary?

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

How does experience change An Advanced Engineer's salary?

An Advanced Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Community Development Representative I (2-4 years)earns $77,597, a Advanced Engineer (4-7 years)earns $93,048, a Community Development Representative III (7+ years)earns $109,319, a Community Development Representative IV (7-10 years)earns $130,844, a Community Development Manager I (10+ years)earns $127,162,

What are the highest paying states for an Advanced Engineer?

Advanced Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Advanced Engineer roles are District of Columbia $103,139, California $102,748, Massachusetts $101,379. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Advanced Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Advanced Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Advanced Modeling Engineer: $138,660; Advanced Applications Engineer: $106,422; Advanced Application Engineer: $98,827; Advanced Software Engineer: $95,102; Advanced Systems Engineer: $95,033.

How do different companies affect an Advanced Engineer's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Advanced Engineer roles. Large, established industry leaders like Kpmg Us LLP ($114,295) and Warner Bros Discovery ($114,096) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $88,138.

Advanced Engineer Salary in the United States

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

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Advanced Engineer in the United States is $93,153 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $45.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $119,345
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $82,499 to $106,863
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $72,799

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Advanced Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$106,863	$8,905	$2,055	$51
Average	$93,153	$7,763	$1,791	$45
25th Percentile	$82,499	$6,875	$1,587	$40

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Key Factors That Influence Advanced Engineer Salaries

An Advanced 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Advanced Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Advanced 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): $77,597
Early Career (1-2 years): $93,048
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $109,319
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $130,844
Expert (over 8 years): $127,162

Levels	Salary
Community... Level Advanced Engineer	$77,597
Advanced ... Level Advanced Engineer	$93,048
Community... Level Advanced Engineer	$109,319
Community... Level Advanced Engineer	$130,844
Community... Level Advanced Engineer	$127,162

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How Do Advanced 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 Advanced Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $103,139.
California: $102,748.
Massachusetts: $101,379.

District of Columbia $103,139

California $102,748

Massachusetts $101,379

Washington $101,006

New Jersey $100,969

Alaska $100,838

Connecticut $99,553

New York $99,031

Hawaii $97,364

Rhode Island $96,581

Maryland $96,050

Minnesota $95,324

Colorado $95,044

Illinois $94,951

Oregon $94,597

Delaware $94,336

New Hampshire $94,172

Virginia $93,805

Pennsylvania $92,734

Nevada $92,194

North Dakota $92,017

Michigan $91,737

Wisconsin $91,635

Vermont $91,430

Texas $90,862

Maine $90,824

Arizona $90,769

Ohio $90,703

Georgia $89,846

Indiana $89,418

Wyoming $89,334

Utah $89,204

Iowa $89,148

Kansas $88,701

Louisiana $88,570

North Carolina $88,524

Missouri $88,505

Florida $88,142

Montana $87,946

Nebraska $87,760

Kentucky $87,657

South Carolina $87,285

Tennessee $87,052

Idaho $86,959

New Mexico $86,279

Oklahoma $86,130

Alabama $85,580

South Dakota $84,658

Arkansas $84,155

West Virginia $83,885

Mississippi $83,074

Top Paying Cities for Advanced 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: $117,494
San Francisco: $116,339
Oakland: $113,759

San Jose, CA $117,494

San Francisco, CA $116,339

Oakland, CA $113,759

New York, NY $107,955

Queens Village, NY $107,257

Paramus, NJ $106,511

Passaic, NJ $106,418

Bergenfield, NJ $106,325

Stamford, CT $106,185

Huntington, NY $106,092

Newark, NJ $105,487

Bridgeport, CT $105,300

New Brunswick, NJ $104,993

Vallejo, CA $104,797

Middlesex, NJ $104,742

Somerset, NJ $104,658

Petaluma, CA $104,443

Santa Cruz, CA $104,080

Boston, MA $103,894

Monterey, CA $103,428

Fairbanks, AK $103,363

Los Angeles, CA $103,186

Washington, DC $103,139

Seattle, WA $102,972

Santa Rosa, CA $102,953

Juneau, AK $102,683

Orange, CA $102,375

Anchorage, AK $102,208

Anaheim, CA $102,143

Santa Ana, CA $102,003

Nassau, NY $101,947

Long Beach, CA $101,910

Danbury, CT $101,882

Santa Maria, CA $101,565

Everett, WA $101,546

Bremerton, WA $101,090

Trenton, NJ $100,913

Sacramento, CA $100,876

San Diego, CA $100,829

Brockton, MA $100,792

Tacoma, WA $100,755

Santa Barbara, CA $100,624

Lowell, MA $100,252

New Suffolk, NY $100,214

Nashua, NH $100,103

Lompoc, CA $99,953

Ventura, CA $99,860

Stockton, CA $99,832

New Haven, CT $99,646

Atlantic City, NJ $99,404

Hartford, CT $99,199

Modesto, CA $99,152

Poughkeepsie, NY $98,947

New Britain, CT $98,901

Kennewick, WA $98,770

Olympia, WA $98,770

New London, CT $98,752

Norwich, CT $98,724

Lawrence, MA $98,677

Bakersfield, CA $98,416

New Bedford, MA $98,286

Riverside, CA $98,286

Richland, WA $98,193

Portsmouth, NH $98,118

Vineland, NJ $98,100

San Bernardino, CA $98,025

Boulder, CO $97,764

Worcester, MA $97,690

Portland, OR $97,606

Saint Paul, MN $97,494

Minneapolis, MN $97,494

Philadelphia, PA $97,364

Honolulu, HI $96,870

Springfield, MA $96,544

Providence, RI $96,535

Chicago, IL $96,265

Bellingham, WA $96,153

Baltimore, MD $96,050

Chico, CA $95,817

Wilmington, DE $95,659

Pittsfield, MA $95,566

Manchester, NH $95,389

Spokane, WA $94,979

Denver, CO $94,970

Albany, NY $94,532

Troy, NY $94,495

Schenectady, NY $94,299

Burlington, VT $94,094

Portland, ME $93,768

Salem, OR $93,694

Yakima, WA $93,675

Ann Arbor, MI $93,647

Rochester, MN $93,386

Reno, NV $93,340

Fresno, CA $93,340

Milwaukee, WI $93,256

Detroit, MI $93,163

Allentown, PA $93,135

Carson City, NV $93,125

Houston, TX $92,986

Colorado Springs, CO $92,976

Syracuse, NY $92,930

Eugene, OR $92,753

Gary, IN $92,641

Bismarck, ND $92,641

Galveston, TX $92,641

Springfield, OR $92,566

Medford, OR $92,343

Fort Collins, CO $92,306

Austin, TX $92,231

Mesa, AZ $92,035

Phoenix, AZ $92,017

Dallas, TX $91,989

Reading, PA $91,933

Saint Cloud, MN $91,896

Concord, NH $91,812

Madison, WI $91,775

Utica, NY $91,523

Raleigh, NC $91,449

Las Vegas, NV $91,439

Rochester, NY $91,374

Des Moines, IA $91,365

Atlanta, GA $91,216

Battle Creek, MI $91,188

Salt Lake City, UT $91,160

Lancaster, PA $91,020

Champaign, IL $91,001

Harrisburg, PA $90,890

Durham, NC $90,806

Kansas City, MO $90,797

Kansas City, KS $90,778

Fort Worth, TX $90,769

Boca Raton, FL $90,731

Cleveland, OH $90,722

Columbus, OH $90,703

Pittsburgh, PA $90,694

Richmond, VA $90,657

Indianapolis, IN $90,638

Cincinnati, OH $90,517

Petersburg, VA $90,377

Lansing, MI $90,172

Billings, MT $90,172

Huntsville, AL $90,172

Lebanon, PA $90,163

Pueblo, CO $90,154

Dayton, OH $90,154

Appleton, WI $90,126

Buffalo, NY $90,089

Racine, WI $90,042

Charlotte, NC $90,033

Saint Louis, MO $90,005

Springfield, IL $89,967

York, PA $89,949

Elkhart, IN $89,949

Gastonia, NC $89,940

Benton Harbor, MI $89,940

Beaumont, TX $89,884

Lorain, OH $89,865

Toledo, OH $89,828

Binghamton, NY $89,781

Rock Hill, SC $89,772

Rockford, IL $89,725

Elyria, OH $89,679

Fargo, ND $89,679

Flagstaff, AZ $89,613

Fort Lauderdale, FL $89,558

Miami, FL $89,502

Duluth, MN $89,353

Bangor, ME $89,232

Cedar Rapids, IA $89,129

Louisville, KY $89,083

Grand Rapids, MI $89,064

Hialeah, FL $89,055

Casper, WY $88,924

Scranton, PA $88,812

New Orleans, LA $88,784

Virginia Beach, VA $88,775

Akron, OH $88,729

Peoria, IL $88,607

Sarasota, FL $88,589

Green Bay, WI $88,524

Baton Rouge, LA $88,477

Charleston, SC $88,458

Nashville, TN $88,430

Jamestown, NY $88,412

Davenport, IA $88,412

Tucson, AZ $88,365

Cheyenne, WY $88,337

Saint Petersburg, FL $88,309

Tampa, FL $88,291

Omaha, NE $88,272

Evansville, IN $88,235

Port Arthur, TX $88,235

Bradenton, FL $88,198

Santa Fe, NM $88,030

Orlando, FL $87,937

Clearwater, FL $87,834

La Crosse, WI $87,639

Canton, OH $87,639

Grand Forks, ND $87,611

Tulsa, OK $87,583

Albuquerque, NM $87,583

Newport News, VA $87,573

High Point, NC $87,545

Ogden, UT $87,508

Corpus Christi, TX $87,434

Laramie, WY $87,378

Norfolk, VA $87,378

Rock Island, IL $87,322

Saginaw, MI $87,303

Jacksonville, FL $87,294

Salisbury, NC $87,275

Memphis, TN $87,257

Moline, IL $87,210

Fort Myers, FL $87,182

Waterloo, IA $87,061

Spartanburg, SC $86,968

Lincoln, NE $86,921

Fort Wayne, IN $86,903

Birmingham, AL $86,800

Cedar Falls, IA $86,782

Provo, UT $86,772

Springfield, OH $86,763

San Antonio, TX $86,744

Greensboro, NC $86,707

South Bend, IN $86,698

Winston Salem, NC $86,688

Boise, ID $86,661

Savannah, GA $86,595

Muskegon, MI $86,428

Lima, OH $86,316

Lake Charles, LA $86,279

Anderson, IN $86,260

Lexington, KY $86,232

Augusta, GA $86,204

Greenville, SC $86,204

Wichita, KS $86,120

Tuscaloosa, AL $86,120

Columbia, SC $86,036

Bloomington, IN $85,804

Roanoke, VA $85,748

Asheville, NC $85,627

Knoxville, TN $85,468

Shreveport, LA $85,459

Wilmington, NC $85,338

Frankfort, KY $85,161

Oklahoma City, OK $85,096

Chillicothe, OH $85,058

Longview, TX $85,049

Topeka, KS $85,021

Mobile, AL $84,881

Terre Haute, IN $84,844

Erie, PA $84,835

Altoona, PA $84,788

Melbourne, FL $84,760

Amarillo, TX $84,723

Killeen, TX $84,695

Fayetteville, AR $84,620

Sioux Falls, SD $84,555

Chattanooga, TN $84,499

Idaho Falls, ID $84,490

Gainesville, FL $84,294

Portsmouth, OH $84,248

Little Rock, AR $84,229

Lynchburg, VA $84,229

Youngstown, OH $84,192

Lafayette, LA $84,192

Temple, TX $84,155

Daytona Beach, FL $84,136

Clarksville, TN $84,127

Pensacola, FL $84,117

Hopkinsville, KY $83,838

Charleston, WV $83,829

Florence, SC $83,782

Sioux City, IA $83,726

Macon, GA $83,456

Tallahassee, FL $83,447

Fayetteville, NC $83,428

Wichita Falls, TX $83,409

Waco, TX $83,409

Pine Bluff, AR $83,372

Vincennes, IN $83,195

Lubbock, TX $83,158

Great Falls, MT $83,102

Alamogordo, NM $83,093

Abilene, TX $83,018

Rapid City, SD $82,897

Monroe, LA $82,897

Albany, GA $82,841

Huntington, WV $82,832

Jackson, MS $82,823

Greenville, MS $82,813

Parkersburg, WV $82,720

Montgomery, AL $82,702

Johnstown, PA $82,683

Springfield, MO $82,608

Biloxi, MS $82,562

Sumter, SC $82,366

Columbus, GA $82,357

Twin Falls, ID $82,301

Pascagoula, MS $82,180

Kingsport, TN $81,938

Gulfport, MS $81,910

Alexandria, LA $81,602

Fort Smith, AR $81,369

El Paso, TX $81,118

Helena, MT $80,997

Las Cruces, NM $80,699

Harlingen, TX $80,438

Pocatello, ID $80,354

Florence, AL $80,326

Brownsville, TX $80,307

Dothan, AL $80,158

Mcallen, TX $80,112

Columbus, MS $79,423

Altus, OK $78,994

Lawton, OK $78,817

Pierre, SD $78,482

What Skills Can Increase an Advanced Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Customer Service (Mentioned in 6.31% 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.
Salesforce (Mentioned in 2.14% Job Postings): Designing and maintaining a cloud-based software that provides customer relationship management (CRM) service for a better experience.
Data Entry (Mentioned in 1.55% Job Postings): Transcribing information into an electronic medium such as a computer or other electronic device.

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Skills	Demand Percentage
Customer Service	6.31%
Salesforce	2.14%
Data Entry	1.55%

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 Advanced Engineer's salary.

Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Planning: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Economics: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Leadership	$101,537	9%
Planning	$97,811	5%
Economics	$96,879	4%
Initiative	$95,948	3%
Microsoft Office	$95,948	3%
Presentation	$95,948	3%

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How Education impacts an Advanced Engineer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Advanced Engineers enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree 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 Advanced Engineer with a Bachelor's Degree is between $86,925 and $96,468).

Advanced Engineer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Advanced Engineer

No Diploma 15.8%

High School 15.8%

Associates 10.5%

Bachelors 52.6%

Masters 21.1%

Doctorate 0.0%

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Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	15.8%
High School	15.8%
Associates	10.5%
Bachelors	52.6%
Masters	21.1%
Doctorate	0.0%

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Advanced Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Advanced 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

$82,499

Average $93,153/year

$106,863

$6,875

Average $7,763/month

$8,905

$1,587

Average $1,791/week

$2,055

$40

Average $45/hour

$51

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$106,863	$8,905	$2,055	$51
Average	$93,153	$7,763	$1,791	$45
25th Percentile	$82,499	$6,875	$1,587	$40

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Salary Trends for Advanced Engineer

Salaries for an Advanced Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $91,414 in 2023 to around $91,264 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Advanced Engineer salary trends, .

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