Hadoop Engineer Salary in the United States

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

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Hadoop Engineer in the United States is $118,802 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $57.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $137,375
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $109,396 to $128,524
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $100,832
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Hadoop Engineer Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $128,524 $10,710 $2,472 $62
Average $118,802 $9,900 $2,285 $57
25th Percentile $109,396 $9,116 $2,104 $53
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Key Factors That Influence Hadoop Engineer Salaries

A Hadoop 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 Hadoop Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Hadoop 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): $78,799
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $92,665
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $120,762
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $141,133
  • Expert (over 8 years): $163,497
Levels Salary
Informati... Level Hadoop Engineer$78,799
Informati... Level Hadoop Engineer$92,665
Hadoop En... Level Hadoop Engineer$120,762
Informati... Level Hadoop Engineer$141,133
Informati... Level Hadoop Engineer$163,497
$78,799 0 yr
$92,665 < 2 yrs
$120,762 2-4 yrs
$141,133 5-8 yrs
$163,497 > 8 yrs
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How Do Hadoop 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 Hadoop Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $131,538.
  • California: $131,039.
  • Massachusetts: $129,292.

Top Paying Cities for Hadoop 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: $149,845
  • San Francisco: $148,204
  • Oakland: $145,081

What Skills Can Increase a Hadoop Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 5.82% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Incident Response (Mentioned in 3.34% Job Postings): Incident response (IR) is a set of information security policies and procedures that you can use to identify, contain, and eliminate cyberattacks.
  • Risk Assessment (Mentioned in 2.25% Job Postings): Broadly speaking, a risk assessment is the combined effort of: identifying and analyzing potential (future) events that may negatively impact individuals, assets, and/or the environment (i.e. risk analysis); and making judgments "on the tolerability of the risk on the basis of a risk analysis" while considering influencing factors (i.e. risk evaluation).Put in simpler terms, a risk assessment analyzes what can go wrong, how likely it is to happen, what the potential consequences are, and how tolerable the identified risk is. As part of this process, the resulting determination of risk may be expressed in a quantitative or qualitative fashion. The risk assessment is an inherent part of an overall risk management strategy, which attempts to, after a risk assessment, "introduce control measures to eliminate or reduce" any potential risk-related consequences.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 5.82%
Incident Response 3.34%
Risk Assessment 2.25%
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 Hadoop Engineer's salary.
  • Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Insight
$122,366
3%
Innovation
$121,178
2%
Consulting
$121,178
2%
Collaboration
$121,178
2%
Commitment
$121,178
2%
Cybersecurity
$121,178
2%
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Hadoop Engineer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Hadoop Engineer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Hadoop Engineer positions in Retail & Wholesale or MFG Nondurable typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Hadoop Engineer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Hadoop Engineer

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense$142,562$69.020%
Biotechnology$142,562$69.020%
Energy & Utilities$142,562$69.020%
Financial Services$142,562$69.020%
Pharmaceuticals$142,562$69.020%

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

Understanding how a Hadoop 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 Hadoop Engineer

Salaries for a Hadoop Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $118,627 in 2023 to around $118,172 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Hadoop Engineer salary trends, .

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