Data Visualization Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does a Data Visualization Engineer make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Data Visualization Engineer in the United States is $127,450 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $61.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $149,512
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $117,871 to $138,998
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $109,149
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Data Visualization Engineer Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $138,998 $11,583 $2,673 $67
Average $127,450 $10,621 $2,451 $61
25th Percentile $117,871 $9,823 $2,267 $57
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Key Factors That Influence Data Visualization Engineer Salaries

A Data Visualization 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 Data Visualization Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Data Visualization 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): $77,390
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $104,569
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $127,230
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $146,088
  • Expert (over 8 years): $170,351
Levels Salary
Database ... Level Data Visualization Engineer$77,390
Database ... Level Data Visualization Engineer$104,569
Data Visu... Level Data Visualization Engineer$127,230
Database ... Level Data Visualization Engineer$146,088
Database ... Level Data Visualization Engineer$170,351
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$127,230 2-4 yrs
$146,088 5-8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Data Visualization 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: $160,752
  • San Francisco: $159,172
  • Oakland: $155,642

What Skills Can Increase a Data Visualization Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 3.44% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Computer Science (Mentioned in 3.75% Job Postings): Computer science is the study of computation, automation, and information. Computer science spans theoretical disciplines (such as algorithms, theory of computation, information theory, and automation) to practical disciplines.
  • Agile (Mentioned in 2.1% Job Postings): Agile is a development process where feedback is continuously gathered from users to create the best user experience.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 3.44%
Computer Science 3.75%
Agile 2.1%
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 Data Visualization Engineer's salary.
  • Machine Learning: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
  • Products and Services: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Machine Learning
$129,999
2%
Innovation
$129,999
2%
Products and Services
$129,999
2%
Software Engineering
$129,999
2%
Data Infrastructure
$129,999
2%
Data Quality
$128,724
1%
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Data Visualization Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Data Visualization 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 Data Visualization Engineer

Salaries for a Data Visualization Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $122,281 in 2023 to around $121,713 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Data Visualization Engineer salary trends, .

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