Eng Tech Salary in the United States

How much does an Eng Tech make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Eng Tech in the United States is $55,532 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $60,013
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $50,215 to $57,877
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $45,374
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Eng Tech Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $57,877 $4,823 $1,113 $28
Average $55,532 $4,628 $1,068 $27
25th Percentile $50,215 $4,185 $966 $24
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Key Factors That Influence Eng Tech Salaries

An Eng Tech'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Eng Tech Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Eng Tech'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): $53,861
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $55,043
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $55,760
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $55,857
  • Expert (over 8 years): $56,020
Levels Salary
Entry Level Eng Tech$53,861
Intermediate Level Eng Tech$55,043
Senior Level Eng Tech$55,760
Specialist Level Eng Tech$55,857
Expert Level Eng Tech$56,020
$53,861 0 yr
$55,043 < 2 yrs
$55,760 2-4 yrs
$55,857 5-8 yrs
$56,020 > 8 yrs
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How Do Eng Tech 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 Eng Teches. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $61,485.
  • California: $61,251.
  • Massachusetts: $60,435.

Top Paying Cities for Eng Teches

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: $70,042
  • San Francisco: $69,353
  • Oakland: $67,815

What Skills Can Increase an Eng Tech's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 3.32% 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.
  • Radiation Safety (Mentioned in 3.09% Job Postings): Establishing and maintaining safety standards in handling radioactive materials to reduce unnecessary and harmful effects of radiation exposure.
  • Patient Safety (Mentioned in 1.86% Job Postings): Patient safety is a discipline and responsibility that emphasizes safety in health care through the prevention, reduction, reporting, and analysis of medical error that often leads to adverse effects. The frequency and magnitude of avoidable adverse events experienced by patients was not well known until the 1990s, when multiple countries reported staggering numbers of patients harmed and killed by medical errors. Recognizing that healthcare errors impact 1 in every 10 patients around the world, the World Health Organization calls patient safety an endemic concern. Indeed, patient safety has emerged as a distinct healthcare discipline supported by an immature yet developing scientific framework. There is a significant transdisciplinary body of theoretical and research literature that informs the science of patient safety. At the same time, efforts are being made to anchor patient safety more firmly in medical education. The resulting patient safety knowledge continually informs improvement efforts such as: applying lessons learned from business and industry, adopting innovative technologies, educating providers and consumers, enhancing error reporting systems, and developing new economic incentives.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 3.32%
Radiation Safety 3.09%
Patient Safety 1.86%
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 Eng Tech's salary.
  • MRI: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Diagnostic Radiology: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
MRI
$64,417
16%
Innovation
$63,306
14%
Diagnostic Radiology
$61,640
11%
Commitment
$61,640
11%
Dedication
$60,529
9%
Collaboration
$59,974
8%
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Eng Tech Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Eng Tech'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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Eng Tech

Salaries for an Eng Tech can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $63,758 in 2023 to around $62,732 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Eng Tech salary trends, .

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