Division Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does a Division Engineer make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Division Engineer in the United States is $93,345 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $45.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $109,303
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $84,283 to $101,698
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $76,033
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Division Engineer Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $101,698 $8,475 $1,956 $49
Average $93,345 $7,779 $1,795 $45
25th Percentile $84,283 $7,024 $1,621 $41
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Key Factors That Influence Division Engineer Salaries

A Division 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Division Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Division 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): $63,645
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $77,292
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $95,233
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $113,941
  • Expert (over 8 years): $134,027
Levels Salary
Architect... Level Division Engineer$63,645
Architect... Level Division Engineer$77,292
Division ... Level Division Engineer$95,233
Architect... Level Division Engineer$113,941
Architect... Level Division Engineer$134,027
$63,645 0 yr
$77,292 < 2 yrs
$95,233 2-4 yrs
$113,941 5-8 yrs
$134,027 > 8 yrs
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How Do Division 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 Division Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $103,351.
  • California: $102,959.
  • Massachusetts: $101,587.

Top Paying Cities for Division 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:

  • San Jose: $117,736
  • San Francisco: $116,447
  • Oakland: $113,993

What Skills Can Increase a Division Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 5.15% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Construction Administration (Mentioned in 2.11% Job Postings): The process that the designer goes through to stay involved during the construction process to help solve problems and assist with delivering high-quality projects.
  • Conceptual Design (Mentioned in 1.31% Job Postings): Conceptual Design is an early phase of the design process, in which the broad outlines of function and form of something are articulated. It includes the design of interactions, experiences, processes and strategies. It involves an understanding of people's needs - and how to meet them with products, services, & processes. Common artifacts of conceptual design are concept sketches and models.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 5.15%
Construction Administration 2.11%
Conceptual Design 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 Division Engineer's salary.
  • API: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Azure: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • ERP: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
API
$103,613
11%
Azure
$103,613
11%
ERP
$102,679
10%
Oracle
$101,746
9%
Insight
$99,879
7%
Analysis
$97,079
4%
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Division Engineer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Division Engineer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 45% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit and Construction sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Division Engineer positions in Retail & Wholesale or Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Division Engineer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Division Engineer

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit$116,681$56.025%
Construction$102,679$49.010%

How Education impacts a Division Engineer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Division Engineers 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 Division Engineer with a Bachelor's Degree is between $98,345 and $104,968).

Division Engineer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Division Engineer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.1%
High School 0.6%
Associates 0.9%
Bachelors 46.0%
Masters 51.6%
Doctorate 0.8%
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Division Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Division 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 July 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Division Engineer

Salaries for a Division Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $83,206 in 2023 to around $82,126 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Division Engineer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Division Engineer Over Time

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$82,948
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2024 $82,948
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