Equipment Engineer, Manufacturing Salary in the United States

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

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Equipment Engineer, Manufacturing in the United States is $77,390 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $88,732
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $71,213 to $83,326
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $65,589
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Equipment Engineer, Manufacturing Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $83,326 $6,944 $1,602 $40
Average $77,390 $6,449 $1,488 $37
25th Percentile $71,213 $5,934 $1,369 $34
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Key Factors That Influence Equipment Engineer, Manufacturing Salaries

An Equipment Engineer, Manufacturing'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 Equipment Engineer, Manufacturing Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Equipment Engineer, Manufacturing'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): $76,953
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $87,237
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $100,421
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $122,501
  • Expert (over 8 years): $140,734
Levels Salary
Equipment... Level Equipment Engineer, Manufacturing$76,953
Manufactu... Level Equipment Engineer, Manufacturing$87,237
Manufactu... Level Equipment Engineer, Manufacturing$100,421
Manufactu... Level Equipment Engineer, Manufacturing$122,501
Manufactu... Level Equipment Engineer, Manufacturing$140,734
$76,953 0 yr
$87,237 < 2 yrs
$100,421 2-4 yrs
$122,501 5-8 yrs
$140,734 > 8 yrs
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What Am I Worth?

How Do Equipment Engineer, Manufacturing 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 Equipment Engineer, Manufacturings. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $85,686.
  • California: $85,361.
  • Massachusetts: $84,223.

Top Paying Cities for Equipment Engineer, Manufacturings

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: $97,611
  • San Francisco: $96,543
  • Oakland: $94,508

What Skills Can Increase an Equipment Engineer, Manufacturing's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Standard Operating Procedures (Mentioned in 4.07% Job Postings): A standard operating procedure (SOP) is a set of step-by-step instructions compiled by an organization to help workers carry out routine operations.
  • Continuous Improvement (Mentioned in 3.07% Job Postings): A continual improvement process, also often called a continuous improvement process (abbreviated as CIP or CI), is an ongoing effort to improve products, services, or processes. These efforts can seek "incremental" improvement over time or "breakthrough" improvement all at once. Delivery (customer valued) processes are constantly evaluated and improved in the light of their efficiency, effectiveness and flexibility. Some see CIPs as a meta-process for most management systems (such as business process management, quality management, project management, and program management). W. Edwards Deming, a pioneer of the field, saw it as part of the 'system' whereby feedback from the process and customer were evaluated against organisational goals. The fact that it can be called a management process does not mean that it needs to be executed by 'management'; but rather merely that it makes decisions about the implementation of the delivery process and the design of the delivery process itself.
  • Lean (Mentioned in 1.88% Job Postings): Lean manufacturing, or lean production, is a system of techniques and activities for running a manufacturing or service operation.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Standard Operating Procedures 4.07%
Continuous Improvement 3.07%
Lean 1.88%
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 Equipment Engineer, Manufacturing's salary.
  • Chromatography: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Biotechnology: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Manufacturing Equipment: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Chromatography
$88,998
15%
Biotechnology
$82,033
6%
Manufacturing Equipment
$82,033
6%
ISO
$79,711
3%
Collaboration
$79,711
3%
Process Improvement
$79,711
3%
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Equipment Engineer, Manufacturing Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Equipment Engineer, Manufacturing roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 55% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Energy & Utilities and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Equipment Engineer, Manufacturing positions in Telecom or Aerospace & Defense typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Equipment Engineer, Manufacturing as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Equipment Engineer, Manufacturing

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Energy & Utilities$96,737$47.025%
Biotechnology$92,867$45.020%
Internet$88,998$43.015%
Transportation$88,998$43.015%
Business Services$85,128$41.010%

How Education impacts an Equipment Engineer, Manufacturing's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Equipment Engineer, Manufacturings enter the field with a Associate'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 Equipment Engineer, Manufacturing with a Associate's Degree is between $75,235 and $78,515).

Equipment Engineer, Manufacturing Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Equipment Engineer, Manufacturing
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.6%
High School 3.2%
Associates 8.2%
Bachelors 70.1%
Masters 17.7%
Doctorate 0.1%
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Equipment Engineer, Manufacturing Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Equipment Engineer, Manufacturing'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 Equipment Engineer, Manufacturing

Salaries for an Equipment Engineer, Manufacturing can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $66,845 in 2023 to around $66,859 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Equipment Engineer, Manufacturing salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Equipment Engineer, Manufacturing Over Time

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$66,845
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$67,067
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FAQ about Equipment Engineer, Manufacturing

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Equipment Engineer, Manufacturing?

The Energy & Utilities industry offers the highest average compensation for Equipment Engineer, Manufacturing roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

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