How much does a Thermal Engineer make?
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$96,691
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Thermal Engineer is $96,691 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $80,506 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 $16,184 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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Some related job titles are Cfd Engineer Salaries with median pay of $147,256, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Engineer Salaries with median pay of $66,433, Mechanical Salaries with median pay of $70,364, Packaging Engineer Salaries with median pay of $90,181.
Top Paying Companies
For a Thermal Engineer in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Thermal Engineer in United States. Employers include Meta, Apple and Intel Corporation.
Top Paying Companies
For Thermal Engineer in United States
| 1 | Meta | $206,918 | |
| 2 | Apple | $182,179 | |
| 3 | Intel Corporation | $159,960 | |
| 4 | IBM | $135,927 | |
| 5 | NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory | $129,298 | |
| 6 | Tesla | $127,880 | |
| 7 | SSL | $122,444 | |
| 8 | ZT Systems | $120,196 | |
| 9 | Boeing | $118,236 | |
| 10 | Northrop Grumman | $113,215 |
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Top Paying Industries
For a Thermal Engineer in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Thermal Engineer in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $159,960, Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $129,298, Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $115,725, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $105,368, and Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $93,753.
- Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$129,298
7% Higher than other industries
Information Technology
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Thermal Engineer are Meta, Apple, and Intel Corporation.
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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.
Recent Salaries Shared
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Thermal Engineer pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Thermal Engineer is $80,506 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Thermal Engineer salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 351 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Thermal Engineer employees.
The highest salary for a Thermal Engineer in United States is $115,102 per year.
The lowest salary for a Thermal Engineer in United States is $56,308 per year.
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