Engineer III Salary in the United States

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Engineer III Salary

How much does an Engineer III make in the United States? The average Engineer III salary in the United States is $103,689 as of May 01, 2023, but the range typically falls between $94,982 and $115,022. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Job Description for Engineer III

Engineer III typically performs multiple engineering-related tasks in various assignments within the organization. Oversees the design, development, implementation, and analysis of technical products and systems. Being an Engineer III has broad knowledge of engineering procedures and assists in the resolution of complex problems. May guide and train less experienced engineers. Additionally, Engineer III requires a bachelor's degree of engineering. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Engineer III contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. To be an Engineer III typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2023 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Glyn A. Rodgers, President-Matrix PDM Engineering
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Matrix Service Company provides engineering, fabrication, infrastructure, construction, and maintenance services primarily to the oil, gas, power, petrochemical, industrial, agricultural, and mining and minerals markets in the United States, Canada, and internationally. The company's Electrical Infrastructure segment o... More
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Engineer III Pay Difference by Location

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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