What are the main factors that influence a Junior Data Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Junior Data Engineer's salary?

A Junior Data Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Junior Data Engineer (0-2 years)earns $80,655, a Database Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $108,983, a Database Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $132,629, a Database Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $152,292, a Database Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $177,644,

What are the highest paying states for a Junior Data Engineer?

Junior Data Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Junior Data Engineer roles are District of Columbia $83,135, California $82,820, Massachusetts $81,716. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Junior Data Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Junior Data Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Junior Engineer: $146,591; Junior Big Data Engineer: $141,635; Junior Data Warehouse Developer: $108,392; Junior Electrical Engineer: $82,755; Junior Mechanical Engineer: $79,601.

Junior Data Engineer Salary in Hawaii

How much does a Junior Data Engineer make in Hawaii?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Junior Data Engineer in Hawaii is $78,480 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $94,391
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $68,038 to $86,809
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $58,530

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Junior Data Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$86,809	$7,234	$1,669	$42
Average	$78,480	$6,540	$1,509	$38
25th Percentile	$68,038	$5,670	$1,308	$33

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Key Factors That Influence Junior Data Engineer Salaries

A Junior Data 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 Junior Data Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Junior Data 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): $80,655
Early Career (1-2 years): $108,983
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $132,629
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $152,292
Expert (over 8 years): $177,644

Levels	Salary
Junior Da... Level Junior Data Engineer	$80,655
Database ... Level Junior Data Engineer	$108,983
Database ... Level Junior Data Engineer	$132,629
Database ... Level Junior Data Engineer	$152,292
Database ... Level Junior Data Engineer	$177,644

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How Do Junior Data 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 Junior Data Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $83,135.
California: $82,820.
Massachusetts: $81,716.

District of Columbia $83,135 California $82,820 Massachusetts $81,716 Washington $81,416 New Jersey $81,386 Alaska $81,280 Connecticut $80,244 New York $79,824

Hawaii $78,480 Rhode Island $77,849 Maryland $77,421 Minnesota $76,835 Colorado $76,610 Illinois $76,535 Oregon $76,250 Delaware $76,039

New Hampshire $75,907 Virginia $75,612 Pennsylvania $74,748 Nevada $74,313 North Dakota $74,170 Michigan $73,945 Wisconsin $73,862 Vermont $73,697

Texas $73,239 Maine $73,209 Arizona $73,164 Ohio $73,111 Georgia $72,420 Indiana $72,075 Wyoming $72,007 Utah $71,902

Iowa $71,857 Kansas $71,497 Louisiana $71,392 North Carolina $71,354 Missouri $71,339 Florida $71,046 Montana $70,889 Nebraska $70,738

Kentucky $70,656 South Carolina $70,355 Tennessee $70,168 Idaho $70,093 New Mexico $69,545 Oklahoma $69,424 Alabama $68,981 South Dakota $68,238

Arkansas $67,833 West Virginia $67,615 Mississippi $66,962

Top Paying Cities for Junior Data 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:

Aiea: $78,082
Anahola: $77,556
Captain Cook: $77,556

Aiea, HI $78,082 Anahola, HI $77,556 Captain Cook, HI $77,556 Eleele, HI $77,556 Ewa Beach, HI $78,082 Kapolei, HI $77,909 Haiku, HI $77,556 Hakalau, HI $77,556

Haleiwa, HI $77,556 Hana, HI $77,556 Hanalei, HI $77,556 Hanamaulu, HI $77,556 Hanapepe, HI $77,556 Hauula, HI $77,729 Hawaii National Park, HI $77,556 Hawi, HI $77,556

Hilo, HI $77,556 Princeville, HI $77,556 Holualoa, HI $77,556 Honaunau, HI $77,556 Honokaa, HI $77,556 Honomu, HI $77,556 Hoolehua, HI $77,556 Kaaawa, HI $77,872

Kahuku, HI $77,556 Kahului, HI $77,556 Kailua, HI $78,082 Ocean View, HI $77,556 Waikoloa, HI $77,556 Keauhou, HI $77,556 Kailua Kona, HI $77,556 Kalaheo, HI $77,556

Kalaupapa, HI $77,556 Kamuela, HI $77,556 Kaneohe, HI $78,082 Kapaa, HI $77,556 Kaumakani, HI $77,556 Kaunakakai, HI $77,556 Keaau, HI $77,556 Kealakekua, HI $77,556

Kealia, HI $77,556 Kekaha, HI $77,556 Kihei, HI $77,556 Kilauea, HI $77,556 Kapaau, HI $77,556 Koloa, HI $77,556 Kualapuu, HI $77,556 Kunia, HI $77,834

Kurtistown, HI $77,556 Lahaina, HI $77,556 Laie, HI $77,624 Lanai City, HI $77,556 Laupahoehoe, HI $77,556 Lawai, HI $77,556 Lihue, HI $77,556 Makawao, HI $77,556

Makaweli, HI $77,556 Maunaloa, HI $77,556 Mountain View, HI $77,556 Naalehu, HI $77,556 Ninole, HI $77,556 Ookala, HI $77,556 Paauilo, HI $77,556 Pahala, HI $77,556

Pahoa, HI $77,556 Paia, HI $77,556 Papaaloa, HI $77,556 Papaikou, HI $77,556 Pearl City, HI $78,082 Pepeekeo, HI $77,556 Puunene, HI $77,556 Volcano, HI $77,556

Wahiawa, HI $77,834 Pukalani, HI $77,556 Mililani, HI $77,939 Kula, HI $77,556 Waialua, HI $77,556 Waianae, HI $77,624 Wailuku, HI $77,556 Waimanalo, HI $78,082

Waimea, HI $77,556 Waipahu, HI $78,044 Honolulu, HI $78,082 J B P H H, HI $78,082 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $77,872 Schofield Barracks, HI $77,804 Fort Shafter, HI $78,082 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $78,082

Camp H M Smith, HI $78,082 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $78,044 Wake Island, HI $78,082

Junior Data Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Junior Data 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 April 01, 2026

$68,038

Average $78,480/year

$86,809

$5,670

Average $6,540/month

$7,234

$1,308

Average $1,509/week

$1,669

$33

Average $38/hour

$42

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$86,809	$7,234	$1,669	$42
Average	$78,480	$6,540	$1,509	$38
25th Percentile	$68,038	$5,670	$1,308	$33

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