Associate Field Applications Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does an Associate Field Applications Engineer make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Associate Field Applications Engineer in the United States is $72,929 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $89,161
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $66,564 to $81,425
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $60,769
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Associate Field Applications Engineer Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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Weekly
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75th Percentile $81,425 $6,785 $1,566 $39
Average $72,929 $6,077 $1,402 $35
25th Percentile $66,564 $5,547 $1,280 $32
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Key Factors That Influence Associate Field Applications Engineer Salaries

An Associate Field Applications 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 Associate Field Applications Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Associate Field Applications 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): $71,834
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $72,554
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $74,428
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $74,803
  • Expert (over 8 years): $75,053
Levels Salary
Entry Level Associate Field Applications Engineer$71,834
Intermediate Level Associate Field Applications Engineer$72,554
Senior Level Associate Field Applications Engineer$74,428
Specialist Level Associate Field Applications Engineer$74,803
Expert Level Associate Field Applications Engineer$75,053
$71,834 0 yr
$72,554 < 2 yrs
$74,428 2-4 yrs
$74,803 5-8 yrs
$75,053 > 8 yrs
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How Do Associate Field Applications 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 Associate Field Applications Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $80,747.
  • California: $80,441.
  • Massachusetts: $79,369.

Top Paying Cities for Associate Field Applications 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: $91,985
  • San Francisco: $91,081
  • Oakland: $89,061

What Skills Can Increase an Associate Field Applications Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 8.67% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Repairing (Mentioned in 1.97% Job Postings): To put something that is damaged, broken, or not working correctly, back into good condition or make it work again.
  • Technical Services (Mentioned in 1.31% Job Postings): Technical services are services that an IT organization provides to support business services or IT operations. Employee provisioning, backup and recovery, storage, and self-service help desk are examples of technical services
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 8.67%
Repairing 1.97%
Technical Services 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 an Associate Field Applications Engineer's salary.
  • Programming: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Presentation: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Programming
$83,868
15%
Presentation
$82,410
13%
Project Management
$81,680
12%
Decision Making
$80,222
10%
CNC
$80,222
10%
Technical Support
$80,222
10%
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How Education impacts an Associate Field Applications Engineer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Associate Field Applications 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 Associate Field Applications Engineer with a Bachelor's Degree is between $68,081 and $71,879).

Associate Field Applications Engineer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Associate Field Applications Engineer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.7%
High School 25.6%
Associates 22.0%
Bachelors 44.0%
Masters 6.2%
Doctorate 0.2%
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Associate Field Applications Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Associate Field Applications 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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Associate Field Applications Engineer

Salaries for an Associate Field Applications Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $57,741 in 2023 to around $57,081 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Associate Field Applications Engineer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Associate Field Applications Engineer Over Time

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2024 $57,554
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