Assistant Commissioning Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does an Assistant Commissioning Engineer make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Commissioning Engineer in the United States is $90,565 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $44.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $106,047
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $84,920 to $98,669
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $79,780
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Assistant Commissioning Engineer Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $98,669 $8,222 $1,897 $47
Average $90,565 $7,547 $1,742 $44
25th Percentile $84,920 $7,077 $1,633 $41
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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Commissioning Engineer Salaries

An Assistant Commissioning 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 Assistant Commissioning Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Commissioning 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): $75,517
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $88,877
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $100,525
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $124,992
  • Expert (over 8 years): $149,985
Levels Salary
Quality A... Level Assistant Commissioning Engineer$75,517
Assistant... Level Assistant Commissioning Engineer$88,877
Quality A... Level Assistant Commissioning Engineer$100,525
Quality A... Level Assistant Commissioning Engineer$124,992
Quality A... Level Assistant Commissioning Engineer$149,985
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$100,525 2-4 yrs
$124,992 5-8 yrs
$149,985 > 8 yrs
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How Do Assistant Commissioning 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 Assistant Commissioning Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $100,274.
  • California: $99,894.
  • Massachusetts: $98,562.

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Commissioning 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: $114,230
  • San Francisco: $113,107
  • Oakland: $110,598

What Skills Can Increase an Assistant Commissioning Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 6.01% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • API (Mentioned in 3.07% Job Postings): An application programming interface is a way for two or more computer programs to communicate with each other. It is a type of software interface, offering a service to other pieces of software.
  • JavaScript (Mentioned in 2.13% Job Postings): Using JavaScript in the development and maintenance of Web-based application systems.
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Analysis 6.01%
API 3.07%
JavaScript 2.13%
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 Assistant Commissioning Engineer's salary.
  • iOS: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Python: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Jenkins: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
iOS
 $97,811
8%
Python
 $95,999
6%
Jenkins
 $95,094
5%
Software Development
 $95,094
5%
Java
 $94,188
4%
JavaScript
 $94,188
4%
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How Education impacts an Assistant Commissioning Engineer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Assistant Commissioning 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 an Assistant Commissioning Engineer with a Bachelor's Degree is between $84,931 and $88,778).

Assistant Commissioning Engineer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Assistant Commissioning Engineer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.3%
High School 5.5%
Associates 3.6%
Bachelors 58.1%
Masters 31.7%
Doctorate 0.8%
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Assistant Commissioning Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Commissioning 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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$84,920
Average $90,565/year
$98,669
$7,077
Average $7,547/month
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$1,633
Average $1,742/week
$1,897
$41
Average $44/hour
$47
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $98,669 $8,222 $1,897 $47
Average $90,565 $7,547 $1,742 $44
25th Percentile $84,920 $7,077 $1,633 $41

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Salary Trends for Assistant Commissioning Engineer

Salaries for an Assistant Commissioning Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $83,665 in 2023 to around $83,476 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Assistant Commissioning Engineer salary trends, .

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