Equipment Engineer Salary in the United States

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

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Equipment Engineer in the United States is $78,543 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $92,487
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $73,101 to $85,842
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $68,146
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Equipment Engineer Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $85,842 $7,154 $1,651 $41
Average $78,543 $6,545 $1,510 $38
25th Percentile $73,101 $6,092 $1,406 $35
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Key Factors That Influence Equipment Engineer Salaries

An Equipment 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.

Top Paying Cities for Equipment 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: $99,066
  • San Francisco: $97,982
  • Oakland: $95,917

What Skills Can Increase an Equipment Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Commitment (Mentioned in 8.55% Job Postings): An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.
  • Installation (Mentioned in 2.87% Job Postings): The action or process of installing someone or something, or of being installed. the act of installing the state of being installed, something that is installed for use.
  • Purchasing (Mentioned in 1.28% Job Postings): Purchasing refers to a business or organization attempting to acquire goods or services to accomplish its goals. Although there are several organizations that attempt to set standards in the purchasing process, processes can vary greatly between organizations. Typically the word “purchasing” is not used interchangeably with the word “procurement”, since procurement typically includes expediting, supplier quality, and transportation and logistics (T&L) in addition to purchasing.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Commitment 8.55%
Installation 2.87%
Purchasing 1.28%
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's salary.
  • Analytical Thinking: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Quality Assurance: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Analytical Thinking
$88,754
13%
Quality Assurance
$84,041
7%
Insight
$83,256
6%
Personnel Management
$83,256
6%
Product Quality
$81,685
4%
Troubleshooting
$80,899
3%
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How Education impacts an Equipment Engineer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Equipment Engineers 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 with a Associate's Degree is between $79,814 and $84,278).

Equipment Engineer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Equipment Engineer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 3.4%
High School 13.8%
Associates 10.3%
Bachelors 62.1%
Masters 6.9%
Doctorate 3.4%
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Equipment Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Equipment 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 May 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Equipment Engineer

Salaries for an Equipment Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $71,889 in 2023 to around $71,413 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Equipment Engineer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Equipment Engineer Over Time

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2024
$71,753
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