Engineering Intern Salary in the United States

How much does an Engineering Intern make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Engineering Intern in the United States is $59,520 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

However, an Engineering Intern's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $73,110
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $52,869 to $66,634
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $46,814
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Engineering Intern Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $66,634 $5,553 $1,281 $32
Average $59,520 $4,960 $1,145 $29
25th Percentile $52,869 $4,406 $1,017 $25
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Key Factors That Influence Engineering Intern Salaries

An Engineering Intern'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 Engineering Intern Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Engineering Intern'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): $56,787
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $56,988
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $58,997
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $61,613
  • Expert (over 8 years): $62,659
Levels Salary
Entry Level Engineering Intern$56,787
Intermediate Level Engineering Intern$56,988
Senior Level Engineering Intern$58,997
Specialist Level Engineering Intern$61,613
Expert Level Engineering Intern$62,659
$56,787 0 yr
$56,988 < 2 yrs
$58,997 2-4 yrs
$61,613 5-8 yrs
$62,659 > 8 yrs
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How Do Engineering Intern 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 Engineering Interns. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $65,901.
  • California: $65,651.
  • Massachusetts: $64,776.

Top Paying Cities for Engineering Interns

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: $75,073
  • San Francisco: $74,335
  • Oakland: $72,686

What Skills Can Increase an Engineering Intern's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Troubleshooting (Mentioned in 7.01% Job Postings): Troubleshooting is a form of problem solving, often applied to repair failed products or processes on a machine or a system. It is a logical, systematic search for the source of a problem in order to solve it, and make the product or process operational again. Troubleshooting is needed to identify the symptoms. Determining the most likely cause is a process of elimination—eliminating potential causes of a problem. Finally, troubleshooting requires confirmation that the solution restores the product or process to its working state. In general, troubleshooting is the identification or diagnosis of "trouble" in the management flow of a system caused by a failure of some kind. The problem is initially described as symptoms of malfunction, and troubleshooting is the process of determining and remedying the causes of these symptoms. A system can be described in terms of its expected, desired or intended behavior (usually, for artificial systems, its purpose). Events or inputs to the system are expected to generate specific results or outputs. (For example, selecting the "print" option from various computer applications is intended to result in a hardcopy emerging from some specific device). Any unexpected or undesirable behavior is a symptom. Troubleshooting is the process of isolating the specific cause or causes of the symptom. Frequently the symptom is a failure of the product or process to produce any results. (Nothing was printed, for example). Corrective action can then be taken to prevent further failures of a similar kind.
  • Schematic (Mentioned in 3.03% Job Postings): A schematic, or schematic diagram, is a representation of the elements of a system using abstract, graphic symbols rather than realistic pictures.
  • Land Surveying (Mentioned in 1.77% Job Postings): Gathering details through observations, measurements in the field, and data analysis to identify existing conditions and boundaries of a property.
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Troubleshooting 7.01%
Schematic 3.03%
Land Surveying 1.77%
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 Engineering Intern's salary.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Design Engineering: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Time Management: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Project Management
 $64,282
8%
Design Engineering
 $63,687
7%
Time Management
 $63,092
6%
Written Communication
 $62,496
5%
Leadership
 $62,496
5%
Analysis
 $62,496
5%
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How Education impacts an Engineering Intern's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Engineering Interns enter the field with a No Diploma 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 Engineering Intern with a No Diploma is between $56,770 and $60,254).

Engineering Intern Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Engineering Intern
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 3.8%
High School 30.2%
Associates 43.4%
Bachelors 20.8%
Masters 1.9%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Engineering Intern Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Engineering Intern'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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$52,869
Average $59,520/year
$66,634
$4,406
Average $4,960/month
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Average $1,145/week
$1,281
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Average $29/hour
$32
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $66,634 $5,553 $1,281 $32
Average $59,520 $4,960 $1,145 $29
25th Percentile $52,869 $4,406 $1,017 $25

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Salary Trends for Engineering Intern

Salaries for an Engineering Intern can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $53,688 in 2023 to around $53,228 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Engineering Intern salary trends, .

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