Ordnance Officer Salary in the United States

How much does an Ordnance Officer make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Ordnance Officer in the United States is $71,699 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $83,869
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $65,140 to $78,070
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $59,169
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Ordnance Officer Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
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Weekly
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Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $78,070 $6,506 $1,501 $38
Average $71,699 $5,975 $1,379 $34
25th Percentile $65,140 $5,428 $1,253 $31
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Key Factors That Influence Ordnance Officer Salaries

An Ordnance Officer'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 Ordnance Officer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Ordnance Officer'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): $73,066
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $93,727
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $105,535
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $139,944
  • Expert (over 8 years): $165,167
Levels Salary
Ordnance ... Level Ordnance Officer$73,066
Cost Esti... Level Ordnance Officer$93,727
Cost Esti... Level Ordnance Officer$105,535
Cost Esti... Level Ordnance Officer$139,944
Cost Esti... Level Ordnance Officer$165,167
$73,066 0 yr
$93,727 < 2 yrs
$105,535 2-4 yrs
$139,944 5-8 yrs
$165,167 > 8 yrs
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How Do Ordnance Officer 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 Ordnance Officers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $79,385.
  • California: $79,084.
  • Massachusetts: $78,030.

Top Paying Cities for Ordnance Officers

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: $90,434
  • San Francisco: $89,444
  • Oakland: $87,559

What Skills Can Increase an Ordnance Officer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Project Management (Mentioned in 6.42% Job Postings): Project management is the application of processes, methods, skills, knowledge and experience to achieve specific project objectives according to the project acceptance criteria within agreed parameters. Project management has final deliverables that are constrained to a finite timescale and budget.
  • Value Engineering (Mentioned in 1.6% Job Postings): Value engineering (VE) is a systematic method to improve the "value" of goods or products and services by using an examination of function. Value, as defined, is the ratio of function to cost. Value can therefore be manipulated by either improving the function or reducing the cost. It is a primary tenet of value engineering that basic functions be preserved and not be reduced as a consequence of pursuing value improvements. The term "value management" is sometimes used as a synonym of "value engineering", and both promote the planning and delivery of projects with improved performance The reasoning behind value engineering is as follows: if marketers expect a product to become practically or stylistically obsolete within a specific length of time, they can design it to only last for that specific lifetime. The products could be built with higher-grade components, but with value engineering they are not because this would impose an unnecessary cost on the manufacturer, and to a limited extent also an increased cost on the purchaser. Value engineering will reduce these costs. A company will typically use the least expensive components that satisfy the product's lifetime projections.
  • AutoCAD (Mentioned in 1.25% Job Postings): AutoCAD is a commercial computer-aided design and drafting software application. Developed and marketed by Autodesk, AutoCAD was first released in December 1982 as a desktop app running on microcomputers with internal graphics controllers.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Project Management 6.42%
Value Engineering 1.6%
AutoCAD 1.25%
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 an Ordnance Officer's salary.
  • Budgeting: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Data Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Value Engineering: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Budgeting
$76,718
7%
Data Analysis
$75,284
5%
Value Engineering
$75,284
5%
Leadership
$74,567
4%
Commitment
$74,567
4%
Scheduling
$73,850
3%
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Ordnance Officer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Ordnance Officer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 45% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Ordnance Officer positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Ordnance Officer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Ordnance Officer

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology$86,039$41.020%
Pharmaceuticals$86,039$41.020%
Financial Services$82,454$40.015%
Insurance$82,454$40.015%
Software & Networking$82,454$40.015%

Ordnance Officer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Ordnance Officer'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 Ordnance Officer

Salaries for an Ordnance Officer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $69,606 in 2023 to around $68,632 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Ordnance Officer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Ordnance Officer Over Time

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2024
$68,841
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FAQ about Ordnance Officer

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Ordnance Officer?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Ordnance Officer roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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