Assistant Engineer/Distribution(Electrical) Salary in the United States

How much does an Assistant Engineer/Distribution(Electrical) make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Engineer/Distribution(Electrical) in the United States is $80,664 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

However, an Assistant Engineer/Distribution(Electrical)'s salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $90,170
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $74,715 to $85,640
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $69,299
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Assistant Engineer/Distribution(Electrical) Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $85,640 $7,137 $1,647 $41
Average $80,664 $6,722 $1,551 $39
25th Percentile $74,715 $6,226 $1,437 $36
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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Engineer/Distribution(Electrical) Salaries

An Assistant Engineer/Distribution(Electrical)'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 Engineer/Distribution(Electrical) Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Engineer/Distribution(Electrical)'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): $79,627
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $95,230
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $114,829
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $139,804
  • Expert (over 8 years): $164,962
Levels Salary
Assistant... Level Assistant Engineer/Distribution(Electrical)$79,627
Reliabili... Level Assistant Engineer/Distribution(Electrical)$95,230
Reliabili... Level Assistant Engineer/Distribution(Electrical)$114,829
Reliabili... Level Assistant Engineer/Distribution(Electrical)$139,804
Reliabili... Level Assistant Engineer/Distribution(Electrical)$164,962
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$95,230 < 2 yrs
$114,829 2-4 yrs
$139,804 5-8 yrs
$164,962 > 8 yrs
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How Do Assistant Engineer/Distribution(Electrical) 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 Engineer/Distribution(Electrical)s. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $89,311.
  • California: $88,972.
  • Massachusetts: $87,787.

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Engineer/Distribution(Electrical)s

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: $101,741
  • San Francisco: $100,627
  • Oakland: $98,507

What Skills Can Increase an Assistant Engineer/Distribution(Electrical)'s Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 3.28% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Linux (Mentioned in 3.28% Job Postings): Managing a system's hardware and resources using a Unix-like open-source operating system.
  • Open Source (Mentioned in 2.48% Job Postings): Open source is a term that originally referred to open source software (OSS). Open source software is code that is designed to be publicly accessible—anyone can see, modify, and distribute the code as they see fit
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Analysis 3.28%
Linux 3.28%
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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 Engineer/Distribution(Electrical)'s salary.
  • Open Source: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Microservices: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Docker: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Open Source
 $94,377
17%
Microservices
 $91,957
14%
Docker
 $90,344
12%
Team Operations
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12%
Ansible
 $90,344
12%
Configuration Management
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12%
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How Education impacts an Assistant Engineer/Distribution(Electrical)'s Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Assistant Engineer/Distribution(Electrical)s 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 Assistant Engineer/Distribution(Electrical) with a Associate's Degree is between $75,790 and $78,928).

Assistant Engineer/Distribution(Electrical) Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Assistant Engineer/Distribution(Electrical)
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.6%
High School 2.6%
Associates 9.0%
Bachelors 56.4%
Masters 26.9%
Doctorate 5.1%
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Assistant Engineer/Distribution(Electrical) Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Engineer/Distribution(Electrical)'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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Average $80,664/year
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Average $1,551/week
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Average $39/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $85,640 $7,137 $1,647 $41
Average $80,664 $6,722 $1,551 $39
25th Percentile $74,715 $6,226 $1,437 $36

Salary Trends for Assistant Engineer/Distribution(Electrical)

Salaries for an Assistant Engineer/Distribution(Electrical) can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $84,650 in 2023 to around $82,132 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Assistant Engineer/Distribution(Electrical) salary trends, .

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