Construction Field Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does a Construction Field Engineer make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Construction Field Engineer in the United States is $75,527 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $82,346
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $67,458 to $79,096
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $60,111
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Construction Field Engineer Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $79,096 $6,591 $1,521 $38
Average $75,527 $6,294 $1,452 $36
25th Percentile $67,458 $5,621 $1,297 $32
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Key Factors That Influence Construction Field Engineer Salaries

A Construction Field 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 Construction Field Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Construction Field 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): $75,264
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $87,479
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $100,763
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $126,887
  • Expert (over 8 years): $121,807
Levels Salary
Construct... Level Construction Field Engineer$75,264
Field Eng... Level Construction Field Engineer$87,479
Field Eng... Level Construction Field Engineer$100,763
Field Eng... Level Construction Field Engineer$126,887
Field Eng... Level Construction Field Engineer$121,807
$75,264 0 yr
$87,479 < 2 yrs
$100,763 2-4 yrs
$126,887 5-8 yrs
$121,807 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Construction Field 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: $95,262
  • San Francisco: $94,219
  • Oakland: $92,233

What Skills Can Increase a Construction Field Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 7.17% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Data Science (Mentioned in 2.71% Job Postings): Data science is a multi-disciplinary field that uses scientific methods, processes, algorithms and systems to extract knowledge and insights from structured and unstructured data. Data science is the same concept as data mining and big data: "use the most powerful hardware, the most powerful programming systems, and the most efficient algorithms to solve problems". Data science is a "concept to unify statistics, data analysis, machine learning and their related methods" in order to "understand and analyze actual phenomena" with data. It employs techniques and theories drawn from many fields within the context of mathematics, statistics, computer science, and information science. Turing award winner Jim Gray imagined data science as a "fourth paradigm" of science (empirical, theoretical, computational and now data-driven) and asserted that "everything about science is changing because of the impact of information technology" and the data deluge. In 2015, the American Statistical Association identified database management, statistics and machine learning, and distributed and parallel systems as the three emerging foundational professional communities.
  • Information Engineering (Mentioned in 1.83% Job Postings): Is the engineering discipline that deals with the generation, distribution, analysis, and use of information, data, and knowledge in systems. This field focuses on developing software information systems using a software engineering approach.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 7.17%
Data Science 2.71%
Information Engineering 1.83%
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 Construction Field Engineer's salary.
  • Construction Scheduling: Can increase your salary by up to 31%.
  • Finance and Accounting: Can increase your salary by up to 22%.
  • Production Schedule: Can increase your salary by up to 22%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Construction Scheduling
$98,940
31%
Finance and Accounting
$92,143
22%
Production Schedule
$92,143
22%
Leadership
$84,590
12%
Analysis
$83,080
10%
Electrical Engineering
$83,080
10%
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Construction Field Engineer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Construction Field Engineer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Construction Field Engineer positions in Retail & Wholesale or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Construction Field Engineer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Construction Field Engineer

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services$98,185$47.030%
Energy & Utilities$90,632$44.020%
Healthcare$83,080$40.010%
Business Services$79,303$38.05%

How Education impacts a Construction Field Engineer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Construction Field 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 a Construction Field Engineer with a Bachelor's Degree is between $68,403 and $72,407).

Construction Field Engineer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Construction Field Engineer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 4.8%
High School 4.8%
Associates 5.4%
Bachelors 78.5%
Masters 11.3%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Construction Field Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Construction Field 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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Construction Field Engineer

Salaries for a Construction Field Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $65,967 in 2023 to around $65,052 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Construction Field Engineer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Construction Field Engineer Over Time

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2023
$65,967
2024
$65,654
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$65,052
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2024 $65,654
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  • ECS Ltd

    Columbus, OH

    ECS Ltd | Columbus, OH

    What You'll Do:No experience necessary, paid training is provided, and we pay your certification fees. ECS Limited is offering a unique opportunity for a t... more

    2 Days Ago

  • Think Power Solutions LLC

    Columbus, OH

    Think Power Solutions LLC | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Description. Telecom Field Construction Representatives. We are looking for a highly skilled and knowledgeable. Telecom F... more

    3 Days Ago

  • Miner, LTD

    Columbus, OH

    Miner, LTD | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Description. The Company. Miner Ltd, an OnPoint Company. is an industry-leading service and equipment solutions provider ... more

    3 Days Ago

  • brightview.com

    Columbus, OH

    brightview.com | Columbus, OH

    DescriptionThe Best Teams are Created and Maintained Here.Job SummaryThe Field Supervisor manages field operations for commercial site development projects... more

    6 Days Ago

  • Hybrid Hire

    Columbus, OH

    Hybrid Hire | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. About The Company. At Silent Storm Elite (SSE), we serve as a white-glove field service Control Tower, for our customers.... more

    5 Days Ago

  • M1 Search Group

    Columbus, OH

    M1 Search Group | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. We are looking for a Field Layout Engineer / Surveyor with at least five years of experience performing field layout and ... more

    5 Days Ago

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FAQ about Construction Field Engineer

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Construction Field Engineer?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Construction Field Engineer roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

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