What are the main factors that influence an MES Engineer IV's salary?

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

How does experience change An MES Engineer 's salary?

An MES Engineer 's salary grows with experience: a Manufacturing Execution System Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $94,597, a Manufacturing Execution System Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $103,666, a MES Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $112,715, a Manufacturing Execution System Supervisor (7+ years)earns $119,598, a Manufacturing Execution System Manager (7+ years)earns $138,935,

What are the highest paying states for an MES Engineer IV?

MES Engineer IV salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for MES Engineer IV roles are District of Columbia $124,800, California $124,330, Massachusetts $122,670. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of MES Engineer roles make?

Salaries for MES Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Engineer IV: $140,158; Manufacturing System Engineer IV: $112,715; MES Engineer III: $103,670; MES Engineer II: $94,600; MES Developer: $92,059.

How do different companies affect an MES Engineer IV's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for MES Engineer IV 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.

MES Engineer IV Salary in the United States

How much does an MES Engineer IV make in the United States?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an MES Engineer IV in the United States is $112,720 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $54.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $131,882
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $103,000 to $122,750
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $94,150

10% $94,150

50% (Median) $112,720

90% $131,882

MES Engineer IV Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$122,750	$10,229	$2,361	$59
Average	$112,720	$9,393	$2,168	$54
25th Percentile	$103,000	$8,583	$1,981	$50

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Key Factors That Influence MES Engineer IV Salaries

An MES Engineer IV'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 MES Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an MES Engineer IV'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:

Manufacturing Execution System Engineer II (2-4 years): $94,597
Manufacturing Execution System Engineer III (4-7 years): $103,666
MES Engineer IV (7+ years): $112,715
Manufacturing Execution System Supervisor (7+ years): $119,598
Manufacturing Execution System Manager (7+ years): $138,935

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Manufacturing Execution System Engineer II	2-4 years	$94,597
Manufacturing Execution System Engineer III	4-7 years	$103,666
MES Engineer IV	7+ years	$112,715
Manufacturing Execution System Supervisor	7+ years	$119,598
Manufacturing Execution System Manager	7+ years	$138,935

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How Do MES Engineer IV 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 MES Engineer IVs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $124,800.
California: $124,330.
Massachusetts: $122,670.

District of Columbia $124,800 California $124,330 Massachusetts $122,670 Washington $122,220 New Jersey $122,180 Alaska $122,020 Connecticut $120,460 New York $119,830

Hawaii $117,810 Rhode Island $116,870 Maryland $116,230 Minnesota $115,350 Colorado $115,010 Illinois $114,900 Oregon $114,470 Delaware $114,150

New Hampshire $113,950 Virginia $113,510 Pennsylvania $112,210 Nevada $111,560 North Dakota $111,340 Michigan $111,010 Wisconsin $110,880 Vermont $110,630

Texas $109,950 Maine $109,900 Arizona $109,830 Ohio $109,760 Georgia $108,720 Indiana $108,200 Wyoming $108,100 Utah $107,940

Iowa $107,870 Kansas $107,330 Louisiana $107,170 North Carolina $107,120 Missouri $107,100 Florida $106,660 Montana $106,420 Nebraska $106,190

Kentucky $106,070 South Carolina $105,620 Tennessee $105,340 Idaho $105,220 New Mexico $104,400 Oklahoma $104,220 Alabama $103,560 South Dakota $102,440

Arkansas $101,830 West Virginia $101,500 Mississippi $100,520

Top Paying Cities for MES Engineer IVs

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: $142,170
San Francisco: $140,620
Oakland: $137,650

San Jose, CA $142,170

San Francisco, CA $140,620

Oakland, CA $137,650

New York, NY $129,780

Paramus, NJ $128,210

Queens Village, NY $128,200

Passaic, NJ $128,090

Bergenfield, NJ $128,080

Stamford, CT $127,840

Huntington, NY $127,790

Newark, NJ $126,960

Bridgeport, CT $126,720

Vallejo, CA $126,490

New Brunswick, NJ $126,450

Petaluma, CA $126,380

Middlesex, NJ $126,170

Somerset, NJ $126,090

Santa Cruz, CA $125,940

Boston, MA $125,250

Monterey, CA $124,860

Seattle, WA $124,600

Santa Rosa, CA $124,580

Los Angeles, CA $124,540

Juneau, AK $124,250

Washington, DC $124,130

Orange, CA $123,730

Santa Ana, CA $123,430

Long Beach, CA $123,320

Anaheim, CA $123,290

Anchorage, AK $123,240

Santa Maria, CA $122,900

Everett, WA $122,880

Danbury, CT $122,480

Bremerton, WA $122,320

Tacoma, WA $121,920

New Suffolk, NY $121,920

Sacramento, CA $121,880

Santa Barbara, CA $121,760

Trenton, NJ $121,640

San Diego, CA $121,640

Brockton, MA $121,510

Fairbanks, AK $121,240

Lompoc, CA $120,950

Lowell, MA $120,860

Ventura, CA $120,840

Nashua, NH $120,810

Stockton, CA $120,800

Modesto, CA $119,980

Poughkeepsie, NY $119,730

Olympia, WA $119,520

Kennewick, WA $119,520

New Haven, CT $119,470

Lawrence, MA $119,070

Hartford, CT $118,950

Riverside, CA $118,930

New Bedford, MA $118,820

Richland, WA $118,820

Bakersfield, CA $118,660

San Bernardino, CA $118,610

New Britain, CT $118,600

Atlantic City, NJ $118,600

New London, CT $118,560

Norwich, CT $118,520

Portsmouth, NH $118,500

Boulder, CO $118,260

Portland, OR $118,110

Worcester, MA $118,100

Minneapolis, MN $117,750

Philadelphia, PA $117,590

Honolulu, HI $117,220

Saint Paul, MN $117,160

Vineland, NJ $117,140

Providence, RI $116,810

Chicago, IL $116,480

Bellingham, WA $116,350

Springfield, MA $116,260

Baltimore, MD $116,230

Chico, CA $115,940

Pittsfield, MA $115,640

Manchester, NH $115,430

Spokane, WA $114,930

Denver, CO $114,920

Albany, NY $114,390

Troy, NY $114,340

Nassau, NY $114,220

Schenectady, NY $114,110

Wilmington, DE $114,020

Burlington, VT $113,860

Salem, OR $113,810

Portland, ME $113,460

Yakima, WA $113,350

Rochester, MN $113,000

Reno, NV $112,950

Fresno, CA $112,950

Milwaukee, WI $112,840

Detroit, MI $112,730

Ann Arbor, MI $112,710

Allentown, PA $112,700

Colorado Springs, CO $112,510

Syracuse, NY $112,450

Carson City, NV $112,450

Houston, TX $112,290

Eugene, OR $112,240

Gary, IN $112,100

Springfield, OR $112,010

Bismarck, ND $111,990

Galveston, TX $111,910

Medford, OR $111,740

Fort Collins, CO $111,690

Concord, NH $111,640

Austin, TX $111,600

Mesa, AZ $111,370

Reading, PA $111,360

Phoenix, AZ $111,340

Dallas, TX $111,310

Saint Cloud, MN $111,200

Madison, WI $111,050

Utica, NY $110,750

Rochester, NY $110,570

Des Moines, IA $110,560

Raleigh, NC $110,540

Atlanta, GA $110,380

Battle Creek, MI $110,340

Salt Lake City, UT $110,310

Lancaster, PA $110,140

Harrisburg, PA $109,980

Kansas City, MO $109,870

Champaign, IL $109,850

Kansas City, KS $109,850

Fort Worth, TX $109,830

Columbus, OH $109,820

Boca Raton, FL $109,790

Pittsburgh, PA $109,740

Richmond, VA $109,700

Indianapolis, IN $109,680

Cleveland, OH $109,670

Las Vegas, NV $109,530

Cincinnati, OH $109,530

Petersburg, VA $109,360

Huntsville, AL $109,190

Lansing, MI $109,120

Lebanon, PA $109,100

Pueblo, CO $109,090

Appleton, WI $109,060

Buffalo, NY $109,010

Dayton, OH $108,980

Racine, WI $108,960

Charlotte, NC $108,940

Saint Louis, MO $108,910

York, PA $108,840

Elkhart, IN $108,840

Gastonia, NC $108,820

Billings, MT $108,790

Beaumont, TX $108,760

Lorain, OH $108,740

Benton Harbor, MI $108,720

Toledo, OH $108,700

Binghamton, NY $108,640

Rock Hill, SC $108,630

Rockford, IL $108,570

Springfield, IL $108,530

Elyria, OH $108,520

Fargo, ND $108,520

Flagstaff, AZ $108,440

Fort Lauderdale, FL $108,370

Duluth, MN $108,300

Miami, FL $108,300

Cheyenne, WY $108,220

Grand Forks, ND $108,220

Bangor, ME $107,970

Cedar Rapids, IA $107,850

Durham, NC $107,800

Louisville, KY $107,790

Grand Rapids, MI $107,770

Hialeah, FL $107,760

Casper, WY $107,600

Scranton, PA $107,470

New Orleans, LA $107,430

Virginia Beach, VA $107,420

Akron, OH $107,370

Peoria, IL $107,220

Sarasota, FL $107,200

Nashville, TN $107,120

Omaha, NE $107,120

Green Bay, WI $107,120

Baton Rouge, LA $107,060

Charleston, SC $107,040

Jamestown, NY $106,980

Davenport, IA $106,980

Tucson, AZ $106,930

Saint Petersburg, FL $106,860

Tampa, FL $106,840

Evansville, IN $106,770

Port Arthur, TX $106,770

Bradenton, FL $106,720

Santa Fe, NM $106,520

Orlando, FL $106,320

Clearwater, FL $106,280

Canton, OH $106,050

La Crosse, WI $106,050

Albuquerque, NM $105,980

Newport News, VA $105,970

High Point, NC $105,930

Ogden, UT $105,890

Corpus Christi, TX $105,800

Norfolk, VA $105,730

Laramie, WY $105,730

Rock Island, IL $105,660

Saginaw, MI $105,640

Jacksonville, FL $105,630

Salisbury, NC $105,610

Boise, ID $105,590

Moline, IL $105,530

Fort Myers, FL $105,490

Memphis, TN $105,470

Tulsa, OK $105,420

Waterloo, IA $105,350

Spartanburg, SC $105,240

Lincoln, NE $105,180

Fort Wayne, IN $105,160

Provo, UT $105,150

Cedar Falls, IA $105,010

San Antonio, TX $104,970

Greensboro, NC $104,920

South Bend, IN $104,910

Savannah, GA $104,780

Muskegon, MI $104,740

Birmingham, AL $104,730

Winston Salem, NC $104,670

Lake Charles, LA $104,400

Anderson, IN $104,380

Lexington, KY $104,350

Augusta, GA $104,310

Greenville, SC $104,310

Lima, OH $104,220

Wichita, KS $104,210

Tuscaloosa, AL $104,210

Columbia, SC $104,110

Springfield, OH $104,090

Asheville, NC $103,910

Bloomington, IN $103,830

Knoxville, TN $103,420

Shreveport, LA $103,410

Wilmington, NC $103,260

Roanoke, VA $103,260

Topeka, KS $103,060

Frankfort, KY $103,050

Oklahoma City, OK $102,970

Chillicothe, OH $102,930

Longview, TX $102,910

Melbourne, FL $102,900

Sioux Falls, SD $102,720

Mobile, AL $102,710

Terre Haute, IN $102,670

Altoona, PA $102,600

Amarillo, TX $102,520

Killeen, TX $102,490

Fayetteville, AR $102,400

Chattanooga, TN $102,360

Sioux City, IA $102,260

Idaho Falls, ID $102,240

Lynchburg, VA $102,150

Gainesville, FL $102,000

Portsmouth, OH $101,940

Little Rock, AR $101,920

Lafayette, LA $101,880

Youngstown, OH $101,880

Daytona Beach, FL $101,810

Clarksville, TN $101,800

Pensacola, FL $101,790

Temple, TX $101,780

Hopkinsville, KY $101,450

Erie, PA $101,430

Florence, SC $101,380

Charleston, WV $101,200

Great Falls, MT $101,140

Macon, GA $100,990

Tallahassee, FL $100,980

Fayetteville, NC $100,950

Waco, TX $100,930

Helena, MT $100,850

Pine Bluff, AR $100,810

Vincennes, IN $100,670

Lubbock, TX $100,630

Alamogordo, NM $100,560

Twin Falls, ID $100,460

Rapid City, SD $100,420

Jackson, MS $100,220

Greenville, MS $100,210

Huntington, WV $100,210

Parkersburg, WV $100,090

Montgomery, AL $100,070

Wichita Falls, TX $99,960

Springfield, MO $99,960

Biloxi, MS $99,900

Monroe, LA $99,790

Johnstown, PA $99,710

Sumter, SC $99,670

Columbus, GA $99,660

Pascagoula, MS $99,440

Abilene, TX $99,440

Kingsport, TN $99,150

Albany, GA $99,150

Gulfport, MS $99,120

Alexandria, LA $98,740

Fort Smith, AR $98,460

El Paso, TX $98,160

Las Cruces, NM $97,650

Harlingen, TX $97,360

Pocatello, ID $97,350

Florence, AL $97,200

Brownsville, TX $97,180

Mcallen, TX $96,940

Dothan, AL $96,780

Columbus, MS $96,110

Altus, OK $95,590

Lawton, OK $95,370

Pierre, SD $94,970

MES Engineer IV Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

MES Engineer IV salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $126,425. While startup companies pay approximate $107,024.

MES Engineer IV Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$107,024
Growth Stage	51~500	$113,161
Established	501~5000	$122,103
Enterprise	5000+	$126,425

MES Engineer IV Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For MES Engineer IV roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 135% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Internet sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, MES Engineer positions in Transportation or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view MES Engineer IV as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an MES Engineer IV

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals	$169,080	$81.0	50%
Internet	$157,808	$76.0	40%
Software & Networking	$152,172	$73.0	35%
Biotechnology	$146,536	$70.0	30%
Aerospace & Defense	$135,264	$65.0	20%

MES Engineer IV Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an MES Engineer IV'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.

$103,000

Average $112,720/year

$122,750

$8,583

Average $9,393/month

$10,229

$1,981

Average $2,168/week

$2,361

$50

Average $54/hour

$59

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$122,750	$10,229	$2,361	$59
Average	$112,720	$9,393	$2,168	$54
25th Percentile	$103,000	$8,583	$1,981	$50

MES Engineer IV Salary Growth & Career Path

MES Engineer IV

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Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As an MES Engineer IV, 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.

MES Engineer IV Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role	Estimate Salary	Projected Raise
Biologics Manufacturing Engineer V	$155,500	38%
Manufacturing Execution System Supervisor	$119,600	6%
Principal/Expert Manufacturing Engineer	$144,600	28%
Engineer, Lead/Master - Production	$144,600	28%

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Common company salaries for MES Engineer IV

Here are companies hiring for MES Engineer IV 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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How much does an MES Engineer IV make in the United States?

Key Factors That Influence MES Engineer IV Salaries

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Top Paying Cities for MES Engineer IVs

MES Engineer IV Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

MES Engineer IV Salary by Company Size

MES Engineer IV Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

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MES Engineer IV Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

MES Engineer IV Salary Growth & Career Path

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MES Engineer IV Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

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MES Engineer IV Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

The top paying industries for an MES Engineer IV

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