Commissioning Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Commissioning Manager make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Commissioning Manager in the United States is $126,663 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $61.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $150,641
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $114,613 to $139,214
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $103,642
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Commissioning Manager Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $139,214 $11,601 $2,677 $67
Average $126,663 $10,555 $2,436 $61
25th Percentile $114,613 $9,551 $2,204 $55
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Key Factors That Influence Commissioning Manager Salaries

A Commissioning Manager'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 Commissioning Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Commissioning Manager'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): $134,395
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $146,610
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $105,402
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $125,740
  • Expert (over 8 years): $155,684
Levels Salary
Test Engi... Level Commissioning Manager$134,395
Test Engi... Level Commissioning Manager$146,610
Test Engi... Level Commissioning Manager$105,402
Commissio... Level Commissioning Manager$125,740
Test Engi... Level Commissioning Manager$155,684
$134,395 0 yr
$146,610 < 2 yrs
$105,402 2-4 yrs
$125,740 5-8 yrs
$155,684 > 8 yrs
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What Am I Worth?

How Do Commissioning Manager 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 Commissioning Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $140,241.
  • California: $139,709.
  • Massachusetts: $137,847.

Top Paying Cities for Commissioning Managers

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: $159,760
  • San Francisco: $158,011
  • Oakland: $154,681

What Skills Can Increase a Commissioning Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 6.33% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Electrical Engineering (Mentioned in 2.4% Job Postings): Electrical engineering is a technical discipline concerned with the study, design and application of equipment, devices and systems which use electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism. It emerged as an identified activity in the latter half of the 19th century after commercialization of the electric telegraph, the telephone, and electrical power generation, distribution and use. Electrical engineering is now divided into a wide range of fields including, computer engineering, power engineering, telecommunications, radio-frequency engineering, signal processing, instrumentation, and electronics. Many of these disciplines overlap with other engineering branches, spanning a huge number of specializations including hardware engineering, power electronics, electromagnetics and waves, microwave engineering, nanotechnology, electrochemistry, renewable energies, mechatronics, and electrical materials science. See glossary of electrical and electronics engineering.
  • Data Entry (Mentioned in 1.31% Job Postings): Transcribing information into an electronic medium such as a computer or other electronic device.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 6.33%
Electrical Engineering 2.4%
Data Entry 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 Commissioning Manager's salary.
  • Container: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Semiconductors: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Test Engineering: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Container
$135,529
7%
Semiconductors
$134,263
6%
Test Engineering
$131,730
4%
SOP
$130,463
3%
Test Automation
$130,463
3%
Process Improvement
$130,463
3%
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Commissioning Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Commissioning Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 80% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 47% above the average. In contrast, Commissioning Manager positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Commissioning Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Commissioning Manager

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking$186,195$90.047%
Pharmaceuticals$173,528$83.037%
Financial Services$160,862$77.027%
Internet$154,529$74.022%
Biotechnology$148,196$71.017%

How Education impacts a Commissioning Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Commissioning Managers 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 a Commissioning Manager with a Bachelor's Degree is between $133,982 and $141,049).

Commissioning Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Commissioning Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.8%
High School 1.8%
Associates 4.5%
Bachelors 50.0%
Masters 42.0%
Doctorate 1.8%
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Commissioning Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Commissioning Manager'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 Commissioning Manager

Salaries for a Commissioning Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $115,980 in 2023 to around $115,433 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Commissioning Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Commissioning Manager Over Time

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$115,980
2024
$116,163
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$115,433
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    Columbus, OH

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FAQ about Commissioning Manager

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Commissioning Manager?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Commissioning Manager roles, with salaries approximately 47% above the market median.

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