Additive Manufacturing Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does an Additive Manufacturing Engineer make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Additive Manufacturing Engineer in the United States is $90,992 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $44.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $105,056
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $82,917 to $98,354
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $75,565
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Additive Manufacturing Engineer Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
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Wage
75th Percentile $98,354 $8,196 $1,891 $47
Average $90,992 $7,583 $1,750 $44
25th Percentile $82,917 $6,910 $1,595 $40
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DANIEL DEFENSE LLC - BLACK CREEK, GA

Manufacturing Engineer Technician

Saelens Corporation - MILWAUKEE, WI

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Key Factors That Influence Additive Manufacturing Engineer Salaries

An Additive Manufacturing 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Additive Manufacturing Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Additive Manufacturing 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): $87,734
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $87,981
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $90,451
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $93,157
  • Expert (over 8 years): $94,240
Levels Salary
Entry Level Additive Manufacturing Engineer$87,734
Intermediate Level Additive Manufacturing Engineer$87,981
Senior Level Additive Manufacturing Engineer$90,451
Specialist Level Additive Manufacturing Engineer$93,157
Expert Level Additive Manufacturing Engineer$94,240
$87,734 0 yr
$87,981 < 2 yrs
$90,451 2-4 yrs
$93,157 5-8 yrs
$94,240 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Additive Manufacturing 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: $114,768
  • San Francisco: $113,640
  • Oakland: $111,119

What Skills Can Increase an Additive Manufacturing Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 5.86% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • ISO (Mentioned in 2.81% Job Postings): The International Organization for Standardization is an international standard development organization composed of representatives from the national standards organizations of member countries.
  • Customer Support (Mentioned in 1.84% Job Postings): Customer support is a range of customer services to assist customers in making cost effective and correct use of a product. It includes assistance in planning, installation, training, troubleshooting, maintenance, upgrading, and disposal of a product. Regarding technology products such as mobile phones, televisions, computers, software products or other electronic or mechanical goods, it is termed technical support. Customer support is considered as one of the main data channels for customer satisfaction research and a way to increase customer retention.
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Analysis 5.86%
ISO 2.81%
Customer Support 1.84%
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 Additive Manufacturing Engineer's salary.
  • Quality Management: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Team Operations: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Quality Management
 $94,632
4%
Team Operations
 $94,632
4%
Project Management
 $93,722
3%
Decision Making
 $93,722
3%
Initiative
 $93,722
3%
Accountability
 $93,722
3%
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How Education impacts an Additive Manufacturing Engineer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Additive Manufacturing Engineers enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Additive Manufacturing Engineer with a Bachelor's Degree is between $88,302 and $92,226).

Additive Manufacturing Engineer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Additive Manufacturing Engineer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.3%
High School 3.6%
Associates 5.4%
Bachelors 62.2%
Masters 27.8%
Doctorate 0.7%
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Additive Manufacturing Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Additive Manufacturing 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.

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$82,917
Average $90,992/year
$98,354
$6,910
Average $7,583/month
$8,196
$1,595
Average $1,750/week
$1,891
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Average $44/hour
$47
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $98,354 $8,196 $1,891 $47
Average $90,992 $7,583 $1,750 $44
25th Percentile $82,917 $6,910 $1,595 $40

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Salary Trends for Additive Manufacturing Engineer

Salaries for an Additive Manufacturing Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $85,317 in 2023 to around $84,902 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Additive Manufacturing Engineer salary trends, .

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