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Hourly Wage for Field Service Engineer I Salary in the United States

What is the highest and lowest hourly pay for Field Service Engineer I?

As of May 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for a Field Service Engineer I in the United States is $35, which translates to an annual salary of about $73,622.

However, the hourly wage can vary significantly based on several factors. Here’s a detailed look at the typical pay range per hour:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $43 per hour
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $32 to $40 per hour
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $29 per hour
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Field Service Engineer I Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
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Wage
75th Percentile $82,185 $6,849 $1,580 $40
Average $73,622 $6,135 $1,416 $35
25th Percentile $67,196 $5,600 $1,292 $32
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Key Factors That Influence Field Service Engineer I Salaries

A Field Service Engineer I'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 Field Service Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Field Service Engineer I'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:

  • Field Service Engineer I (0-2 years): $73,622
  • Field Service Engineer II (2-4 years): $90,360
  • Field Service Engineer III (4-7 years): $105,794
  • Field Service Engineer IV (7+ years): $125,144
  • Field Service Engineer V (7-10 years): $145,380
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Field Service Engineer I0-2 years$73,622
Field Service Engineer II2-4 years$90,360
Field Service Engineer III4-7 years$105,794
Field Service Engineer IV7+ years$125,144
Field Service Engineer V7-10 years$145,380
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How Do Field Service Engineer I 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 Field Service Engineer Is. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $81,514.
  • California: $81,205.
  • Massachusetts: $80,123.

Top Paying Cities for Field Service Engineer Is

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: $92,859
  • San Francisco: $91,843
  • Oakland: $89,907

What Skills Can Increase a Field Service Engineer I's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 8.67% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Repairing (Mentioned in 1.97% Job Postings): To put something that is damaged, broken, or not working correctly, back into good condition or make it work again.
  • Technical Services (Mentioned in 1.31% Job Postings): Technical services are services that an IT organization provides to support business services or IT operations. Employee provisioning, backup and recovery, storage, and self-service help desk are examples of technical services
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 8.67%
Repairing 1.97%
Technical Services 1.31%
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 Field Service Engineer I's salary.
  • Programming: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Presentation: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Programming
 $84,665
15%
Presentation
 $83,193
13%
Project Management
 $82,457
12%
Decision Making
 $80,984
10%
CNC
 $80,984
10%
Technical Support
 $80,984
10%
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How Education impacts a Field Service Engineer I's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Field Service Engineer Is enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Field Service Engineer I with a Bachelor's Degree is between $68,081 and $71,879).

Field Service Engineer I Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Field Service Engineer I
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.7%
High School 25.6%
Associates 22.0%
Bachelors 44.0%
Masters 6.2%
Doctorate 0.2%
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Field Service Engineer I Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Field Service Engineer I'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.

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$67,196
Average $73,622/year
$82,185
$5,600
Average $6,135/month
$6,849
$1,292
Average $1,416/week
$1,580
$32
Average $35/hour
$40
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $82,185 $6,849 $1,580 $40
Average $73,622 $6,135 $1,416 $35
25th Percentile $67,196 $5,600 $1,292 $32

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Salary Trends for Field Service Engineer I

Salaries for a Field Service Engineer I can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $58,757 in 2023 to around $58,086 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Field Service Engineer I salary trends, .

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FAQ about Field Service Engineer I

1. What are the responsibilities of Field Service Engineer I?

Provides on-site support and technical assistance with various products or equipment. Installs, configures, troubleshoots, and maintains products/equipment. Identifies, analyzes, and repairs product failures. Orders and replaces parts as needed. Develops detailed service reports to document service visits, issues, and troubleshooting actions and logs and tracks maintenance activities. Answers basic customer questions about product features. May provide some customer training. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Typically requires 0-2 years of related experience.

2. What are the skills of Field Service Engineer I

Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Customer Service: Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.

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Repairing: To put something that is damaged, broken, or not working correctly, back into good condition or make it work again.

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Technical Services: Technical services are services that an IT organization provides to support business services or IT operations. Employee provisioning, backup and recovery, storage, and self-service help desk are examples of technical services

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