What are the main factors that influence an Entry Production Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Entry Production Engineer's salary?

An Entry Production Engineer's salary grows with experience: an Entry Production Engineer (0-2 years)earns $79,065, an Engineer, Experienced - Production (2-4 years)earns $89,629, a Manufacturing Production Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $100,007, a Manufacturing Production Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $125,865, an Engineer, Lead/Master - Production (7-10 years)earns $144,591,

What are the highest paying states for an Entry Production Engineer?

Entry Production Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Entry Production Engineer roles are District of Columbia $87,600, California $87,300, Massachusetts $86,100. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Entry Production Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Entry Production Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Entry Process Engineer: $86,700; Entry Level Project Engineer: $86,101; Project Engineer - Entry: $86,090; Entry Engineer: $79,700; Entry Manufacturing Engineer: $79,100.

How do different companies affect an Entry Production Engineer's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Entry Production Engineer roles. Large, established industry leaders like C R Bard Inc ($128,509) and Henry Schein Canada ($124,697) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $82,041.

Entry Production Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does an Entry Production Engineer make in the United States?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Entry Production Engineer in the United States is $79,100 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

However, an Entry Production Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $90,563
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $72,600 to $85,100
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $66,682

10% $66,682

50% (Median) $79,100

90% $90,563

Entry Production Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$85,100	$7,092	$1,637	$41
Average	$79,100	$6,592	$1,521	$38
25th Percentile	$72,600	$6,050	$1,396	$35

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Key Factors That Influence Entry Production Engineer Salaries

An Entry Production 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Entry Production Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Entry Production 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 Production Engineer (0-2 years): $79,065
Engineer, Experienced - Production (2-4 years): $89,629
Manufacturing Production Engineer III (4-7 years): $100,007
Manufacturing Production Engineer IV (7+ years): $125,865
Engineer, Lead/Master - Production (7-10 years): $144,591

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Production Engineer	0-2 years	$79,065
Engineer, Experienced - Production	2-4 years	$89,629
Manufacturing Production Engineer III	4-7 years	$100,007
Manufacturing Production Engineer IV	7+ years	$125,865
Engineer, Lead/Master - Production	7-10 years	$144,591

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How Do Entry Production Engineer 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 Entry Production Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $87,600.
California: $87,300.
Massachusetts: $86,100.

District of Columbia $87,600 California $87,300 Massachusetts $86,100 Washington $85,800 New Jersey $85,700 Alaska $85,600 Connecticut $84,500 New York $84,100

Hawaii $82,700 Rhode Island $82,000 Maryland $81,600 Minnesota $81,000 Colorado $80,700 Illinois $80,600 Oregon $80,300 Delaware $80,100

New Hampshire $80,000 Virginia $79,700 Pennsylvania $78,800 Nevada $78,300 North Dakota $78,200 Michigan $77,900 Wisconsin $77,800 Vermont $77,700

Texas $77,200 Arizona $77,100 Maine $77,100 Ohio $77,000 Georgia $76,300 Indiana $75,900 Wyoming $75,900 Utah $75,800

Iowa $75,700 Kansas $75,300 Louisiana $75,200 North Carolina $75,200 Missouri $75,200 Florida $74,900 Montana $74,700 Nebraska $74,500

Kentucky $74,500 South Carolina $74,100 Tennessee $73,900 Idaho $73,900 New Mexico $73,300 Oklahoma $73,200 Alabama $72,700 South Dakota $71,900

Arkansas $71,500 West Virginia $71,200 Mississippi $70,600

Top Paying Cities for Entry Production 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: $99,800
San Francisco: $98,700
Oakland: $96,600

San Jose, CA $99,800

San Francisco, CA $98,700

Oakland, CA $96,600

New York, NY $91,100

Paramus, NJ $90,000

Queens Village, NY $90,000

Passaic, NJ $89,900

Bergenfield, NJ $89,900

Huntington, NY $89,700

Stamford, CT $89,700

Newark, NJ $89,100

Bridgeport, CT $88,900

Vallejo, CA $88,800

New Brunswick, NJ $88,700

Petaluma, CA $88,700

Middlesex, NJ $88,500

Somerset, NJ $88,500

Santa Cruz, CA $88,400

Boston, MA $87,900

Monterey, CA $87,600

Seattle, WA $87,400

Santa Rosa, CA $87,400

Los Angeles, CA $87,400

Juneau, AK $87,200

Washington, DC $87,100

Orange, CA $86,800

Santa Ana, CA $86,600

Anchorage, AK $86,500

Anaheim, CA $86,500

Long Beach, CA $86,500

Santa Maria, CA $86,300

Everett, WA $86,200

Danbury, CT $86,000

Bremerton, WA $85,900

Tacoma, WA $85,600

New Suffolk, NY $85,600

Sacramento, CA $85,500

Santa Barbara, CA $85,500

Trenton, NJ $85,400

San Diego, CA $85,400

Brockton, MA $85,300

Fairbanks, AK $85,100

Lompoc, CA $84,900

Lowell, MA $84,800

Ventura, CA $84,800

Nashua, NH $84,800

Stockton, CA $84,800

Modesto, CA $84,200

Poughkeepsie, NY $84,000

Olympia, WA $83,900

Kennewick, WA $83,900

New Haven, CT $83,900

Lawrence, MA $83,600

Hartford, CT $83,500

Riverside, CA $83,500

New Bedford, MA $83,400

Richland, WA $83,400

San Bernardino, CA $83,300

Bakersfield, CA $83,300

New Britain, CT $83,200

Atlantic City, NJ $83,200

New London, CT $83,200

Norwich, CT $83,200

Portsmouth, NH $83,200

Boulder, CO $83,000

Portland, OR $82,900

Worcester, MA $82,900

Minneapolis, MN $82,600

Philadelphia, PA $82,500

Honolulu, HI $82,300

Saint Paul, MN $82,200

Vineland, NJ $82,200

Providence, RI $82,000

Chicago, IL $81,800

Bellingham, WA $81,700

Springfield, MA $81,600

Baltimore, MD $81,600

Chico, CA $81,400

Pittsfield, MA $81,200

Manchester, NH $81,000

Spokane, WA $80,700

Denver, CO $80,700

Albany, NY $80,300

Troy, NY $80,300

Nassau, NY $80,200

Schenectady, NY $80,100

Wilmington, DE $80,000

Burlington, VT $79,900

Salem, OR $79,900

Yakima, WA $79,600

Portland, ME $79,600

Rochester, MN $79,300

Reno, NV $79,300

Fresno, CA $79,300

Milwaukee, WI $79,200

Detroit, MI $79,100

Ann Arbor, MI $79,100

Allentown, PA $79,100

Colorado Springs, CO $79,000

Carson City, NV $78,900

Syracuse, NY $78,900

Houston, TX $78,800

Eugene, OR $78,800

Gary, IN $78,700

Springfield, OR $78,600

Bismarck, ND $78,600

Galveston, TX $78,500

Fort Collins, CO $78,400

Concord, NH $78,400

Medford, OR $78,400

Austin, TX $78,300

Mesa, AZ $78,200

Reading, PA $78,200

Phoenix, AZ $78,200

Dallas, TX $78,100

Saint Cloud, MN $78,100

Madison, WI $77,900

Utica, NY $77,700

Raleigh, NC $77,600

Des Moines, IA $77,600

Rochester, NY $77,600

Atlanta, GA $77,500

Battle Creek, MI $77,400

Salt Lake City, UT $77,400

Lancaster, PA $77,300

Harrisburg, PA $77,200

Boca Raton, FL $77,100

Fort Worth, TX $77,100

Columbus, OH $77,100

Kansas City, KS $77,100

Kansas City, MO $77,100

Champaign, IL $77,100

Pittsburgh, PA $77,000

Richmond, VA $77,000

Indianapolis, IN $77,000

Cleveland, OH $77,000

Las Vegas, NV $76,900

Cincinnati, OH $76,900

Petersburg, VA $76,800

Pueblo, CO $76,600

Lebanon, PA $76,600

Huntsville, AL $76,600

Lansing, MI $76,600

Appleton, WI $76,500

Buffalo, NY $76,500

Dayton, OH $76,500

Racine, WI $76,500

Charlotte, NC $76,500

Elkhart, IN $76,400

Saint Louis, MO $76,400

York, PA $76,400

Gastonia, NC $76,400

Billings, MT $76,400

Beaumont, TX $76,300

Lorain, OH $76,300

Benton Harbor, MI $76,300

Toledo, OH $76,300

Binghamton, NY $76,300

Fargo, ND $76,200

Elyria, OH $76,200

Rock Hill, SC $76,200

Rockford, IL $76,200

Springfield, IL $76,200

Flagstaff, AZ $76,100

Fort Lauderdale, FL $76,100

Duluth, MN $76,000

Miami, FL $76,000

Grand Forks, ND $76,000

Cheyenne, WY $76,000

Bangor, ME $75,800

Louisville, KY $75,700

Durham, NC $75,700

Cedar Rapids, IA $75,700

Grand Rapids, MI $75,600

Hialeah, FL $75,600

Casper, WY $75,500

Scranton, PA $75,400

New Orleans, LA $75,400

Virginia Beach, VA $75,400

Akron, OH $75,400

Peoria, IL $75,300

Sarasota, FL $75,200

Nashville, TN $75,200

Omaha, NE $75,200

Green Bay, WI $75,200

Jamestown, NY $75,100

Davenport, IA $75,100

Tucson, AZ $75,100

Baton Rouge, LA $75,100

Charleston, SC $75,100

Saint Petersburg, FL $75,000

Tampa, FL $75,000

Evansville, IN $74,900

Port Arthur, TX $74,900

Bradenton, FL $74,900

Santa Fe, NM $74,800

Clearwater, FL $74,600

Orlando, FL $74,600

High Point, NC $74,400

Newport News, VA $74,400

Albuquerque, NM $74,400

La Crosse, WI $74,400

Canton, OH $74,400

Ogden, UT $74,300

Corpus Christi, TX $74,300

Norfolk, VA $74,200

Laramie, WY $74,200

Rock Island, IL $74,200

Saginaw, MI $74,100

Salisbury, NC $74,100

Boise, ID $74,100

Moline, IL $74,100

Jacksonville, FL $74,100

Fort Myers, FL $74,000

Memphis, TN $74,000

Tulsa, OK $74,000

Spartanburg, SC $73,900

Waterloo, IA $73,900

Provo, UT $73,800

Fort Wayne, IN $73,800

Lincoln, NE $73,800

Cedar Falls, IA $73,700

San Antonio, TX $73,700

Greensboro, NC $73,600

South Bend, IN $73,600

Savannah, GA $73,500

Muskegon, MI $73,500

Birmingham, AL $73,500

Winston Salem, NC $73,500

Lake Charles, LA $73,300

Anderson, IN $73,300

Lexington, KY $73,200

Augusta, GA $73,200

Greenville, SC $73,200

Lima, OH $73,200

Columbia, SC $73,100

Springfield, OH $73,100

Wichita, KS $73,100

Tuscaloosa, AL $73,100

Bloomington, IN $72,900

Asheville, NC $72,900

Knoxville, TN $72,600

Shreveport, LA $72,600

Wilmington, NC $72,500

Roanoke, VA $72,500

Topeka, KS $72,300

Frankfort, KY $72,300

Oklahoma City, OK $72,300

Melbourne, FL $72,200

Longview, TX $72,200

Chillicothe, OH $72,200

Sioux Falls, SD $72,100

Mobile, AL $72,100

Terre Haute, IN $72,100

Altoona, PA $72,000

Amarillo, TX $72,000

Killeen, TX $71,900

Fayetteville, AR $71,900

Sioux City, IA $71,800

Idaho Falls, ID $71,800

Chattanooga, TN $71,800

Lynchburg, VA $71,700

Gainesville, FL $71,600

Portsmouth, OH $71,600

Clarksville, TN $71,500

Little Rock, AR $71,500

Lafayette, LA $71,500

Youngstown, OH $71,500

Daytona Beach, FL $71,500

Temple, TX $71,400

Pensacola, FL $71,400

Hopkinsville, KY $71,200

Erie, PA $71,200

Florence, SC $71,200

Charleston, WV $71,000

Great Falls, MT $71,000

Tallahassee, FL $70,900

Fayetteville, NC $70,900

Macon, GA $70,900

Pine Bluff, AR $70,800

Waco, TX $70,800

Helena, MT $70,800

Vincennes, IN $70,700

Lubbock, TX $70,600

Alamogordo, NM $70,600

Twin Falls, ID $70,500

Rapid City, SD $70,500

Greenville, MS $70,300

Parkersburg, WV $70,300

Jackson, MS $70,300

Huntington, WV $70,300

Montgomery, AL $70,200

Wichita Falls, TX $70,200

Springfield, MO $70,200

Biloxi, MS $70,100

Monroe, LA $70,000

Johnstown, PA $70,000

Sumter, SC $70,000

Columbus, GA $70,000

Abilene, TX $69,800

Pascagoula, MS $69,800

Kingsport, TN $69,600

Albany, GA $69,600

Gulfport, MS $69,600

Alexandria, LA $69,300

Fort Smith, AR $69,100

El Paso, TX $68,900

Las Cruces, NM $68,500

Harlingen, TX $68,300

Pocatello, ID $68,300

Florence, AL $68,200

Brownsville, TX $68,200

Mcallen, TX $68,000

Dothan, AL $67,900

Columbus, MS $67,500

Altus, OK $67,100

Lawton, OK $66,900

Pierre, SD $66,700

What Skills Can Increase an Entry Production Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Problem Solving (Mentioned in 7.04% Job Postings): Analyzing and identifying the root cause of problems and applying critical thinking skills to solve problems.
Metal Fabrication (Mentioned in 2.14% Job Postings): Metal fabrication is defined as creating products or structures by cutting, bending, and/or assembling metal material.
Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 1.71% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.

Skills	Demand Percentage
Problem Solving	7.04%
Metal Fabrication	2.14%
Microsoft Office	1.71%

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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 Entry Production Engineer's salary.

ERP: Can increase your salary by up to 36%.
Metal Fabrication: Can increase your salary by up to 24%.
Salesforce: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
ERP	$107,576	36%
Metal Fabrication	$98,084	24%
Salesforce	$91,756	16%

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Entry Production Engineer Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Entry Production Engineer salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $88,319. While startup companies pay approximate $74,738.

Entry Production Engineer Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$74,738
Growth Stage	51~500	$79,032
Established	501~5000	$85,293
Enterprise	5000+	$88,319

Entry Production Engineer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Entry Production Engineer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 49% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Entry Production Engineer positions in Transportation or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Entry Production Engineer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Entry Production Engineer

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$98,875	$48.0	25%
Pharmaceuticals	$94,920	$46.0	20%
Energy & Utilities	$90,965	$44.0	15%
Aerospace & Defense	$87,010	$42.0	10%
Software & Networking	$87,010	$42.0	10%

How Education impacts an Entry Production Engineer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Entry Production Engineers enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Entry Production Engineer with a Associate's Degree is between $73,645 and $77,312).

Entry Production Engineer Salaries by Degree Level

$80,500
$79,500
$78,500
$77,600
$76,600
$75,600
$74,700
$73,700

Typical Education for Entry Production Engineer
Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	10.4%
High School	10.4%
Associates	7.8%
Bachelors	69.6%
Masters	11.3%
Doctorate	0.9%

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Entry Production Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Entry Production 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.

$72,600

Average $79,100/year

$85,100

$6,050

Average $6,592/month

$7,092

$1,396

Average $1,521/week

$1,637

$35

Average $38/hour

$41

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$85,100	$7,092	$1,637	$41
Average	$79,100	$6,592	$1,521	$38
25th Percentile	$72,600	$6,050	$1,396	$35

Entry Production Engineer Salary Growth & Career Path

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Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As an Entry Production Engineer, you have the following paths for advancement. The table below compares the salary raises for common next-step roles. By comparing these figures, you can choose the career path that best meets your financial goals.

Entry Production Engineer Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role	Estimate Salary	Projected Raise
Biologics Manufacturing Engineer II	$97,100	23%
Manufacturing Execution System Engineer II	$94,600	20%
Intermediate Manufacturing Engineer	$89,630	13%
Engineer, Experienced - Production	$89,700	13%

Salary Trends for Entry Production Engineer

Salaries for an Entry Production Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $68,679 in 2023 to around $68,694 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Entry Production Engineer salary trends, .

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Most common benefits for Entry Production Engineer

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Common company salaries for Entry Production Engineer

Here are companies hiring for Entry Production Engineer and their salaries, click below for more details.

C $128,509/per year

C R Bard Inc Biotechnology the United States

H $124,697/per year

Henry Schein Canada Biotechnology the United States

N $123,899/per year

Nordex Inc Biotechnology the United States

N $120,416/per year

Nipro Corp Biotechnology the United States

E $115,870/per year

Enovis Biotechnology the United States

A $114,553/per year

Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy Biotechnology the United States

M $112,110/per year

MiniMed Inc Biotechnology the United States

L $111,500/per year

Labcorp Drug Development Biotechnology the United States

L $110,229/per year

Life Technologies Corp Biotechnology the United States

Z $106,224/per year

Zimmer Biomet Biotechnology the United States

P $103,077/per year

Promontory Therapeutics Biotechnology the United States

S $102,181/per year

Steris PLC Biotechnology the United States

G $97,274/per year

Gavin Conferences Pty Ltd Biotechnology the United States

E $94,764/per year

Endeavor BioMedicines Biotechnology the United States

R $94,402/per year

Replay Holdings LLC Biotechnology the United States

P $94,235/per year

Pleno Inc Biotechnology the United States

S $93,666/per year

Simulaids Inc Biotechnology the United States

N $88,880/per year

NOIRLab/CAS Biotechnology the United States

O $86,468/per year

Onward Technology Biotechnology the United States

L $84,895/per year

LED Medical Diagnostics Inc Biotechnology the United States

E $84,682/per year

Eyeco Ltd Biotechnology the United States

P $84,523/per year

Paerosol Biotechnology the United States

I $83,525/per year

IONIQ Sciences Inc Biotechnology the United States

S $82,815/per year

Stateside PPE Biotechnology the United States

D $82,041/per year

Digi Bio Biotechnology the United States

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FAQ about Entry Production Engineer

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Entry Production Engineer?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Entry Production Engineer roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

2. Is engineer 1 Entry Level?

Yes, Engineer I is an entry-level position in the Public Works Department. These engineers work under the supervision of an administrative supervisor, performing tasks both in the office and in the field. The salary for this role typically ranges from $72,000 to $85,800, with a midpoint of $78,400.

3. What is a good Entry Level salary in us?

A good entry-level salary for a Production Engineer in the USA ranges from $72,000 to $85,800 annually. The average salary is approximately $78,400, reflecting the competitive nature of the field. This is significantly higher than the general entry-level salary, highlighting the demand for skilled engineers.

4. How much does a beginner engineer earn in USA?

A beginner production engineer in the USA typically earns between $72,000 and $85,800 annually, with a median salary of around $78,400. This range reflects the entry-level compensation in the engineering field, which can vary based on industry and location.

5. What salary should I ask for an Entry Level engineer?

For an Entry Level Engineer, you should consider asking for a salary within the range of $72,000 to $85,800. The midpoint of this range is approximately $78,400, which reflects a competitive salary based on current market data. Adjust your expectations based on your skills and the specific job requirements.

6. Can I negotiate my entry-level salary?

Salary negotiation is a valuable skill for entry-level candidates to exercise. While asking for more money can feel uncomfortable, it can lead to a gratifying payoff. For an Entry Production Engineer, salaries range from $72,000 to $85,800, with a midpoint of $78,400. Overcoming discomfort in negotiation can result in higher pay for your skills and hard work.

7. How much does a junior engineer earn in America?

In America, an Entry Production Engineer typically earns between $72,000 and $85,800 annually. The average salary is around $78,400. This range reflects the varying levels of experience and specific job responsibilities within the engineering field.

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