What are the main factors that influence an ETL Engineer III's salary?

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

How does experience change An ETL Engineer 's salary?

An ETL Engineer 's salary grows with experience: a Data Engineering Specialist I (0-2 years)earns $77,620, a Data Engineering Specialist II (2-4 years)earns $89,350, a ETL Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $104,353, a Data Engineering Specialist IV (7+ years)earns $121,200, a Data Engineering Specialist V (7-10 years)earns $157,951,

What are the highest paying states for an ETL Engineer III?

ETL Engineer III salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for ETL Engineer III roles are District of Columbia $115,540, California $115,110, Massachusetts $113,570. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of ETL Engineer roles make?

Salaries for ETL Engineer level roles vary by specialization: ETL Engineer V: $157,960; ETL Engineer IV: $121,200; ETL Developer: $111,748; Engineer III: $110,730; Data Warehouse Engineer III: $110,603.

How do different companies affect an ETL Engineer III's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for ETL Engineer III 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.

ETL Engineer III Salary in the United States

How much does an ETL Engineer III make in the United States?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an ETL Engineer III in the United States is $104,360 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $50.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $120,427
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $97,490 to $112,770
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $91,235

10% $91,235

50% (Median) $104,360

90% $120,427

ETL Engineer III Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$112,770	$9,398	$2,169	$54
Average	$104,360	$8,697	$2,007	$50
25th Percentile	$97,490	$8,124	$1,875	$47

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Key Factors That Influence ETL Engineer III Salaries

An ETL Engineer III'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 ETL Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an ETL Engineer III'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:

Data Engineering Specialist I (0-2 years): $77,620
Data Engineering Specialist II (2-4 years): $89,350
ETL Engineer III (4-7 years): $104,353
Data Engineering Specialist IV (7+ years): $121,200
Data Engineering Specialist V (7-10 years): $157,951

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Data Engineering Specialist I	0-2 years	$77,620
Data Engineering Specialist II	2-4 years	$89,350
ETL Engineer III	4-7 years	$104,353
Data Engineering Specialist IV	7+ years	$121,200
Data Engineering Specialist V	7-10 years	$157,951

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How Do ETL Engineer III 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 ETL Engineer IIIs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $115,540.
California: $115,110.
Massachusetts: $113,570.

District of Columbia $115,540 California $115,110 Massachusetts $113,570 Washington $113,150 New Jersey $113,110 Alaska $112,970 Connecticut $111,530 New York $110,940

Hawaii $109,070 Rhode Island $108,200 Maryland $107,600 Minnesota $106,790 Colorado $106,480 Illinois $106,370 Oregon $105,980 Delaware $105,680

New Hampshire $105,500 Virginia $105,090 Pennsylvania $103,890 Nevada $103,280 North Dakota $103,080 Michigan $102,770 Wisconsin $102,660 Vermont $102,430

Texas $101,790 Maine $101,750 Arizona $101,690 Ohio $101,610 Georgia $100,650 Indiana $100,170 Wyoming $100,080 Utah $99,930

Iowa $99,870 Kansas $99,370 Louisiana $99,220 North Carolina $99,170 Missouri $99,150 Florida $98,740 Montana $98,520 Nebraska $98,320

Kentucky $98,200 South Carolina $97,780 Tennessee $97,520 Idaho $97,420 New Mexico $96,660 Oklahoma $96,490 Alabama $95,870 South Dakota $94,840

Arkansas $94,280 West Virginia $93,970 Mississippi $93,070

Top Paying Cities for ETL Engineer IIIs

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: $131,630
San Francisco: $130,180
Oakland: $127,440

San Jose, CA $131,630

San Francisco, CA $130,180

Oakland, CA $127,440

New York, NY $120,160

Paramus, NJ $118,700

Queens Village, NY $118,690

Passaic, NJ $118,590

Bergenfield, NJ $118,580

Stamford, CT $118,350

Huntington, NY $118,310

Newark, NJ $117,540

Bridgeport, CT $117,320

Vallejo, CA $117,110

New Brunswick, NJ $117,070

Petaluma, CA $117,010

Middlesex, NJ $116,810

Somerset, NJ $116,730

Santa Cruz, CA $116,600

Boston, MA $115,960

Monterey, CA $115,600

Seattle, WA $115,360

Santa Rosa, CA $115,340

Los Angeles, CA $115,300

Juneau, AK $115,030

Washington, DC $114,920

Orange, CA $114,550

Santa Ana, CA $114,270

Long Beach, CA $114,170

Anaheim, CA $114,150

Anchorage, AK $114,090

Santa Maria, CA $113,780

Everett, WA $113,760

Danbury, CT $113,390

Bremerton, WA $113,250

Tacoma, WA $112,870

New Suffolk, NY $112,870

Sacramento, CA $112,840

Santa Barbara, CA $112,730

Trenton, NJ $112,610

San Diego, CA $112,610

Brockton, MA $112,500

Fairbanks, AK $112,240

Lompoc, CA $111,980

Lowell, MA $111,890

Ventura, CA $111,870

Nashua, NH $111,850

Stockton, CA $111,840

Modesto, CA $111,080

Poughkeepsie, NY $110,850

Olympia, WA $110,650

Kennewick, WA $110,650

New Haven, CT $110,610

Lawrence, MA $110,230

Hartford, CT $110,130

Riverside, CA $110,110

New Bedford, MA $110,000

Richland, WA $110,000

Bakersfield, CA $109,860

San Bernardino, CA $109,820

New Britain, CT $109,810

Atlantic City, NJ $109,810

New London, CT $109,760

Norwich, CT $109,730

Portsmouth, NH $109,710

Boulder, CO $109,490

Portland, OR $109,350

Worcester, MA $109,340

Minneapolis, MN $109,010

Philadelphia, PA $108,870

Honolulu, HI $108,520

Saint Paul, MN $108,470

Vineland, NJ $108,450

Providence, RI $108,150

Chicago, IL $107,840

Bellingham, WA $107,720

Springfield, MA $107,630

Baltimore, MD $107,600

Chico, CA $107,340

Pittsfield, MA $107,060

Manchester, NH $106,860

Spokane, WA $106,400

Denver, CO $106,390

Albany, NY $105,900

Troy, NY $105,860

Nassau, NY $105,750

Schenectady, NY $105,640

Wilmington, DE $105,560

Burlington, VT $105,410

Salem, OR $105,370

Portland, ME $105,050

Yakima, WA $104,940

Rochester, MN $104,620

Reno, NV $104,570

Fresno, CA $104,570

Milwaukee, WI $104,470

Detroit, MI $104,370

Ann Arbor, MI $104,350

Allentown, PA $104,340

Colorado Springs, CO $104,160

Syracuse, NY $104,110

Carson City, NV $104,110

Houston, TX $103,960

Eugene, OR $103,910

Gary, IN $103,780

Springfield, OR $103,700

Bismarck, ND $103,680

Galveston, TX $103,610

Medford, OR $103,450

Fort Collins, CO $103,410

Concord, NH $103,360

Austin, TX $103,320

Mesa, AZ $103,110

Reading, PA $103,100

Phoenix, AZ $103,080

Dallas, TX $103,050

Saint Cloud, MN $102,950

Madison, WI $102,810

Utica, NY $102,530

Rochester, NY $102,360

Des Moines, IA $102,350

Raleigh, NC $102,340

Atlanta, GA $102,190

Battle Creek, MI $102,160

Salt Lake City, UT $102,120

Lancaster, PA $101,970

Harrisburg, PA $101,820

Kansas City, MO $101,720

Champaign, IL $101,700

Kansas City, KS $101,700

Fort Worth, TX $101,690

Columbus, OH $101,670

Boca Raton, FL $101,640

Pittsburgh, PA $101,600

Richmond, VA $101,560

Indianapolis, IN $101,540

Cleveland, OH $101,530

Las Vegas, NV $101,400

Cincinnati, OH $101,400

Petersburg, VA $101,250

Huntsville, AL $101,090

Lansing, MI $101,020

Lebanon, PA $101,010

Pueblo, CO $101,000

Appleton, WI $100,970

Buffalo, NY $100,920

Dayton, OH $100,890

Racine, WI $100,870

Charlotte, NC $100,860

Saint Louis, MO $100,830

York, PA $100,770

Elkhart, IN $100,770

Gastonia, NC $100,750

Billings, MT $100,720

Beaumont, TX $100,700

Lorain, OH $100,670

Benton Harbor, MI $100,650

Toledo, OH $100,630

Binghamton, NY $100,580

Rock Hill, SC $100,570

Rockford, IL $100,520

Springfield, IL $100,480

Elyria, OH $100,470

Fargo, ND $100,470

Flagstaff, AZ $100,390

Fort Lauderdale, FL $100,330

Duluth, MN $100,270

Miami, FL $100,270

Cheyenne, WY $100,190

Grand Forks, ND $100,190

Bangor, ME $99,960

Cedar Rapids, IA $99,850

Durham, NC $99,810

Louisville, KY $99,800

Grand Rapids, MI $99,780

Hialeah, FL $99,770

Casper, WY $99,620

Scranton, PA $99,500

New Orleans, LA $99,460

Virginia Beach, VA $99,450

Akron, OH $99,400

Peoria, IL $99,270

Sarasota, FL $99,240

Nashville, TN $99,170

Omaha, NE $99,170

Green Bay, WI $99,170

Baton Rouge, LA $99,120

Charleston, SC $99,100

Jamestown, NY $99,050

Davenport, IA $99,050

Tucson, AZ $98,990

Saint Petersburg, FL $98,930

Tampa, FL $98,910

Evansville, IN $98,850

Port Arthur, TX $98,850

Bradenton, FL $98,810

Santa Fe, NM $98,620

Orlando, FL $98,430

Clearwater, FL $98,400

Canton, OH $98,180

La Crosse, WI $98,180

Albuquerque, NM $98,120

Newport News, VA $98,110

High Point, NC $98,080

Ogden, UT $98,030

Corpus Christi, TX $97,950

Norfolk, VA $97,890

Laramie, WY $97,890

Rock Island, IL $97,830

Saginaw, MI $97,800

Jacksonville, FL $97,790

Salisbury, NC $97,770

Boise, ID $97,750

Moline, IL $97,700

Fort Myers, FL $97,670

Memphis, TN $97,650

Tulsa, OK $97,600

Waterloo, IA $97,530

Spartanburg, SC $97,430

Lincoln, NE $97,380

Fort Wayne, IN $97,360

Provo, UT $97,350

Cedar Falls, IA $97,220

San Antonio, TX $97,180

Greensboro, NC $97,140

South Bend, IN $97,130

Savannah, GA $97,010

Muskegon, MI $96,970

Birmingham, AL $96,960

Winston Salem, NC $96,910

Lake Charles, LA $96,660

Anderson, IN $96,640

Lexington, KY $96,600

Augusta, GA $96,570

Greenville, SC $96,570

Lima, OH $96,490

Wichita, KS $96,480

Tuscaloosa, AL $96,480

Columbia, SC $96,390

Springfield, OH $96,360

Asheville, NC $96,200

Bloomington, IN $96,120

Knoxville, TN $95,750

Shreveport, LA $95,740

Wilmington, NC $95,600

Roanoke, VA $95,600

Topeka, KS $95,410

Frankfort, KY $95,400

Oklahoma City, OK $95,330

Chillicothe, OH $95,290

Longview, TX $95,280

Melbourne, FL $95,270

Sioux Falls, SD $95,100

Mobile, AL $95,090

Terre Haute, IN $95,050

Altoona, PA $94,990

Amarillo, TX $94,910

Killeen, TX $94,880

Fayetteville, AR $94,800

Chattanooga, TN $94,770

Sioux City, IA $94,670

Idaho Falls, ID $94,650

Lynchburg, VA $94,570

Gainesville, FL $94,430

Portsmouth, OH $94,380

Little Rock, AR $94,360

Lafayette, LA $94,320

Youngstown, OH $94,320

Daytona Beach, FL $94,260

Clarksville, TN $94,250

Pensacola, FL $94,240

Temple, TX $94,230

Hopkinsville, KY $93,920

Erie, PA $93,900

Florence, SC $93,860

Charleston, WV $93,690

Great Falls, MT $93,640

Macon, GA $93,490

Tallahassee, FL $93,480

Fayetteville, NC $93,460

Waco, TX $93,440

Helena, MT $93,370

Pine Bluff, AR $93,330

Vincennes, IN $93,200

Lubbock, TX $93,160

Alamogordo, NM $93,100

Twin Falls, ID $93,000

Rapid City, SD $92,970

Jackson, MS $92,790

Huntington, WV $92,780

Greenville, MS $92,770

Parkersburg, WV $92,670

Montgomery, AL $92,650

Wichita Falls, TX $92,550

Springfield, MO $92,550

Biloxi, MS $92,490

Monroe, LA $92,390

Johnstown, PA $92,320

Sumter, SC $92,270

Columbus, GA $92,260

Pascagoula, MS $92,070

Abilene, TX $92,070

Kingsport, TN $91,790

Albany, GA $91,790

Gulfport, MS $91,760

Alexandria, LA $91,420

Fort Smith, AR $91,160

El Paso, TX $90,880

Las Cruces, NM $90,410

Harlingen, TX $90,140

Pocatello, ID $90,120

Florence, AL $89,990

Brownsville, TX $89,970

Mcallen, TX $89,750

Dothan, AL $89,600

Columbus, MS $88,980

Altus, OK $88,500

Lawton, OK $88,300

Pierre, SD $87,920

ETL Engineer III Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

ETL Engineer III salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $116,627. While startup companies pay approximate $98,654.

ETL Engineer III Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$98,654
Growth Stage	51~500	$104,337
Established	501~5000	$112,618
Enterprise	5000+	$116,627

ETL Engineer III Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For ETL Engineer III roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Business Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, ETL Engineer positions in Biotechnology or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view ETL Engineer III as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an ETL Engineer III

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$125,232	$60.0	20%

ETL Engineer III Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an ETL Engineer III'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.

$97,490

Average $104,360/year

$112,770

$8,124

Average $8,697/month

$9,398

$1,875

Average $2,007/week

$2,169

$47

Average $50/hour

$54

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$112,770	$9,398	$2,169	$54
Average	$104,360	$8,697	$2,007	$50
25th Percentile	$97,490	$8,124	$1,875	$47

ETL Engineer III Salary Growth & Career Path

ETL Engineer III

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Data Engineering Specialist IV Data Engineering Specialist V

For an ETL Engineer III, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Data Engineering Specialist IV role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $121,200 - a projected growth of 16% over your current level.

Most common benefits for ETL Engineer III

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Common company salaries for ETL Engineer III

Here are companies hiring for ETL Engineer III 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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ETL Engineer III Salary in the United States

How much does an ETL Engineer III make in the United States?

Key Factors That Influence ETL Engineer III Salaries

How Experience Level Affects ETL Engineer Salaries?

How Do ETL Engineer III Salaries Vary from State to State?

Top Paying Cities for ETL Engineer IIIs

ETL Engineer III Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

ETL Engineer III Salary by Company Size

ETL Engineer III Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

The top paying industry for an ETL Engineer III

ETL Engineer III Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

ETL Engineer III Salary Growth & Career Path

Most common benefits for ETL Engineer III

Common company salaries for ETL Engineer III

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ETL Engineer III Salary in the United States

How much does an ETL Engineer III make in the United States?

Key Factors That Influence ETL Engineer III Salaries

How Experience Level Affects ETL Engineer Salaries?

How Do ETL Engineer III Salaries Vary from State to State?

Top Paying Cities for ETL Engineer IIIs

ETL Engineer III Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

ETL Engineer III Salary by Company Size

ETL Engineer III Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

The top paying industry for an ETL Engineer III

ETL Engineer III Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

ETL Engineer III Salary Growth & Career Path

Salaries of Jobs related to ETL Engineer III

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