Jr Engineer Salary in the United States

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

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Jr Engineer in the United States is $63,924 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $73,243
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $59,607 to $68,802
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $55,676
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View as table View as graph 25% $59,607 10% $55,676 90% $73,243 75% $68,802 $63,924 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click

Jr Engineer Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $68,802 $5,733 $1,323 $33
Average $63,924 $5,327 $1,229 $31
25th Percentile $59,607 $4,967 $1,146 $29
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Key Factors That Influence Jr Engineer Salaries

A Jr 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 Jr Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Jr 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): $51,379
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $57,511
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $64,823
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $78,050
  • Expert (over 8 years): $98,797
Levels Salary
Claims Qu... Level Jr Engineer$51,379
Claims Qu... Level Jr Engineer$57,511
Jr Engine... Level Jr Engineer$64,823
Claims Qu... Level Jr Engineer$78,050
Claims Qu... Level Jr Engineer$98,797
$51,379 0 yr
$57,511 < 2 yrs
$64,823 2-4 yrs
$78,050 5-8 yrs
$98,797 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Jr 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: $80,627
  • San Francisco: $79,744
  • Oakland: $78,064

What Skills Can Increase a Jr Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Confidentiality (Mentioned in 6.45% Job Postings): The process of and obligation to apply and enforce rules and practices that ensure that specific types of information are accessible only to those authorized to use it.
  • Claim Reviews (Mentioned in 3.23% Job Postings): A claims review is the process in which the underwriter reviews a claim to assure that it meets a set of standards.
  • Internal Audit (Mentioned in 3.23% Job Postings): Internal auditing is an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value to and improve an organization's operations. It helps an organization accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes. Internal auditing achieves this by providing insight and recommendations based on analyses and assessments of data and business processes. With commitment to integrity and accountability, internal auditing provides value to governing bodies and senior management as an objective source of independent advice. Professionals called internal auditors are employed by organizations to perform the internal auditing activity. The scope of internal auditing within an organization is broad and may involve topics such as an organization's governance, risk management and management controls over: efficiency/effectiveness of operations (including safeguarding of assets), the reliability of financial and management reporting, and compliance with laws and regulations. Internal auditing may also involve conducting proactive fraud audits to identify potentially fraudulent acts; participating in fraud investigations under the direction of fraud investigation professionals, and conducting post investigation fraud audits to identify control breakdowns and establish financial loss.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Confidentiality 6.45%
Claim Reviews 3.23%
Internal Audit 3.23%
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 Jr Engineer's salary.
  • HIPAA Compliance: Can increase your salary by up to 72%.
  • Integrity: Can increase your salary by up to 22%.
  • Quality Assurance: Can increase your salary by up to 20%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
HIPAA Compliance
$109,949
72%
Integrity
$77,987
22%
Quality Assurance
$76,708
20%
Internal Audit
$76,069
19%
PowerPoint
$75,430
18%
Coaching
$74,791
17%
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Jr Engineer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Jr Engineer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Jr Engineer positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Insurance typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Jr Engineer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Jr Engineer

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare$83,101$40.030%
Pharmaceuticals$70,316$34.010%

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

Understanding how a Jr 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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Jr Engineer

Salaries for a Jr Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $92,666 in 2023 to around $90,972 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Jr Engineer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Jr Engineer Over Time

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  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Vice President, Credit Risk Strategy & Data Science. About the Company. High-growth SMB lender building the next generation of credit decisioning. Industry... more

    19 Days Ago

  • KreilKamp Trucking

    Columbus, OH

    KreilKamp Trucking | Columbus, OH

    Regional CDL A Drivers | NEW Grads Welcome | Earn $70,000+ Annually. We're proud to be a 4th generation family truck line, started in 1935, but even proude... more

    19 Days Ago

  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Vice President, Payments Engineering. About the Company. Globally-recognized provider of corporate payment solutions. Industry. Financial Services. Type. P... more

    21 Days Ago

  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Senior Vice President of Project Delivery. About the Company. A multi-billion-dollar construction organization with collaborative, servant-minded leadershi... more

    21 Days Ago

  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Chief of Staff. About the Company. Innovative travel platform for booking & managing work trips. Industry. Computer Software. Type. Privately Held, VC-back... more

    21 Days Ago

  • McDonalds

    Columbus, OH

    McDonalds | Columbus, OH

    McDonald’s is seeking Crew Team Members to assist with daily restaurant operations including customer service, food preparation, and maintaining restaurant... more

    28 Days Ago

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FAQ about Jr Engineer

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Jr Engineer?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Jr Engineer roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

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