Engineering Technical Specialist Salary in the United States

How much does an Engineering Technical Specialist make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Engineering Technical Specialist in the United States is $74,678 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

However, an Engineering Technical Specialist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $86,837
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $68,186 to $81,042
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $62,275
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Engineering Technical Specialist Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $81,042 $6,754 $1,559 $39
Average $74,678 $6,223 $1,436 $36
25th Percentile $68,186 $5,682 $1,311 $33
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Key Factors That Influence Engineering Technical Specialist Salaries

An Engineering Technical Specialist'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 Do Engineering Technical Specialist 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 Engineering Technical Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $82,683.
  • California: $82,370.
  • Massachusetts: $81,272.

Top Paying Cities for Engineering Technical Specialists

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: $94,191
  • San Francisco: $93,160
  • Oakland: $91,197

What Skills Can Increase an Engineering Technical Specialist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Troubleshooting (Mentioned in 9.16% Job Postings): Troubleshooting is a form of problem solving, often applied to repair failed products or processes on a machine or a system. It is a logical, systematic search for the source of a problem in order to solve it, and make the product or process operational again. Troubleshooting is needed to identify the symptoms. Determining the most likely cause is a process of elimination—eliminating potential causes of a problem. Finally, troubleshooting requires confirmation that the solution restores the product or process to its working state. In general, troubleshooting is the identification or diagnosis of "trouble" in the management flow of a system caused by a failure of some kind. The problem is initially described as symptoms of malfunction, and troubleshooting is the process of determining and remedying the causes of these symptoms. A system can be described in terms of its expected, desired or intended behavior (usually, for artificial systems, its purpose). Events or inputs to the system are expected to generate specific results or outputs. (For example, selecting the "print" option from various computer applications is intended to result in a hardcopy emerging from some specific device). Any unexpected or undesirable behavior is a symptom. Troubleshooting is the process of isolating the specific cause or causes of the symptom. Frequently the symptom is a failure of the product or process to produce any results. (Nothing was printed, for example). Corrective action can then be taken to prevent further failures of a similar kind.
  • Preventative Maintenance (Mentioned in 2.81% Job Postings): Developing and implementing maintenance strategies to increase equipment life expectancy and avoid unplanned downtime.
  • HVAC (Mentioned in 1.56% Job Postings): Designing, developing, maintaining, and updating Heating, Ventilation, Air-conditioning and Cooling system.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Troubleshooting 9.16%
Preventative Maintenance 2.81%
HVAC 1.56%
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 Engineering Technical Specialist's salary.
  • Patient Care: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Alignment: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Patient Care
$85,880
15%
Alignment
$79,159
6%
Commitment
$78,412
5%
SOP
$78,412
5%
Analysis
$78,412
5%
ISO
$78,412
5%
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Engineering Technical Specialist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Engineering Technical Specialist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 49% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Engineering Technical Specialist positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Engineering Technical Specialist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Engineering Technical Specialist

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology$93,347$45.025%
Pharmaceuticals$88,120$42.018%
Software & Networking$85,880$41.015%
Aerospace & Defense$83,639$40.012%
Internet$83,639$40.012%

How Education impacts an Engineering Technical Specialist's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Engineering Technical Specialists enter the field with a No Diploma 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 Engineering Technical Specialist with a No Diploma is between $74,850 and $80,087).

Engineering Technical Specialist Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Engineering Technical Specialist
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.3%
High School 33.1%
Associates 53.3%
Bachelors 11.7%
Masters 0.5%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Engineering Technical Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Engineering Technical Specialist'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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Engineering Technical Specialist

Salaries for an Engineering Technical Specialist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $83,900 in 2023 to around $82,068 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Engineering Technical Specialist salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Engineering Technical Specialist Over Time

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2023
$83,900
2024
$83,384
2025
$82,068
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2023 $83,900
2024 $83,384
2025 $82,068
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FAQ about Engineering Technical Specialist

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Engineering Technical Specialist?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Engineering Technical Specialist roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

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