Director - Equipment Design Engineering Salary in the United States

How much does a Director - Equipment Design Engineering make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Director - Equipment Design Engineering in the United States is $251,185 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $121.

However, a Director - Equipment Design Engineering's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $285,904
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $233,409 to $269,358
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $217,225
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Director - Equipment Design Engineering Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $269,358 $22,447 $5,180 $129
Average $251,185 $20,932 $4,830 $121
25th Percentile $233,409 $19,451 $4,489 $112
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Key Factors That Influence Director - Equipment Design Engineering Salaries

A Director - Equipment Design Engineering'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 Director - Equipment Design Engineering Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Director - Equipment Design Engineering'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): $158,414
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $144,993
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $181,442
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $220,832
  • Expert (over 8 years): $249,849
Levels Salary
Product D... Level Director - Equipment Design Engineering$158,414
Product D... Level Director - Equipment Design Engineering$144,993
Product D... Level Director - Equipment Design Engineering$181,442
Product D... Level Director - Equipment Design Engineering$220,832
Director ... Level Director - Equipment Design Engineering$249,849
$158,414 0 yr
$144,993 < 2 yrs
$181,442 2-4 yrs
$220,832 5-8 yrs
$249,849 > 8 yrs
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How Do Director - Equipment Design Engineering 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 Director - Equipment Design Engineerings. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $278,112.
  • California: $277,057.
  • Massachusetts: $273,365.

Top Paying Cities for Director - Equipment Design Engineerings

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: $316,820
  • San Francisco: $313,351
  • Oakland: $306,747

What Skills Can Increase a Director - Equipment Design Engineering's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Collaboration (Mentioned in 4.35% Job Postings): Works cooperatively and shares ideas with coworkers and managers to achieve common goals and objectives.
  • A/B Testing (Mentioned in 2.17% Job Postings): A/B Testing is also known as bucket testing or split-run testing. It's a method of user-experience research where by there are 2 variants of a single variable. A user will be tested in response to variant A against variant B, ultimately to determine the more effective variant.
  • Competitive Analysis (Mentioned in 2.17% Job Postings): The process of identifying competitors in your industry and researching their different marketing strategies.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Collaboration 4.35%
A/B Testing 2.17%
Competitive Analysis 2.17%
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 Director - Equipment Design Engineering's salary.
  • A/B Testing: Can increase your salary by up to 28%.
  • Product Planning: Can increase your salary by up to 27%.
  • Product Engineering: Can increase your salary by up to 23%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
A/B Testing
 $321,517
28%
Product Planning
 $319,005
27%
Product Engineering
 $308,958
23%
Product Management
 $303,934
21%
Mobile Applications
 $293,886
17%
Product Strategy
 $291,375
16%
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Director - Equipment Design Engineering Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Director - Equipment Design Engineering roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 55% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Internet and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Director - Equipment Design Engineering positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Director - Equipment Design Engineering as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Director - Equipment Design Engineering

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Internet$326,540$157.030%
Biotechnology$301,422$145.020%
Energy & Utilities$288,863$139.015%
Telecom$288,863$139.015%
Chemicals$276,304$133.010%

How Education impacts a Director - Equipment Design Engineering's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Director - Equipment Design Engineerings 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 Director - Equipment Design Engineering with a Bachelor's Degree is between $242,195 and $259,928).

Director - Equipment Design Engineering Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Director - Equipment Design Engineering
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 11.4%
High School 11.4%
Associates 45.7%
Bachelors 37.1%
Masters 45.7%
Doctorate 5.7%
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Director - Equipment Design Engineering Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Director - Equipment Design Engineering'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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$233,409
Average $251,185/year
$269,358
$19,451
Average $20,932/month
$22,447
$4,489
Average $4,830/week
$5,180
$112
Average $121/hour
$129
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $269,358 $22,447 $5,180 $129
Average $251,185 $20,932 $4,830 $121
25th Percentile $233,409 $19,451 $4,489 $112

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Salary Trends for Director - Equipment Design Engineering

Salaries for a Director - Equipment Design Engineering can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $225,683 in 2023 to around $222,440 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Director - Equipment Design Engineering salary trends, .

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