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

What is the hourly salary range of Field Service Engineer III?

As of July 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for a Field Service Engineer III in the United States is $51, which translates to an annual salary of about $105,845.

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): $63 per hour
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $46 to $57 per hour
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $42 per hour
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Field Service Engineer III Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $118,854 $9,905 $2,286 $57
Average $105,845 $8,820 $2,035 $51
25th Percentile $96,712 $8,059 $1,860 $46
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Key Factors That Influence Field Service Engineer III Salaries

A Field Service Engineer III'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 III'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): $73,646
  • Field Service Engineer II (2-4 years): $90,405
  • Field Service Engineer III (4-7 years): $105,845
  • Field Service Engineer IV (7+ years): $125,176
  • Field Service Engineer V (7-10 years): $145,385
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Field Service Engineer I0-2 years$73,646
Field Service Engineer II2-4 years$90,405
Field Service Engineer III4-7 years$105,845
Field Service Engineer IV7+ years$125,176
Field Service Engineer V7-10 years$145,385
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How Do Field Service Engineer III 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 IIIs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $117,192.
  • California: $116,747.
  • Massachusetts: $115,191.

Top Paying Cities for Field Service Engineer IIIs

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: $133,502
  • San Francisco: $132,041
  • Oakland: $129,258

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

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 8.69% 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 1.98% 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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Customer Service 8.69%
Repairing 1.98%
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 III's salary.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Decision Making: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Project Management
 $112,196
6%
Decision Making
 $111,137
5%
Collaboration
 $111,137
5%
Analysis
 $111,137
5%
Support Services
 $110,079
4%
Scheduling
 $110,079
4%
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Field Service Engineer III Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Field Service Engineer III salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $118,387. While startup companies pay approximate $100,120.

Field Service Engineer III Salary by Company Size

Company Size Employees Average Salary
Startup1~50$100,120
Growth Stage51~500$105,892
Established501~5000$114,325
Enterprise5000+$118,387

Field Service Engineer III Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Field Service Engineer III roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 55% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Business Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Field Service Engineer positions in Insurance or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Field Service Engineer III as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Field Service Engineer III

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology$132,306$64.025%
Business Services$127,014$61.020%
Pharmaceuticals$124,897$60.018%
Chemicals$121,722$59.015%
Internet$118,546$57.012%

How Education impacts a Field Service Engineer III's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Field Service Engineer IIIs 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 III with a Bachelor's Degree is between $99,203 and $104,586).

Field Service Engineer III Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Field Service Engineer III
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.7%
High School 21.2%
Associates 28.1%
Bachelors 43.8%
Masters 4.2%
Doctorate 1.7%
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Field Service Engineer III Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Field Service Engineer III'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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$96,712
Average $105,845/year
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Average $51/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $118,854 $9,905 $2,286 $57
Average $105,845 $8,820 $2,035 $51
25th Percentile $96,712 $8,059 $1,860 $46

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Salary Trends for Field Service Engineer III

Salaries for a Field Service Engineer III can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $85,539 in 2023 to around $84,718 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Field Service Engineer III salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Field Service Engineer III Over Time

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$85,186
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FAQ about Field Service Engineer III

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Field Service Engineer III?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Field Service Engineer III roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

2. What are the responsibilities of Field Service Engineer III?

Provides on-site support and technical assistance with various products or equipment. Installs, troubleshoots, and provides routine maintenance to products/equipment to ensure proper function and maximize uptime. Identifies, analyzes, and repairs product failures and replaces and installs new components or parts as necessary. Inspects and tests completed work to ensure the service meets quality and safety standards. Develops detailed service reports to document service visits, issues, and troubleshooting actions and logs and tracks maintenance activities. Answers basic customer questions about product/equipment features or issues and escalates complex problems as necessary. Performs start-up testing and customer training on features and the general maintenance of products. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Typically requires 4-7 years of related experience.

3. What are the skills of Field Service Engineer III

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.

1.)

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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