Engine Builder Salary in the United States

How much does an Engine Builder make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Engine Builder in the United States is $52,465 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

However, an Engine Builder's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $61,115
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $45,002 to $56,993
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $38,208
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Wage
75th Percentile $56,993 $4,749 $1,096 $27
Average $52,465 $4,372 $1,009 $25
25th Percentile $45,002 $3,750 $865 $22
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Key Factors That Influence Engine Builder Salaries

An Engine Builder'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 Engine Builder Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Engine Builder'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): $53,501
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $54,141
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $55,051
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $55,233
  • Expert (over 8 years): $55,355
Levels Salary
Entry Level Engine Builder$53,501
Intermediate Level Engine Builder$54,141
Senior Level Engine Builder$55,051
Specialist Level Engine Builder$55,233
Expert Level Engine Builder$55,355
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$54,141 < 2 yrs
$55,051 2-4 yrs
$55,233 5-8 yrs
$55,355 > 8 yrs
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How Do Engine Builder 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 Engine Builders. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $58,089.
  • California: $57,869.
  • Massachusetts: $57,097.

Top Paying Cities for Engine Builders

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: $66,174
  • San Francisco: $65,523
  • Oakland: $64,070

What Skills Can Increase an Engine Builder's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 9.61% 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.
  • Retail Operations (Mentioned in 3.81% Job Postings): Retail operations is the term used to describe all the activities that keep the store functioning well. Goal is to increase gross profit margin to ensure keeping more money on each sale.
  • Wholesale (Mentioned in 1.93% Job Postings): Buying and selling products in large quantities at a lower price to increase profitability through a high sales volume.
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Customer Service 9.61%
Retail Operations 3.81%
Wholesale 1.93%
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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 an Engine Builder's salary.
  • Retail Operations: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Store Operations: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Partnering: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Retail Operations
 $55,613
6%
Store Operations
 $54,563
4%
Partnering
 $54,039
3%
Leadership
 $54,039
3%
Commitment
 $53,514
2%
Collaboration
 $53,514
2%
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How Education impacts an Engine Builder's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Engine Builders enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Engine Builder with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $51,213 and $56,097).

Engine Builder Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Engine Builder
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 4.1%
High School 59.0%
Associates 31.3%
Bachelors 3.8%
Masters 1.4%
Doctorate 0.5%
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Engine Builder Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Engine Builder'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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$45,002
Average $52,465/year
$56,993
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Average $4,372/month
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$865
Average $1,009/week
$1,096
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Average $25/hour
$27
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $56,993 $4,749 $1,096 $27
Average $52,465 $4,372 $1,009 $25
25th Percentile $45,002 $3,750 $865 $22

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Salary Trends for Engine Builder

Salaries for an Engine Builder can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $46,358 in 2023 to around $45,983 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Engine Builder salary trends, .

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