Field Service Engineer Salary in the United States

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

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Field Service Engineer in the United States is $105,434 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $51.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $129,718
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $96,364 to $118,145
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $88,106
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Field Service Engineer Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $118,145 $9,845 $2,272 $57
Average $105,434 $8,786 $2,028 $51
25th Percentile $96,364 $8,030 $1,853 $46
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Key Factors That Influence Field Service Engineer Salaries

A Field Service 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 Field Service Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Field Service 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): $72,746
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $89,253
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $104,500
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $123,670
  • Expert (over 8 years): $143,727
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Field Ser... Level Field Service Engineer$72,746
Field Ser... Level Field Service Engineer$89,253
Field Ser... Level Field Service Engineer$104,500
Field Ser... Level Field Service Engineer$123,670
Field Ser... Level Field Service Engineer$143,727
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$89,253 < 2 yrs
$104,500 2-4 yrs
$123,670 5-8 yrs
$143,727 > 8 yrs
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How Do Field Service Engineer 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 Field Service Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $116,737.
  • California: $116,294.
  • Massachusetts: $114,744.

Top Paying Cities for Field Service 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: $132,984
  • San Francisco: $131,677
  • Oakland: $128,756

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

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 8.69% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Repairing (Mentioned in 1.98% Job Postings): To put something that is damaged, broken, or not working correctly, back into good condition or make it work again.
  • Technical Services (Mentioned in 1.31% Job Postings): Technical services are services that an IT organization provides to support business services or IT operations. Employee provisioning, backup and recovery, storage, and self-service help desk are examples of technical services
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 8.69%
Repairing 1.98%
Technical Services 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 Field Service Engineer's salary.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Decision Making: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Project Management
 $111,760
6%
Decision Making
 $110,706
5%
Collaboration
 $110,706
5%
Analysis
 $110,706
5%
Support Services
 $109,651
4%
Scheduling
 $109,651
4%
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How Education impacts a Field Service Engineer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Field Service 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 Field Service Engineer with a Bachelor's Degree is between $99,203 and $104,586).

Field Service Engineer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Field Service Engineer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.7%
High School 21.2%
Associates 28.1%
Bachelors 43.8%
Masters 4.2%
Doctorate 1.7%
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Field Service Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Field Service 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.

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$96,364
Average $105,434/year
$118,145
$8,030
Average $8,786/month
$9,845
$1,853
Average $2,028/week
$2,272
$46
Average $51/hour
$57
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $118,145 $9,845 $2,272 $57
Average $105,434 $8,786 $2,028 $51
25th Percentile $96,364 $8,030 $1,853 $46

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Salary Trends for Field Service Engineer

Salaries for a Field Service Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $84,573 in 2023 to around $83,761 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Field Service Engineer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Field Service Engineer Over Time

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