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Hourly Wage for Manufacturing Engineer II Salary in the United States

What is the highest and lowest hourly pay for Manufacturing Engineer II?

As of July 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for a Manufacturing Engineer II in the United States is $43, which translates to an annual salary of about $89,631.

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): $50 per hour
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $39 to $47 per hour
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $36 per hour
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Manufacturing Engineer II Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $96,817 $8,068 $1,862 $47
Average $89,631 $7,469 $1,724 $43
25th Percentile $81,431 $6,786 $1,566 $39
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Key Factors That Influence Manufacturing Engineer II Salaries

A Manufacturing 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 Manufacturing Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Manufacturing 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:

  • Manufacturing Engineer I (0-2 years): $79,063
  • Manufacturing Engineer II (2-4 years): $89,631
  • Manufacturing Engineer III (4-7 years): $103,176
  • Manufacturing Engineer IV (7+ years): $125,857
  • Manufacturing Engineer V (7-10 years): $144,599
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Manufacturing Engineer I0-2 years$79,063
Manufacturing Engineer II2-4 years$89,631
Manufacturing Engineer III4-7 years$103,176
Manufacturing Engineer IV7+ years$125,857
Manufacturing Engineer V7-10 years$144,599
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Top Paying Cities for Manufacturing Engineer IIs

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: $113,052
  • San Francisco: $111,814
  • Oakland: $109,457

What Skills Can Increase a Manufacturing Engineer II's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 5.86% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • ISO (Mentioned in 2.81% Job Postings): The International Organization for Standardization is an international standard development organization composed of representatives from the national standards organizations of member countries.
  • Customer Support (Mentioned in 1.84% Job Postings): Customer support is a range of customer services to assist customers in making cost effective and correct use of a product. It includes assistance in planning, installation, training, troubleshooting, maintenance, upgrading, and disposal of a product. Regarding technology products such as mobile phones, televisions, computers, software products or other electronic or mechanical goods, it is termed technical support. Customer support is considered as one of the main data channels for customer satisfaction research and a way to increase customer retention.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 5.86%
ISO 2.81%
Customer Support 1.84%
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 Manufacturing Engineer II's salary.
  • Quality Management: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Team Operations: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Quality Management
 $93,216
4%
Team Operations
 $93,216
4%
Project Management
 $92,320
3%
Decision Making
 $92,320
3%
Initiative
 $92,320
3%
Accountability
 $92,320
3%
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Manufacturing Engineer II Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Manufacturing Engineer II salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $100,611. While startup companies pay approximate $85,152.

Manufacturing Engineer II Salary by Company Size

Company Size Employees Average Salary
Startup1~50$85,152
Growth Stage51~500$90,040
Established501~5000$97,177
Enterprise5000+$100,611

Manufacturing Engineer II Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Manufacturing Engineer II roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Manufacturing Engineer positions in Retail & Wholesale or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Manufacturing Engineer II as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Manufacturing Engineer II

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals$134,446$65.050%

How Education impacts a Manufacturing Engineer II's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Manufacturing Engineer IIs 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 Manufacturing Engineer II with a Bachelor's Degree is between $88,302 and $92,226).

Manufacturing Engineer II Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Manufacturing Engineer II
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.3%
High School 3.6%
Associates 5.4%
Bachelors 62.2%
Masters 27.8%
Doctorate 0.7%
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Manufacturing Engineer II Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Manufacturing 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.

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$81,431
Average $89,631/year
$96,817
$6,786
Average $7,469/month
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Average $1,724/week
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Average $43/hour
$47
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $96,817 $8,068 $1,862 $47
Average $89,631 $7,469 $1,724 $43
25th Percentile $81,431 $6,786 $1,566 $39

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Salary Trends for Manufacturing Engineer II

Salaries for a Manufacturing Engineer II can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $84,548 in 2023 to around $84,137 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Manufacturing Engineer II salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Manufacturing Engineer II Over Time

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FAQ about Manufacturing Engineer II

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Manufacturing Engineer II?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Manufacturing Engineer II roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

2. What are the responsibilities of Manufacturing Engineer II?

Plans and designs manufacturing, assembly, fabrication, and machining processes for a production facility. Evaluates assembly, fabrication, and machining processes to identify waste, bottlenecks, and inefficiencies. Utilizes knowledge of product design, equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality standards to develop and improve manufacturing processes, equipment, and capabilities. Maintains facility machinery and tools to ensure optimal functionality, effectiveness, and reliability. Analyzes product specifications to determine the parts, equipment, tools, and processes needed to achieve manufacturing objectives. 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.

3. What are the skills of Manufacturing Engineer II

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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Analysis: Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.

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ISO: The International Organization for Standardization is an international standard development organization composed of representatives from the national standards organizations of member countries.

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Customer Support: Customer support is a range of customer services to assist customers in making cost effective and correct use of a product. It includes assistance in planning, installation, training, troubleshooting, maintenance, upgrading, and disposal of a product. Regarding technology products such as mobile phones, televisions, computers, software products or other electronic or mechanical goods, it is termed technical support. Customer support is considered as one of the main data channels for customer satisfaction research and a way to increase customer retention.

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