Engineering Design Technician Salary in the United States

How much does an Engineering Design Technician make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Engineering Design Technician in the United States is $72,655 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $84,334
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $64,903 to $78,768
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $57,846
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Engineering Design Technician Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $78,768 $6,564 $1,515 $38
Average $72,655 $6,055 $1,397 $35
25th Percentile $64,903 $5,409 $1,248 $31
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Key Factors That Influence Engineering Design Technician Salaries

An Engineering Design 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Engineering Design Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Engineering Design 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): $62,903
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $73,753
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $83,588
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $94,482
  • Expert (over 8 years): $120,878
Levels Salary
CAE Desig... Level Engineering Design Technician$62,903
Engineeri... Level Engineering Design Technician$73,753
CAE Desig... Level Engineering Design Technician$83,588
CAE Desig... Level Engineering Design Technician$94,482
CAE Desig... Level Engineering Design Technician$120,878
$62,903 0 yr
$73,753 < 2 yrs
$83,588 2-4 yrs
$94,482 5-8 yrs
$120,878 > 8 yrs
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How Do Engineering Design 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 Engineering Design Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $80,443.
  • California: $80,138.
  • Massachusetts: $79,070.

Top Paying Cities for Engineering Design 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: $91,639
  • San Francisco: $90,738
  • Oakland: $88,726

What Skills Can Increase an Engineering Design Technician's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 5.24% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
  • Safety Standards (Mentioned in 2.62% Job Postings): Safety standards are designed to ensure the safety of products, activities and processes, etc. They may be advisory or compulsory and are normally laid down by an advisory or regulatory body that may be either voluntary or statutory.
  • Energy Management (Mentioned in 1.9% Job Postings): Energy management includes planning and operation of energy production and energy consumption units. Objectives are resource conservation, climate protection and cost savings, while the users have permanent access to the energy they need. It is connected closely to environmental management, production management, logistics and other established business functions. The VDI-Guideline 4602 released a definition which includes the economic dimension: “Energy management is the proactive, organized and systematic coordination of procurement, conversion, distribution and use of energy to meet the requirements, taking into account environmental and economic objectives”.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Planning 5.24%
Safety Standards 2.62%
Energy Management 1.9%
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 Engineering Design Technician's salary.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Teamwork: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Scheduling: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Collaboration
$80,647
11%
Teamwork
$80,647
11%
Scheduling
$79,193
9%
Coordination
$77,740
7%
Written Communication
$76,287
5%
Problem Solving
$75,561
4%
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Engineering Design Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Engineering Design 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.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

Salary Trends for Engineering Design Technician

Salaries for an Engineering Design Technician can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $60,698 in 2023 to around $61,074 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Engineering Design Technician salary trends, .

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