Tech Engineer Salary in the United States

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

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Tech Engineer in the United States is $44,874 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $54,825
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $40,449 to $50,082
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $36,421
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Tech Engineer Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $50,082 $4,174 $963 $24
Average $44,874 $3,739 $863 $22
25th Percentile $40,449 $3,371 $778 $19
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Key Factors That Influence Tech Engineer Salaries

A Tech 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 Tech Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Tech 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): $45,795
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $75,598
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $96,285
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $111,330
  • Expert (over 8 years): $145,026
Levels Salary
Tech Engi... Level Tech Engineer$45,795
Recruitin... Level Tech Engineer$75,598
Recruitin... Level Tech Engineer$96,285
Recruitin... Level Tech Engineer$111,330
Recruitin... Level Tech Engineer$145,026
$45,795 0 yr
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$96,285 2-4 yrs
$111,330 5-8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Tech 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: $56,599
  • San Francisco: $56,043
  • Oakland: $54,800

What Skills Can Increase a Tech Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Scheduling (Mentioned in 9.55% Job Postings): Scheduling is the process of arranging, controlling and optimizing work and workloads in a production process or manufacturing process.
  • Administrative Support (Mentioned in 3.09% Job Postings): Administrative support means technical assistance, studies, surveys, or securing volunteers to assist the department in fulfilling its administrative responsibilities.
  • Administrative Management (Mentioned in 1.31% Job Postings): Designing and managing the whole structure of our business to ensure that the flow of information is effective and that resources are used efficiently.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Scheduling 9.55%
Administrative Support 3.09%
Administrative Management 1.31%
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 Tech Engineer's salary.
  • Data Integrity: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Talent Acquisition: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Data Integrity
$52,502
17%
Insight
$51,605
15%
Talent Acquisition
$49,361
10%
Leadership
$49,361
10%
Project Management
$48,912
9%
Coordination
$48,463
8%
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Tech Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Tech 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

Salary Trends for Tech Engineer

Salaries for a Tech Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $48,662 in 2023 to around $48,435 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Tech Engineer salary trends, .

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