What are the main factors that influence a Composite Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Composite Engineer's salary?

A Composite Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Composite Engineer (0-2 years)earns $75,315, a CAE Designer II (2-4 years)earns $84,653, a CAE Designer III (4-7 years)earns $116,694, a CAE Designer IV (7+ years)earns $134,694, a CAE Designer V (7-10 years)earns $153,523,

What are the highest paying states for a Composite Engineer?

Composite Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Composite Engineer roles are District of Columbia $78,141, California $77,845, Massachusetts $76,807. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Composite Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Composite Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Composite Design Engineer, Sr: $194,935; Composite Technician: $138,350; Composite Bonding Technician IV: $70,134; Composite Bonding Technician III: $65,033; Composite Fabricator: $58,564.

Composite Engineer Salary in Hawaii

How much does a Composite Engineer make in Hawaii?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Composite Engineer in Hawaii is $73,766 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

However, a Composite Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $86,650
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $66,330 to $80,510
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $59,561

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Composite Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$80,510	$6,709	$1,548	$39
Average	$73,766	$6,147	$1,419	$35
25th Percentile	$66,330	$5,528	$1,276	$32

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Key Factors That Influence Composite Engineer Salaries

A Composite Engineer'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Composite Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Composite Engineer'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:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $75,315
Early Career (1-2 years): $84,653
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $116,694
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $134,694
Expert (over 8 years): $153,523

Levels	Salary
Composite... Level Composite Engineer	$75,315
CAE Desig... Level Composite Engineer	$84,653
CAE Desig... Level Composite Engineer	$116,694
CAE Desig... Level Composite Engineer	$134,694
CAE Desig... Level Composite Engineer	$153,523

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How Do Composite Engineer 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 Composite Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $78,141.
California: $77,845.
Massachusetts: $76,807.

District of Columbia $78,141 California $77,845 Massachusetts $76,807 Washington $76,525 New Jersey $76,497 Alaska $76,398 Connecticut $75,424 New York $75,029

Hawaii $73,766 Rhode Island $73,173 Maryland $72,771 Minnesota $72,220 Colorado $72,008 Illinois $71,938 Oregon $71,670 Delaware $71,472

New Hampshire $71,348 Virginia $71,070 Pennsylvania $70,258 Nevada $69,849 North Dakota $69,715 Michigan $69,503 Wisconsin $69,425 Vermont $69,270

Texas $68,839 Maine $68,811 Arizona $68,769 Ohio $68,719 Georgia $68,070 Indiana $67,746 Wyoming $67,682 Utah $67,583

Iowa $67,541 Kansas $67,202 Louisiana $67,103 North Carolina $67,068 Missouri $67,054 Florida $66,779 Montana $66,630 Nebraska $66,489

Kentucky $66,412 South Carolina $66,129 Tennessee $65,953 Idaho $65,882 New Mexico $65,367 Oklahoma $65,254 Alabama $64,838 South Dakota $64,139

Arkansas $63,758 West Virginia $63,553 Mississippi $62,939

Top Paying Cities for Composite Engineers

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:

Aiea: $73,366
Anahola: $72,404
Captain Cook: $72,332

Aiea, HI $73,366 Anahola, HI $72,404 Captain Cook, HI $72,332 Eleele, HI $72,551 Ewa Beach, HI $73,301 Kapolei, HI $73,243 Haiku, HI $72,458 Hakalau, HI $72,296

Haleiwa, HI $73,102 Hana, HI $72,285 Hanalei, HI $72,310 Hanamaulu, HI $72,456 Hanapepe, HI $72,547 Hauula, HI $73,213 Hawaii National Park, HI $72,380 Hawi, HI $72,499

Hilo, HI $72,449 Princeville, HI $72,442 Holualoa, HI $72,360 Honaunau, HI $72,236 Honokaa, HI $72,329 Honomu, HI $72,442 Hoolehua, HI $72,236 Kaaawa, HI $73,237

Kahuku, HI $73,080 Kahului, HI $72,625 Kailua, HI $73,343 Ocean View, HI $72,420 Waikoloa, HI $72,413 Keauhou, HI $72,360 Kailua Kona, HI $72,448 Kalaheo, HI $72,464

Kalaupapa, HI $72,169 Kamuela, HI $72,365 Kaneohe, HI $73,327 Kapaa, HI $72,543 Kaumakani, HI $72,582 Kaunakakai, HI $72,322 Keaau, HI $72,499 Kealakekua, HI $72,461

Kealia, HI $72,485 Kekaha, HI $72,412 Kihei, HI $72,551 Kilauea, HI $72,443 Kapaau, HI $72,388 Koloa, HI $72,475 Kualapuu, HI $72,300 Kunia, HI $73,219

Kurtistown, HI $72,462 Lahaina, HI $72,476 Laie, HI $73,145 Lanai City, HI $72,300 Laupahoehoe, HI $72,483 Lawai, HI $72,582 Lihue, HI $72,456 Makawao, HI $72,514

Makaweli, HI $72,296 Maunaloa, HI $72,126 Mountain View, HI $72,424 Naalehu, HI $72,278 Ninole, HI $72,229 Ookala, HI $72,252 Paauilo, HI $72,341 Pahala, HI $72,298

Pahoa, HI $72,394 Paia, HI $72,480 Papaaloa, HI $72,492 Papaikou, HI $72,342 Pearl City, HI $73,313 Pepeekeo, HI $72,483 Puunene, HI $72,625 Volcano, HI $72,380

Wahiawa, HI $73,188 Pukalani, HI $72,514 Mililani, HI $73,276 Kula, HI $72,364 Waialua, HI $73,062 Waianae, HI $73,130 Wailuku, HI $72,512 Waimanalo, HI $73,329

Waimea, HI $72,576 Waipahu, HI $73,281 Honolulu, HI $73,392 J B P H H, HI $73,379 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $73,227 Schofield Barracks, HI $73,206 Fort Shafter, HI $73,392 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $73,392

Camp H M Smith, HI $73,375 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $73,304 Wake Island, HI $73,392

Composite Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Composite Engineer'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.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

$66,330

Average $73,766/year

$80,510

$5,528

Average $6,147/month

$6,709

$1,276

Average $1,419/week

$1,548

$32

Average $35/hour

$39

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$80,510	$6,709	$1,548	$39
Average	$73,766	$6,147	$1,419	$35
25th Percentile	$66,330	$5,528	$1,276	$32

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