Engineering Technician Salaries

How much does an Engineering Technician make?

Updated Sep 10, 2023

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$61,265 / yrTotal Pay
$55,703 / yrBase Pay
$5,562 / yrAdditional Pay

$61,265

 / yr
$42K$90K
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The estimated total pay for a Engineering Technician is $61,265 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $55,703 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $5,562 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

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Total Pay Trajectory

For Engineering Technician

$61,265 /yr
Engineering Technician
$74,025 /yr
Senior Engineering Technician
$64,218 /yr
Engineering Technician IV
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Job TitleSalary
Engineering Technician$61,265 /yr
Senior Engineering Technician$74,025 /yr
Engineering Technician IV$64,218 /yr

Top Paying Companies

For an Engineering Technician in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for an Engineering Technician in United States. Employers include Apple, Occidental Petroleum and Aera Energy.

1
Apple
Apple
$95,298/yr
5K open jobs
4
EOG
$87,980/yr
9
SLB
$82,870/yr
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Top Paying Companies

For Engineering Technician in United States

1Apple$95,298
2Occidental Petroleum$91,917
3Aera Energy$88,834
4EOG$87,980
5Amazon$86,443
6Lam Research$84,081
7Chesapeake Energy$83,955
8Intel Corporation$83,504
9SLB$82,870
10Qualcomm$82,820
Total Pay Trajectory

For Engineering Technician

$61,265 /yr
Engineering Technician
$74,025 /yr
Senior Engineering Technician
$64,218 /yr
Engineering Technician IV
See Full Career Path

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What is the total pay trajectory for Engineering Technician?

Job TitleSalary
Engineering Technician$61,265 /yr
Senior Engineering Technician$74,025 /yr
Engineering Technician IV$64,218 /yr

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Intel Corporation
4.1
Engineering TechnicianSee 200 salaries from all locations

$83,504

 / yr
Applied Materials
4.1
Engineering TechnicianSee 130 salaries from all locations

$37

 / hr
Tesla
3.6
Engineering TechnicianSee 116 salaries from all locations

$36

 / hr
Aerotek
3.5
Engineering TechnicianSee 94 salaries from all locations

$54,912

 / yr
Terracon
3.8
Engineering TechnicianSee 82 salaries from all locations

$28

 / hr
Black & Veatch
3.5
Engineering TechnicianSee 79 salaries from all locations

$65,222

 / yr
L3Harris
3.7
Engineering TechnicianSee 67 salaries from all locations

$58,059

 / yr

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Advance Testing Co Inc
4
Engineering TechnicianSee 65 salaries from all locations

$25

 / hr
Lam Research
4
Engineering TechnicianSee 53 salaries from all locations

$40

 / hr
Samsung Austin Semiconductor
3.6
Engineering TechnicianSee 48 salaries from all locations

$33

 / hr
Honeywell
4
Engineering TechnicianSee 36 salaries from all locations

$56,922

 / yr
Northrop Grumman
4
Engineering TechnicianSee 31 salaries from all locations

$62,386

 / yr
Osmose Utilities Services, Inc.
3.3
Engineering TechnicianSee 30 salaries from all locations

$28

 / hr
Geo-Technology Associates
3.9
Engineering TechnicianSee 26 salaries from all locations

$27

 / hr
Qualcomm
4.1
Engineering TechnicianSee 25 salaries from all locations

$39

 / hr
US Navy
3.7
Engineering TechnicianSee 25 salaries from all locations

$54,241

 / yr
SAIC
4
Engineering TechnicianSee 23 salaries from all locations

$27

 / hr
US Army Corps of Engineers
4
Engineering TechnicianSee 22 salaries from all locations

$56,529

 / yr
Flex
4
Engineering TechnicianSee 21 salaries from all locations

$26

 / hr
BAE Systems USA
3.7
Engineering TechnicianSee 20 salaries from all locations

$28

 / hr
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Engineering Technician Salaries

Job TitleSalary
Intel Corporation Engineering Technician salaries - 200 salaries reported$83,504/yr
Applied Materials Engineering Technician salaries - 130 salaries reported$37/hr
Tesla Engineering Technician salaries - 116 salaries reported$36/hr
Aerotek Engineering Technician salaries - 94 salaries reported$54,912/yr
Terracon Engineering Technician salaries - 82 salaries reported$28/hr
Black & Veatch Engineering Technician salaries - 79 salaries reported$65,222/yr
L3Harris Engineering Technician salaries - 67 salaries reported$58,059/yr
Advance Testing Co Inc Engineering Technician salaries - 65 salaries reported$25/hr
Lam Research Engineering Technician salaries - 53 salaries reported$40/hr
Samsung Austin Semiconductor Engineering Technician salaries - 48 salaries reported$33/hr
Honeywell Engineering Technician salaries - 36 salaries reported$56,922/yr
Northrop Grumman Engineering Technician salaries - 31 salaries reported$62,386/yr
Osmose Utilities Services, Inc. Engineering Technician salaries - 30 salaries reported$28/hr
Geo-Technology Associates Engineering Technician salaries - 26 salaries reported$27/hr
Qualcomm Engineering Technician salaries - 25 salaries reported$39/hr
US Navy Engineering Technician salaries - 25 salaries reported$54,241/yr
SAIC Engineering Technician salaries - 23 salaries reported$27/hr
US Army Corps of Engineers Engineering Technician salaries - 22 salaries reported$56,529/yr
Flex Engineering Technician salaries - 21 salaries reported$26/hr
BAE Systems USA Engineering Technician salaries - 20 salaries reported$28/hr
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Top Paying Industries

For an Engineering Technician in United States

The top 5 paying industries for an Engineering Technician in United States are Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $75,608, Information Technology with a median total pay of $65,445, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $61,518, Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $60,092, and Healthcare with a median total pay of $60,032.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Energy, Mining & UtilitiesEnergy, Mining & Utilities$75,608

    21% Higher than other industries

  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$65,445

    9% Higher than other industries

  • Pharmaceutical & BiotechnologyPharmaceutical & Biotechnology$61,518

    4% Higher than other industries

  • Aerospace & DefenseAerospace & Defense$60,092

    1% Higher than other industries

  • HealthcareHealthcare$60,032

    1% Higher than other industries

Energy, Mining & Utilities

Top paying companies in Energy, Mining & Utilities for Engineering Technician are Occidental Petroleum, Aera Energy, and EOG.

Occidental PetroleumOccidental Petroleum$91,917/yr
Aera EnergyAera Energy$88,834/yr
EOGEOG$87,980/yr

Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

What is the pay outlook for Engineering?

Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.

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Engineering Technician

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$92,000

/yr

$90K | $2K

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday
Engineering Technician

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$70,500

/yr

$70K | $500

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Equipment Engineer

United States of America

 | <1 year

$74,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

<1 year
Yesterday
Equipment Engineer

United States of America

 | <1 year

$292,000

/yr

$86K | $206K

Submitted Yesterday

<1 year
Yesterday
Equipment Engineer

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$115,000

/yr

$103K | $12K

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Engineering Technician

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$33

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Engineering Technician

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$25

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday

Engineering Technician pay FAQ

The average salary for an Engineering Technician is $61,265 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 6062 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an Engineering Technician employees in United States.

The highest salary for an Engineering Technician in United States is $75,115 per year.

The lowest salary for an Engineering Technician in United States is $50,256 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming an Engineering Technician or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of an Engineering Technician.

Around 71% of engineering technicians on Glassdoor feel they make a good income. User feedback shows that a good engineering technician's salary may include bonuses, benefits, and profit sharing totaling $5,560.80 on average. Earning a bachelor's degree can also significantly increase your earning potential.

Engineering technicians' salaries can vary widely depending on geographical location, education, and seniority, with a typical range between $42,079.00 and $90,021.77. To get an idea of what you could earn, consider learning more about engineering technician career paths.

Incentives can significantly boost your base income, with the average engineering technician earning around $61,259.07 altogether. Therefore, you can expect a total income between $42,079.00 and $90,021.77.

Typically, engineering technicians with bachelor's degrees earn substantially more than non-graduates and engineers with associate's degrees. Therefore, completing a bachelor's degree in engineering technology, electrical engineering, or another related field can help increase your salary as an engineering technician and give you wider access to job opportunities.

Employers often favor candidates with excellent knowledge of health and safety practices. Therefore, earning an OSHA safety certification can help you demonstrate this in-demand skill. You could also consider obtaining Lean certification through the Lean Certification Alliance. This program teaches crucial waste reduction and customer service skills that could make you an attractive candidate and help you earn more as an engineering technician.

Taking a holistic approach to your income can help you negotiate the best possible compensation package for your next engineering technician job. While determining your market value is essential, it's also worth considering your preferred job benefits. Perks such as subsidized retirement savings, generous paid leave, and employer-funded health insurance can significantly improve a so-so base salary offer and boost your household budget.

Don't forget to provide concrete examples of your value as an employee when negotiating with a new or existing employer. For instance, you could point out outstanding client satisfaction feedback or impressive efficiency ratings to make your case more compelling.

About 71.08% of Engineering Technician professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional $5,561 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of an Engineering Technician in United States as a good salary.

Engineering Technician professionals in United States have a wide total pay range, between $42,079 and $90,022 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of $61,259 following the average career path of an Engineering Technician.

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