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

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

How does experience change An Engineer 's salary?

An Engineer 's salary grows with experience: an Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $79,660, an Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $92,122, an Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $110,735, an Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $140,155, an Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $161,827,

What are the highest paying states for an Engineer II?

Engineer II salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Engineer II roles are District of Columbia $101,997, California $101,611, Massachusetts $100,256. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Corrosion Engineer II: $112,539; Metrology Engineer II: $97,221; Biopharma Process Engineer II: $96,824; Medical Device Engineer II: $95,708; Aerospace Engineer II: $95,651.

How do different companies affect an Engineer II's salary?

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

Engineer II Salary in the United States

How much does an Engineer II make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Engineer II in the United States is $92,122 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $44.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $103,187
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $85,883 to $97,914
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $80,203

10% $80,203

50% (Median) $92,122

90% $103,187

Engineer II Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$97,914	$8,160	$1,883	$47
Average	$92,122	$7,677	$1,772	$44
25th Percentile	$85,883	$7,157	$1,652	$41

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Key Factors That Influence Engineer II Salaries

An Engineer II'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 Engineer II Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Engineer II'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:

Engineer I (0-2 years): $79,660
Engineer II (2-4 years): $92,122
Engineer III (4-7 years): $110,735
Engineer IV (7+ years): $140,155
Engineer V (7-10 years): $161,827

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Engineer I	0-2 years	$79,660
Engineer II	2-4 years	$92,122
Engineer III	4-7 years	$110,735
Engineer IV	7+ years	$140,155
Engineer V	7-10 years	$161,827

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

District of Columbia: $101,997.
California: $101,611.
Massachusetts: $100,256.

District of Columbia $101,997

California $101,611

Massachusetts $100,256

Washington $99,888

New Jersey $99,851

Alaska $99,722

Connecticut $98,451

New York $97,935

Hawaii $96,286

Rhode Island $95,512

Maryland $94,987

Minnesota $94,268

Colorado $93,992

Illinois $93,900

Oregon $93,550

Delaware $93,292

New Hampshire $93,130

Virginia $92,767

Pennsylvania $91,707

Nevada $91,173

North Dakota $90,998

Michigan $90,722

Wisconsin $90,620

Vermont $90,418

Texas $89,856

Maine $89,819

Arizona $89,764

Ohio $89,699

Georgia $88,852

Indiana $88,428

Wyoming $88,345

Utah $88,216

Iowa $88,161

Kansas $87,719

Louisiana $87,590

North Carolina $87,544

Missouri $87,525

Florida $87,166

Montana $86,972

Nebraska $86,788

Kentucky $86,687

South Carolina $86,318

Tennessee $86,088

Idaho $85,996

New Mexico $85,323

Oklahoma $85,176

Alabama $84,632

South Dakota $83,720

Arkansas $83,223

West Virginia $82,956

Mississippi $82,154

Top Paying Cities for Engineer II

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: $116,193
San Francisco: $114,921
Oakland: $112,499

San Jose, CA $116,193

San Francisco, CA $114,921

Oakland, CA $112,499

New York, NY $106,068

Paramus, NJ $104,779

Queens Village, NY $104,774

Passaic, NJ $104,687

Bergenfield, NJ $104,678

Stamford, CT $104,476

Huntington, NY $104,438

Newark, NJ $103,757

Bridgeport, CT $103,563

Vallejo, CA $103,379

New Brunswick, NJ $103,342

Petaluma, CA $103,287

Middlesex, NJ $103,112

Somerset, NJ $103,048

Santa Cruz, CA $102,928

Boston, MA $102,366

Monterey, CA $102,043

Seattle, WA $101,832

Santa Rosa, CA $101,813

Los Angeles, CA $101,786

Juneau, AK $101,546

Washington, DC $101,445

Orange, CA $101,117

Santa Ana, CA $100,874

Long Beach, CA $100,781

Anaheim, CA $100,763

Anchorage, AK $100,717

Santa Maria, CA $100,441

Everett, WA $100,422

Danbury, CT $100,098

Bremerton, WA $99,971

Tacoma, WA $99,639

New Suffolk, NY $99,637

Sacramento, CA $99,612

Santa Barbara, CA $99,510

Trenton, NJ $99,409

San Diego, CA $99,409

Brockton, MA $99,308

Fairbanks, AK $99,082

Lompoc, CA $98,847

Lowell, MA $98,772

Ventura, CA $98,755

Nashua, NH $98,736

Stockton, CA $98,727

Modesto, CA $98,055

Poughkeepsie, NY $97,852

Olympia, WA $97,677

Kennewick, WA $97,677

New Haven, CT $97,640

Lawrence, MA $97,308

Hartford, CT $97,216

Riverside, CA $97,198

New Bedford, MA $97,106

Richland, WA $97,106

Bakersfield, CA $96,977

San Bernardino, CA $96,940

New Britain, CT $96,931

Atlantic City, NJ $96,931

New London, CT $96,894

Norwich, CT $96,866

Portsmouth, NH $96,848

Boulder, CO $96,653

Portland, OR $96,525

Worcester, MA $96,516

Minneapolis, MN $96,231

Philadelphia, PA $96,102

Honolulu, HI $95,798

Saint Paul, MN $95,753

Vineland, NJ $95,733

Providence, RI $95,466

Chicago, IL $95,199

Bellingham, WA $95,088

Springfield, MA $95,015

Baltimore, MD $94,987

Chico, CA $94,757

Pittsfield, MA $94,508

Manchester, NH $94,333

Spokane, WA $93,928

Denver, CO $93,918

Albany, NY $93,485

Troy, NY $93,449

Nassau, NY $93,350

Schenectady, NY $93,255

Wilmington, DE $93,181

Burlington, VT $93,052

Salem, OR $93,016

Portland, ME $92,730

Yakima, WA $92,638

Rochester, MN $92,352

Reno, NV $92,306

Fresno, CA $92,306

Milwaukee, WI $92,223

Detroit, MI $92,131

Ann Arbor, MI $92,116

Allentown, PA $92,104

Colorado Springs, CO $91,947

Syracuse, NY $91,901

Carson City, NV $91,901

Houston, TX $91,772

Eugene, OR $91,726

Gary, IN $91,615

Springfield, OR $91,542

Bismarck, ND $91,523

Galveston, TX $91,459

Medford, OR $91,321

Fort Collins, CO $91,284

Concord, NH $91,238

Austin, TX $91,210

Mesa, AZ $91,017

Reading, PA $91,007

Phoenix, AZ $90,998

Dallas, TX $90,970

Saint Cloud, MN $90,882

Madison, WI $90,759

Utica, NY $90,510

Rochester, NY $90,362

Des Moines, IA $90,353

Raleigh, NC $90,344

Atlanta, GA $90,206

Battle Creek, MI $90,178

Salt Lake City, UT $90,151

Lancaster, PA $90,012

Harrisburg, PA $89,883

Kansas City, MO $89,791

Champaign, IL $89,773

Kansas City, KS $89,773

Fort Worth, TX $89,764

Columbus, OH $89,748

Boca Raton, FL $89,727

Pittsburgh, PA $89,690

Richmond, VA $89,653

Indianapolis, IN $89,635

Cleveland, OH $89,625

Las Vegas, NV $89,515

Cincinnati, OH $89,515

Petersburg, VA $89,377

Huntsville, AL $89,239

Lansing, MI $89,177

Lebanon, PA $89,165

Pueblo, CO $89,156

Appleton, WI $89,128

Buffalo, NY $89,091

Dayton, OH $89,064

Racine, WI $89,045

Charlotte, NC $89,036

Saint Louis, MO $89,008

York, PA $88,953

Elkhart, IN $88,953

Gastonia, NC $88,936

Billings, MT $88,913

Beaumont, TX $88,889

Lorain, OH $88,870

Benton Harbor, MI $88,852

Toledo, OH $88,833

Binghamton, NY $88,787

Rock Hill, SC $88,778

Rockford, IL $88,732

Springfield, IL $88,695

Elyria, OH $88,686

Fargo, ND $88,686

Flagstaff, AZ $88,621

Fort Lauderdale, FL $88,566

Duluth, MN $88,511

Miami, FL $88,511

Cheyenne, WY $88,446

Grand Forks, ND $88,446

Bangor, ME $88,244

Cedar Rapids, IA $88,142

Durham, NC $88,104

Louisville, KY $88,096

Grand Rapids, MI $88,078

Hialeah, FL $88,069

Casper, WY $87,940

Scranton, PA $87,829

New Orleans, LA $87,801

Virginia Beach, VA $87,792

Akron, OH $87,746

Peoria, IL $87,626

Sarasota, FL $87,608

Nashville, TN $87,544

Omaha, NE $87,544

Green Bay, WI $87,544

Baton Rouge, LA $87,497

Charleston, SC $87,479

Jamestown, NY $87,433

Davenport, IA $87,433

Tucson, AZ $87,387

Saint Petersburg, FL $87,332

Tampa, FL $87,313

Evansville, IN $87,258

Port Arthur, TX $87,258

Bradenton, FL $87,221

Santa Fe, NM $87,055

Orlando, FL $86,889

Clearwater, FL $86,862

Canton, OH $86,668

La Crosse, WI $86,668

Albuquerque, NM $86,613

Newport News, VA $86,604

High Point, NC $86,576

Ogden, UT $86,539

Corpus Christi, TX $86,466

Norfolk, VA $86,410

Laramie, WY $86,410

Rock Island, IL $86,355

Saginaw, MI $86,337

Jacksonville, FL $86,328

Salisbury, NC $86,309

Boise, ID $86,291

Moline, IL $86,245

Fort Myers, FL $86,217

Memphis, TN $86,199

Tulsa, OK $86,152

Waterloo, IA $86,097

Spartanburg, SC $86,005

Lincoln, NE $85,959

Fort Wayne, IN $85,941

Provo, UT $85,931

Cedar Falls, IA $85,821

San Antonio, TX $85,784

Greensboro, NC $85,747

South Bend, IN $85,738

Savannah, GA $85,637

Muskegon, MI $85,600

Birmingham, AL $85,591

Winston Salem, NC $85,545

Lake Charles, LA $85,323

Anderson, IN $85,305

Lexington, KY $85,277

Augusta, GA $85,250

Greenville, SC $85,250

Lima, OH $85,176

Wichita, KS $85,167

Tuscaloosa, AL $85,167

Columbia, SC $85,084

Springfield, OH $85,065

Asheville, NC $84,918

Bloomington, IN $84,854

Knoxville, TN $84,522

Shreveport, LA $84,513

Wilmington, NC $84,393

Roanoke, VA $84,393

Topeka, KS $84,227

Frankfort, KY $84,217

Oklahoma City, OK $84,153

Chillicothe, OH $84,117

Longview, TX $84,107

Melbourne, FL $84,098

Sioux Falls, SD $83,951

Mobile, AL $83,942

Terre Haute, IN $83,905

Altoona, PA $83,849

Amarillo, TX $83,785

Killeen, TX $83,757

Fayetteville, AR $83,684

Chattanooga, TN $83,656

Sioux City, IA $83,573

Idaho Falls, ID $83,555

Lynchburg, VA $83,481

Gainesville, FL $83,361

Portsmouth, OH $83,315

Little Rock, AR $83,297

Lafayette, LA $83,260

Youngstown, OH $83,260

Daytona Beach, FL $83,205

Clarksville, TN $83,195

Pensacola, FL $83,186

Temple, TX $83,180

Hopkinsville, KY $82,910

Erie, PA $82,891

Florence, SC $82,855

Charleston, WV $82,707

Great Falls, MT $82,661

Macon, GA $82,532

Tallahassee, FL $82,523

Fayetteville, NC $82,504

Waco, TX $82,486

Helena, MT $82,422

Pine Bluff, AR $82,387

Vincennes, IN $82,274

Lubbock, TX $82,237

Alamogordo, NM $82,182

Twin Falls, ID $82,099

Rapid City, SD $82,071

Jackson, MS $81,906

Huntington, WV $81,899

Greenville, MS $81,896

Parkersburg, WV $81,802

Montgomery, AL $81,786

Wichita Falls, TX $81,694

Springfield, MO $81,694

Biloxi, MS $81,648

Monroe, LA $81,556

Johnstown, PA $81,491

Sumter, SC $81,454

Columbus, GA $81,445

Pascagoula, MS $81,270

Abilene, TX $81,270

Kingsport, TN $81,031

Albany, GA $81,031

Gulfport, MS $81,003

Alexandria, LA $80,699

Fort Smith, AR $80,469

El Paso, TX $80,220

Las Cruces, NM $79,805

Harlingen, TX $79,571

Pocatello, ID $79,557

Florence, AL $79,437

Brownsville, TX $79,418

Mcallen, TX $79,225

Dothan, AL $79,096

Columbus, MS $78,549

Altus, OK $78,119

Lawton, OK $77,944

Pierre, SD $77,613

What Skills Can Increase an Engineer II's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Analysis (Mentioned in 5.97% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
Linux (Mentioned in 2.02% Job Postings): Managing a system's hardware and resources using a Unix-like open-source operating system.
Agile (Mentioned in 1.67% Job Postings): Agile is a development process where feedback is continuously gathered from users to create the best user experience.

Skills	Demand Percentage
Analysis	5.97%
Linux	2.02%
Agile	1.67%

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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 Engineer II's salary.

JavaScript: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Java: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
AWS: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
JavaScript	$102,255	11%
Java	$100,413	9%
AWS	$99,492	8%

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Engineer II Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Engineer II salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $103,125. While startup companies pay approximate $87,242.

Engineer II Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$87,242
Growth Stage	51~500	$92,268
Established	501~5000	$99,586
Enterprise	5000+	$103,125

Engineer II Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Engineer II roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 26% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 12% above the average. In contrast, Engineer positions in Retail & Wholesale or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Engineer II as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Engineer II

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services	$103,177	$50.0	12%
Pharmaceuticals	$103,177	$50.0	12%
Software & Networking	$103,177	$50.0	12%
Internet	$102,255	$49.0	11%
Energy & Utilities	$99,492	$48.0	8%

How Education impacts an Engineer II's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Engineer II enter the field with a Bachelor's 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 Engineer II with a Bachelor's Degree is between $86,378 and $90,322.

Engineer II Salaries by Degree Level

$91,200
$90,500
$89,800
$89,100
$88,500
$87,800
$87,100
$86,400

Typical Education for Engineer II
Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	0.4%
High School	3.5%
Associates	3.5%
Bachelors	46.9%
Masters	38.9%
Doctorate	6.8%

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Engineer II Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Engineer II'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.

$85,883

Average $92,122/year

$97,914

$7,157

Average $7,677/month

$8,160

$1,652

Average $1,772/week

$1,883

$41

Average $44/hour

$47

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$97,914	$8,160	$1,883	$47
Average	$92,122	$7,677	$1,772	$44
25th Percentile	$85,883	$7,157	$1,652	$41

Engineer II Salary Growth & Career Path

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

Engineer II Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role	Estimate Salary	Projected Raise
Aeronautical Engineer III	$110,738	20%
Aerospace Engineer III	$110,738	20%
Engineer III	$110,735	20%
Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer III	$115,836	26%

Salary Trends for Engineer II

Salaries for an Engineer II can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $99,246 in 2023 to around $98,381 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Engineer II salary trends, .

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2024	$99,149
2025	$98,381
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Common company salaries for Engineer II

Here are companies hiring for Engineer II 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 Engineer II

1. Where can an Engineer II earn the most?

An Engineer II's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, an Engineer II earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of an Engineer II is $116,193.

2. What is the highest pay for Engineer II?

The highest pay for Engineer II is $103,187.

3. What is the lowest pay for Engineer II?

The lowest pay for Engineer II is $80,203.

4. What are the responsibilities of Engineer II?

Utilizes engineering methodologies, principles, and tools to develop or improve technical products, systems, or processes that meet specified requirements and standards. Researches and identifies optimal materials and processes to ensure product quality, performance, and manufacturability. Utilizes CAD software and engineering methodologies to create blueprints, drawings, or models and communicate designs and specifications to stakeholders. Collaborates with stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure specifications are captured. Oversees prototype testing to evaluate the performance and reliability of designs, collect feedback, and draw meaningful insight for product improvements. Maintains detailed documentation of test results, processes, and specifications for future needs. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Typically requires 2-4 years of related experience.

5. What industry pays the highest salary for Engineer II?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Engineer II roles, with salaries approximately 12% above the market median.

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