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Automation Engineer III Salary in the United States

Automation Engineer III Salary

How much does a Automation Engineer III make in the United States? The average Automation Engineer III salary in the United States is $125,140 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $112,120 and $138,750. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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10th Percentile Automation Engineer III Salary $100,266 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Automation Engineer III Salary $112,120 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Automation Engineer III Salary $125,140 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Automation Engineer III Salary $138,750 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Automation Engineer III Salary $151,141 US March 26, 2024
25% $112,120 10% $100,266 90% $151,141 75% $138,750 $125,140 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Automation Engineer III develops technical designs, process diagrams, SCADA block diagrams, and control schematics to implement automation controls. Designs, installs, optimizes, and adapts electronic control systems and instruments to automate and monitor industrial processes. Being a Automation Engineer III models, tests, and measures output and data to analyze performance or quality issues and develop solutions. Configures systems using PLC and HMI techniques. In addition, Automation Engineer III requires a bachelor's degree in engineering. Typically reports to a manager. Being a Automation Engineer III work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Working as a Automation Engineer III typically requires 4 -7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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    Control Systems Engineer II

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    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    7 + years experience
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