Senior Project Engineering Technician Salary in the United States

How Experience Level Affects Senior Project Engineering Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Senior Project Engineering Technician'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:

• Engineering Program/Project Management Technician I (0-1 years): $49,906
• Engineering Program/Project Management Technician II (1-3 years): $59,154
• Senior Project Engineering Technician (3-5 years): $64,631
• Engineering Program/Project Management - Team Lead (5+ years): $82,583
• Engineering Program/Project Management - Senior Team Lead (5+ years): $117,059

Senior Project Engineering Technician Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Senior Project Engineering Technician salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $72,361. While startup companies pay approximate $61,215.

Senior Project Engineering Technician Salary by Company Size

Senior Project Engineering Technician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Senior Project Engineering Technician 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 Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Senior Project Engineering Technician positions in Transportation or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Senior Project Engineering Technician as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Senior Project Engineering Technician