What are the main factors that influence a Principal/Expert Manufacturing Engineer's salary?

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

How does experience change A Principal/Expert Manufacturing Engineer's salary?

A Principal/Expert Manufacturing Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Senior Manufacturing Engineer (4-7 years)earns $103,177, a Specialist/Lead Manufacturing Engineer (7+ years)earns $125,865, a Principal/Expert Manufacturing Engineer (7-10 years)earns $144,591, a Production Process Engineer VI (10-12 years)earns $171,860, a Production Process Engineering Supervisor (12+ years)earns $98,425,

What are the highest paying states for a Principal/Expert Manufacturing Engineer?

Principal/Expert Manufacturing Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Principal/Expert Manufacturing Engineer roles are District of Columbia $160,100, California $159,500, Massachusetts $157,400. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Principal/Expert Manufacturing Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Principal/Expert Manufacturing Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Manufacturing Engineer VI: $171,860; Manufacturing Engineer V: $144,591; Manufacturing Equipment Engineer IV: $127,132; Manufacturing Engineer IV: $125,865; Manufacturing Equipment Engineer III: $109,291.

How do different companies affect a Principal/Expert Manufacturing Engineer's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Principal/Expert Manufacturing 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.

Principal/Expert Manufacturing Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does a Principal/Expert Manufacturing Engineer make in the United States?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Principal/Expert Manufacturing Engineer in the United States is $144,600 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $70.

However, a Principal/Expert Manufacturing Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $161,794
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $138,500 to $153,600
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $132,946

10% $132,946

50% (Median) $144,600

90% $161,794

Principal/Expert Manufacturing Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$153,600	$12,800	$2,954	$74
Average	$144,600	$12,050	$2,781	$70
25th Percentile	$138,500	$11,542	$2,663	$67

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Key Factors That Influence Principal/Expert Manufacturing Engineer Salaries

A Principal/Expert Manufacturing 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Principal/Expert Manufacturing Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Principal/Expert Manufacturing 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:

Senior Manufacturing Engineer (4-7 years): $103,177
Specialist/Lead Manufacturing Engineer (7+ years): $125,865
Principal/Expert Manufacturing Engineer (7-10 years): $144,591
Production Process Engineer VI (10-12 years): $171,860
Production Process Engineering Supervisor (12+ years): $98,425

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Senior Manufacturing Engineer	4-7 years	$103,177
Specialist/Lead Manufacturing Engineer	7+ years	$125,865
Principal/Expert Manufacturing Engineer	7-10 years	$144,591
Production Process Engineer VI	10-12 years	$171,860
Production Process Engineering Supervisor	12+ years	$98,425

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How Do Principal/Expert Manufacturing 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 Principal/Expert Manufacturing Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $160,100.
California: $159,500.
Massachusetts: $157,400.

District of Columbia $160,100 California $159,500 Massachusetts $157,400 Washington $156,800 New Jersey $156,800 Alaska $156,600 Connecticut $154,600 New York $153,800

Hawaii $151,200 Rhode Island $150,000 Maryland $149,100 Minnesota $148,000 Colorado $147,600 Illinois $147,400 Oregon $146,900 Delaware $146,500

New Hampshire $146,200 Virginia $145,700 Pennsylvania $144,000 Nevada $143,200 North Dakota $142,900 Michigan $142,400 Wisconsin $142,300 Vermont $142,000

Texas $141,100 Maine $141,000 Arizona $140,900 Ohio $140,800 Georgia $139,500 Indiana $138,800 Wyoming $138,700 Utah $138,500

Iowa $138,400 Kansas $137,700 Louisiana $137,500 North Carolina $137,500 Missouri $137,400 Florida $136,900 Montana $136,600 Nebraska $136,300

Kentucky $136,100 South Carolina $135,500 Tennessee $135,200 Idaho $135,000 New Mexico $134,000 Oklahoma $133,700 Alabama $132,900 South Dakota $131,500

Arkansas $130,700 West Virginia $130,300 Mississippi $129,000

Top Paying Cities for Principal/Expert Manufacturing 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: $182,400
San Francisco: $180,400
Oakland: $176,600

San Jose, CA $182,400

San Francisco, CA $180,400

Oakland, CA $176,600

New York, NY $166,500

Paramus, NJ $164,500

Queens Village, NY $164,500

Passaic, NJ $164,400

Bergenfield, NJ $164,300

Huntington, NY $164,000

Stamford, CT $164,000

Newark, NJ $162,900

Bridgeport, CT $162,600

Vallejo, CA $162,300

New Brunswick, NJ $162,300

Petaluma, CA $162,200

Middlesex, NJ $161,900

Somerset, NJ $161,800

Santa Cruz, CA $161,600

Boston, MA $160,700

Monterey, CA $160,200

Seattle, WA $159,900

Santa Rosa, CA $159,900

Los Angeles, CA $159,800

Juneau, AK $159,400

Washington, DC $159,300

Orange, CA $158,800

Santa Ana, CA $158,400

Long Beach, CA $158,200

Anaheim, CA $158,200

Anchorage, AK $158,100

Santa Maria, CA $157,700

Everett, WA $157,700

Danbury, CT $157,200

Bremerton, WA $157,000

Tacoma, WA $156,400

New Suffolk, NY $156,400

Sacramento, CA $156,400

Santa Barbara, CA $156,200

Trenton, NJ $156,100

San Diego, CA $156,100

Brockton, MA $155,900

Fairbanks, AK $155,600

Lompoc, CA $155,200

Lowell, MA $155,100

Ventura, CA $155,100

Nashua, NH $155,000

Stockton, CA $155,000

Modesto, CA $154,000

Poughkeepsie, NY $153,600

Kennewick, WA $153,400

Olympia, WA $153,400

New Haven, CT $153,300

Lawrence, MA $152,800

Hartford, CT $152,600

Riverside, CA $152,600

New Bedford, MA $152,500

Richland, WA $152,500

Bakersfield, CA $152,300

Atlantic City, NJ $152,200

San Bernardino, CA $152,200

New Britain, CT $152,200

New London, CT $152,100

Norwich, CT $152,100

Portsmouth, NH $152,100

Boulder, CO $151,800

Portland, OR $151,600

Worcester, MA $151,500

Minneapolis, MN $151,100

Philadelphia, PA $150,900

Honolulu, HI $150,400

Saint Paul, MN $150,300

Vineland, NJ $150,300

Providence, RI $149,900

Chicago, IL $149,500

Bellingham, WA $149,300

Springfield, MA $149,200

Baltimore, MD $149,100

Chico, CA $148,800

Pittsfield, MA $148,400

Manchester, NH $148,100

Spokane, WA $147,500

Denver, CO $147,500

Albany, NY $146,800

Troy, NY $146,700

Nassau, NY $146,600

Schenectady, NY $146,400

Wilmington, DE $146,300

Burlington, VT $146,100

Salem, OR $146,000

Portland, ME $145,600

Yakima, WA $145,500

Rochester, MN $145,000

Reno, NV $144,900

Fresno, CA $144,900

Milwaukee, WI $144,800

Detroit, MI $144,700

Allentown, PA $144,600

Ann Arbor, MI $144,600

Colorado Springs, CO $144,400

Syracuse, NY $144,300

Carson City, NV $144,300

Houston, TX $144,100

Eugene, OR $144,000

Gary, IN $143,800

Bismarck, ND $143,700

Springfield, OR $143,700

Galveston, TX $143,600

Medford, OR $143,400

Fort Collins, CO $143,300

Concord, NH $143,300

Austin, TX $143,200

Mesa, AZ $142,900

Reading, PA $142,900

Phoenix, AZ $142,900

Dallas, TX $142,800

Saint Cloud, MN $142,700

Madison, WI $142,500

Utica, NY $142,100

Rochester, NY $141,900

Des Moines, IA $141,900

Raleigh, NC $141,900

Atlanta, GA $141,600

Battle Creek, MI $141,600

Salt Lake City, UT $141,500

Lancaster, PA $141,300

Harrisburg, PA $141,100

Champaign, IL $141,000

Kansas City, MO $141,000

Kansas City, KS $141,000

Fort Worth, TX $140,900

Columbus, OH $140,900

Boca Raton, FL $140,900

Pittsburgh, PA $140,800

Richmond, VA $140,800

Indianapolis, IN $140,700

Cleveland, OH $140,700

Cincinnati, OH $140,500

Las Vegas, NV $140,500

Petersburg, VA $140,300

Huntsville, AL $140,100

Lansing, MI $140,000

Lebanon, PA $140,000

Pueblo, CO $140,000

Appleton, WI $139,900

Buffalo, NY $139,900

Racine, WI $139,800

Saint Louis, MO $139,800

Dayton, OH $139,800

Charlotte, NC $139,800

York, PA $139,700

Elkhart, IN $139,700

Billings, MT $139,600

Gastonia, NC $139,600

Beaumont, TX $139,600

Benton Harbor, MI $139,500

Lorain, OH $139,500

Toledo, OH $139,500

Rock Hill, SC $139,400

Binghamton, NY $139,400

Rockford, IL $139,300

Springfield, IL $139,300

Elyria, OH $139,200

Fargo, ND $139,200

Flagstaff, AZ $139,100

Fort Lauderdale, FL $139,100

Duluth, MN $139,000

Miami, FL $139,000

Cheyenne, WY $138,900

Grand Forks, ND $138,900

Bangor, ME $138,600

Cedar Rapids, IA $138,400

Durham, NC $138,300

Louisville, KY $138,300

Grand Rapids, MI $138,300

Hialeah, FL $138,300

Casper, WY $138,100

New Orleans, LA $137,900

Scranton, PA $137,900

Virginia Beach, VA $137,800

Akron, OH $137,800

Peoria, IL $137,600

Sarasota, FL $137,600

Nashville, TN $137,500

Omaha, NE $137,500

Green Bay, WI $137,500

Charleston, SC $137,400

Baton Rouge, LA $137,400

Davenport, IA $137,300

Jamestown, NY $137,300

Tucson, AZ $137,200

Saint Petersburg, FL $137,100

Tampa, FL $137,100

Evansville, IN $137,000

Port Arthur, TX $137,000

Bradenton, FL $136,900

Santa Fe, NM $136,700

Clearwater, FL $136,400

Orlando, FL $136,400

La Crosse, WI $136,100

Canton, OH $136,100

Albuquerque, NM $136,000

Newport News, VA $136,000

High Point, NC $135,900

Ogden, UT $135,900

Corpus Christi, TX $135,800

Norfolk, VA $135,700

Laramie, WY $135,700

Saginaw, MI $135,600

Rock Island, IL $135,600

Jacksonville, FL $135,500

Salisbury, NC $135,500

Boise, ID $135,500

Moline, IL $135,400

Fort Myers, FL $135,400

Memphis, TN $135,300

Tulsa, OK $135,300

Waterloo, IA $135,200

Lincoln, NE $135,000

Spartanburg, SC $135,000

Fort Wayne, IN $134,900

Provo, UT $134,900

Cedar Falls, IA $134,800

San Antonio, TX $134,700

Greensboro, NC $134,600

South Bend, IN $134,600

Savannah, GA $134,500

Muskegon, MI $134,400

Birmingham, AL $134,400

Winston Salem, NC $134,300

Lake Charles, LA $134,000

Anderson, IN $133,900

Lexington, KY $133,900

Augusta, GA $133,900

Greenville, SC $133,900

Wichita, KS $133,700

Tuscaloosa, AL $133,700

Lima, OH $133,700

Springfield, OH $133,600

Columbia, SC $133,600

Asheville, NC $133,300

Bloomington, IN $133,200

Knoxville, TN $132,700

Shreveport, LA $132,700

Wilmington, NC $132,500

Roanoke, VA $132,500

Topeka, KS $132,200

Frankfort, KY $132,200

Longview, TX $132,100

Chillicothe, OH $132,100

Oklahoma City, OK $132,100

Melbourne, FL $132,000

Sioux Falls, SD $131,800

Mobile, AL $131,800

Terre Haute, IN $131,700

Altoona, PA $131,700

Amarillo, TX $131,600

Killeen, TX $131,500

Chattanooga, TN $131,400

Fayetteville, AR $131,400

Sioux City, IA $131,200

Idaho Falls, ID $131,200

Lynchburg, VA $131,100

Gainesville, FL $130,900

Portsmouth, OH $130,800

Little Rock, AR $130,800

Lafayette, LA $130,700

Youngstown, OH $130,700

Temple, TX $130,600

Pensacola, FL $130,600

Daytona Beach, FL $130,600

Clarksville, TN $130,600

Hopkinsville, KY $130,200

Erie, PA $130,200

Florence, SC $130,100

Charleston, WV $129,900

Great Falls, MT $129,800

Tallahassee, FL $129,600

Macon, GA $129,600

Fayetteville, NC $129,500

Waco, TX $129,500

Helena, MT $129,400

Pine Bluff, AR $129,400

Vincennes, IN $129,200

Lubbock, TX $129,100

Alamogordo, NM $129,000

Rapid City, SD $128,900

Twin Falls, ID $128,900

Jackson, MS $128,600

Huntington, WV $128,600

Greenville, MS $128,600

Parkersburg, WV $128,400

Montgomery, AL $128,400

Wichita Falls, TX $128,300

Springfield, MO $128,300

Biloxi, MS $128,200

Monroe, LA $128,100

Johnstown, PA $128,000

Sumter, SC $127,900

Columbus, GA $127,900

Pascagoula, MS $127,600

Abilene, TX $127,600

Kingsport, TN $127,200

Albany, GA $127,200

Gulfport, MS $127,200

Alexandria, LA $126,700

Fort Smith, AR $126,400

El Paso, TX $126,000

Las Cruces, NM $125,300

Harlingen, TX $124,900

Pocatello, ID $124,900

Florence, AL $124,700

Brownsville, TX $124,700

Mcallen, TX $124,400

Dothan, AL $124,200

Columbus, MS $123,300

Altus, OK $122,700

Lawton, OK $122,400

Pierre, SD $121,900

What Skills Can Increase a Principal/Expert Manufacturing Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Analysis (Mentioned in 6.43% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
Mechanical Engineering (Mentioned in 2.46% Job Postings): Mechanical engineering is the discipline that applies engineering, physics, engineering mathematics, and materials science principles to design, analyze, manufacture, and maintain mechanical systems. It is one of the oldest and broadest of the engineering disciplines. The mechanical engineering field requires an understanding of core areas including mechanics, dynamics, thermodynamics, materials science, structural analysis, and electricity. In addition to these core principles, mechanical engineers use tools such as computer-aided design (CAD), computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), and product life cycle management to design and analyze manufacturing plants, industrial equipment and machinery, heating and cooling systems, transport systems, aircraft, watercraft, robotics, medical devices, weapons, and others. It is the branch of engineering that involves the design, production, and operation of machinery.
Supply Chain (Mentioned in 1.76% Job Postings): A supply chain encompasses everything from the delivery of source materials from the supplier to the manufacturer through to its eventual delivery to the end user.

Skills	Demand Percentage
Analysis	6.43%
Mechanical Engineering	2.46%
Supply Chain	1.76%

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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 a Principal/Expert Manufacturing Engineer's salary.

Quality Management: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
ISO: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Industrial Engineering: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Quality Management	$163,398	13%
ISO	$154,722	7%
Industrial Engineering	$154,722	7%

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Principal/Expert Manufacturing Engineer Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Principal/Expert Manufacturing Engineer salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $162,181. While startup companies pay approximate $137,293.

Principal/Expert Manufacturing Engineer Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$137,293
Growth Stage	51~500	$145,166
Established	501~5000	$156,637
Enterprise	5000+	$162,181

Principal/Expert Manufacturing Engineer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Principal/Expert Manufacturing Engineer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Principal/Expert Manufacturing Engineer positions in Transportation or Telecom typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Principal/Expert Manufacturing Engineer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Principal/Expert Manufacturing Engineer

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$180,750	$87.0	25%
Pharmaceuticals	$173,520	$83.0	20%
Internet	$166,290	$80.0	15%
Aerospace & Defense	$161,952	$78.0	12%
Energy & Utilities	$159,060	$76.0	10%

Principal/Expert Manufacturing Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Principal/Expert Manufacturing 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.

$138,500

Average $144,600/year

$153,600

$11,542

Average $12,050/month

$12,800

$2,663

Average $2,781/week

$2,954

$67

Average $70/hour

$74

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$153,600	$12,800	$2,954	$74
Average	$144,600	$12,050	$2,781	$70
25th Percentile	$138,500	$11,542	$2,663	$67

Principal/Expert Manufacturing Engineer Salary Growth & Career Path

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Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As a Principal/Expert Manufacturing 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.

Principal/Expert Manufacturing Engineer Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role	Estimate Salary	Projected Raise
Biologics Manufacturing Engineering Manager	$128,200	-11%
Manufacturing Execution System Supervisor	$119,600	-17%
Production Process Engineer VI	$171,900	19%
Supervisor - Production Engineering	$113,500	-22%

Salary Trends for Principal/Expert Manufacturing Engineer

Salaries for a Principal/Expert Manufacturing Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $145,381 in 2023 to around $141,724 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Principal/Expert Manufacturing Engineer salary trends, .

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2024	$144,392
2025	$141,724
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Common company salaries for Principal/Expert Manufacturing Engineer

Here are companies hiring for Principal/Expert Manufacturing 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 Principal/Expert Manufacturing Engineer

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Principal/Expert Manufacturing Engineer?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Principal/Expert Manufacturing Engineer roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

2. What is the salary of a principal systems engineer at Lockheed Martin?

The estimated total pay range for a Principal/Expert Manufacturing Engineer is $149,400 to $177,800 per year, which includes base salary and additional compensation. The mid-salary for this role is approximately $163,300.

3. How much does Northrop Grumman pay principal engineers in Utah?

Northrop Grumman pays Principal/Expert Manufacturing Engineers in Utah a salary range of approximately $149,400 to $177,800, with a midpoint of around $163,300. This reflects competitive compensation for experienced professionals in this role.

4. What is the highest paying jobs in manufacturing?

One of the highest paying jobs in manufacturing is the Principal/Expert Manufacturing Engineer, with a salary range from $149,400 to $177,800. The average salary for this role is approximately $163,300. Other high-paying positions include Manufacturing Manager and Operations Manager, reflecting the industry's demand for skilled professionals.

5. What is the salary of principal manufacturing analyst at Northrop Grumman?

As of January 7, 2025, the salary for a Principal/Expert Manufacturing Engineer at Northrop Grumman ranges from $149,400 to $177,800 annually, with a midpoint of $163,300. This translates to approximately $71.80 to $85.40 per hour, or $12,450 to $14,816 monthly, reflecting the expertise and responsibilities associated with this role.

6. What is the principal engineer's salary?

The salary for a Principal/Expert Manufacturing Engineer ranges from $149,400 to $177,800 per year, with a mid-point salary of $163,300. This reflects the competitive compensation for this role, highlighting the value of expertise in manufacturing engineering.

7. Is principal engineer a big deal?

A principal engineer is a key figure in engineering, serving as the chief technical expert and team leader. They leverage extensive experience to guide large-scale projects, providing vision and direction. In terms of compensation, salaries for Principal/Expert Manufacturing Engineers range from $149,400 to $177,800, reflecting their significant expertise and leadership role.

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Principal/Expert Manufacturing Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does a Principal/Expert Manufacturing Engineer make in the United States?

Key Factors That Influence Principal/Expert Manufacturing Engineer Salaries

How Experience Level Affects Principal/Expert Manufacturing Engineer Salaries?

How Do Principal/Expert Manufacturing Engineer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Top Paying Cities for Principal/Expert Manufacturing Engineers

What Skills Can Increase a Principal/Expert Manufacturing Engineer's Salary?

What skills can make your compensation higher?

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1. What industry pays the highest salary for Principal/Expert Manufacturing Engineer?

2. What is the salary of a principal systems engineer at Lockheed Martin?

3. How much does Northrop Grumman pay principal engineers in Utah?

4. What is the highest paying jobs in manufacturing?

5. What is the salary of principal manufacturing analyst at Northrop Grumman?

6. What is the principal engineer's salary?

7. Is principal engineer a big deal?

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