Etl Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does an Etl Engineer make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Etl Engineer in the United States is $95,124 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $46.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $110,254
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $85,342 to $103,044
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $76,436
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Etl Engineer Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $103,044 $8,587 $1,982 $50
Average $95,124 $7,927 $1,829 $46
25th Percentile $85,342 $7,112 $1,641 $41
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Key Factors That Influence Etl Engineer Salaries

An Etl 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 Etl Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Etl 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): $75,366
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $97,162
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $106,670
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $135,347
  • Expert (over 8 years): $153,112
Levels Salary
Technical... Level Etl Engineer$75,366
Etl Engin... Level Etl Engineer$97,162
Technical... Level Etl Engineer$106,670
Technical... Level Etl Engineer$135,347
Technical... Level Etl Engineer$153,112
$75,366 0 yr
$97,162 < 2 yrs
$106,670 2-4 yrs
$135,347 5-8 yrs
$153,112 > 8 yrs
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What Am I Worth?

Top Paying Cities for Etl 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: $119,980
  • San Francisco: $118,667
  • Oakland: $116,166

What Skills Can Increase an Etl Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 4.79% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Web Applications (Mentioned in 2.22% Job Postings): A web application is application software that runs in a web browser, unlike software programs that run locally and natively on the operating system of the device. They are delivered on the World Wide Web to users with an active network connection.
  • Technical Support (Mentioned in 1.77% Job Postings): Offering hands-on assistance and solutions to end-users in addressing and troubleshooting technical issues.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 4.79%
Web Applications 2.22%
Technical Support 1.77%
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 an Etl Engineer's salary.
  • Service Oriented Architecture: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Team Development: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Jira: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Service Oriented Architecture
$101,783
7%
Team Development
$100,832
6%
Jira
$99,881
5%
Agile
$99,881
5%
Atlassian
$99,881
5%
Product Development
$99,881
5%
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How Education impacts an Etl Engineer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Etl Engineers enter the field with a Associate'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 an Etl Engineer with a Associate's Degree is between $91,232 and $97,253).

Etl Engineer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Etl Engineer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.3%
High School 1.8%
Associates 5.5%
Bachelors 54.9%
Masters 33.8%
Doctorate 3.8%
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Etl Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Etl 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

Salary Trends for Etl Engineer

Salaries for an Etl Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $99,851 in 2023 to around $96,840 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Etl Engineer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Etl Engineer Over Time

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$98,672
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