As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Printed Circuit Board Designer I in the United States is $73,459. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $64,426 to $83,425, with most professionals earning between $56,202 and $92,499.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $83,425 | $6,952 | $1,604 | $40 |
| Average | $73,459 | $6,122 | $1,413 | $35 |
| 25th Percentile | $64,426 | $5,369 | $1,239 | $31 |
An entry-level Printed Circuit Board Designer I with less than 1 year of experience earns about $72,785. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $73,756. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $75,988. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $76,434, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $76,731.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Printed Circuit Board Designer I | $72,785 |
| Intermediate Level Printed Circuit Board Designer I | $73,756 |
| Senior Level Printed Circuit Board Designer I | $75,988 |
| Specialist Level Printed Circuit Board Designer I | $76,434 |
| Expert Level Printed Circuit Board Designer I | $76,731 |
| Entry Level | 1% |
| Mid Level | 0% |
| Senior Level | 3% |
| Top Level | 4% |
| Experienced | 4% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
What Am I Worth?
Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of March 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Printed Circuit Board Designer I compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $65,220 in 2023 to approximately $65,305 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Printed Circuit Board Designer I salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $73,459 | 70.0% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $5,620 | 5.4% | ||
| 401K/403B | $3,085 | 2.9% | ||
| Disability | $1,469 | 1.4% | ||
| Healthcare | $8,352 | 8.0% | ||
| Pension | $3,967 | 3.8% | ||
| Time Off | $9,041 | 8.6% | ||
| Total Compensation | $104,993 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| No Diploma | 4.5% |
| High School | 9.1% |
| Associates | 40.9% |
| Bachelors | 27.3% |
| Masters | 4.5% |
| Doctorate | 13.6% |
What Am I Worth?
The average annual salary of Printed Circuit Board Designer I is $73,459. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Printed Circuit Board Designer I is $35; the average weekly pay of Printed Circuit Board Designer I is $1,413; the average monthly pay of Printed Circuit Board Designer I is $6,122.
A Printed Circuit Board Designer I'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, a Printed Circuit Board Designer I earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Printed Circuit Board Designer I is $92,191.
The highest pay for Printed Circuit Board Designer I is $92,499.
The lowest pay for Printed Circuit Board Designer I is $56,202.
Designs and develops printed circuit boards. Generates documents using computer aided drafting (CAD) for schematic, assembly, and fabrication drawings. Drafts layouts for standard and dense, hi-speed, multi-layer boards. Helps engineers identify and resolve mechanical design issues. May require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed.
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