Command Center Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does a Command Center Engineer make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Command Center Engineer in the United States is $51,963 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $60,109
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $47,265 to $56,227
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $42,988
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Command Center Engineer Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $56,227 $4,686 $1,081 $27
Average $51,963 $4,330 $999 $25
25th Percentile $47,265 $3,939 $909 $23
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Key Factors That Influence Command Center Engineer Salaries

A Command Center 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 Command Center Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Command Center 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): $45,572
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $52,675
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $72,301
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $85,354
  • Expert (over 8 years): $84,931
Levels Salary
Laborator... Level Command Center Engineer$45,572
Command C... Level Command Center Engineer$52,675
Laborator... Level Command Center Engineer$72,301
Laborator... Level Command Center Engineer$85,354
Laborator... Level Command Center Engineer$84,931
$45,572 0 yr
$52,675 < 2 yrs
$72,301 2-4 yrs
$85,354 5-8 yrs
$84,931 > 8 yrs
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How Do Command Center 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 Command Center Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $57,534.
  • California: $57,315.
  • Massachusetts: $56,551.

Top Paying Cities for Command Center 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: $65,541
  • San Francisco: $64,897
  • Oakland: $63,457

What Skills Can Increase a Command Center Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 9.43% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Phlebotomy (Mentioned in 3.41% Job Postings): Phlebotomy is the process of making a puncture in a vein, usually in the arm, with a cannula for the purpose of drawing blood.
  • Medical Laboratory (Mentioned in 1.98% Job Postings): Testing and analyzing medical and clinical specimens to help in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 9.43%
Phlebotomy 3.41%
Medical Laboratory 1.98%
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 Command Center Engineer's salary.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Product Testing: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Collaboration
$55,601
7%
Product Testing
$55,081
6%
Leadership
$54,042
4%
Initiative
$53,522
3%
Troubleshooting
$53,522
3%
Innovation
$53,522
3%
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Command Center Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Command Center 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 Command Center Engineer

Salaries for a Command Center Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $43,702 in 2023 to around $43,084 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Command Center Engineer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Command Center Engineer Over Time

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