Engineering Director Sustaining Engineering Salary in the United States

How much does an Engineering Director Sustaining Engineering make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Engineering Director Sustaining Engineering in the United States is $201,432 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $97.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $226,894
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $189,100 to $214,760
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $177,872
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Engineering Director Sustaining Engineering Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $214,760 $17,897 $4,130 $103
Average $201,432 $16,786 $3,874 $97
25th Percentile $189,100 $15,758 $3,637 $91
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Key Factors That Influence Engineering Director Sustaining Engineering Salaries

An Engineering Director Sustaining 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 Engineering Director Sustaining Engineering Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Engineering Director Sustaining 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): $155,828
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $179,417
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $200,451
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $234,744
  • Expert (over 8 years): $294,665
Levels Salary
Engineeri... Level Engineering Director Sustaining Engineering$155,828
Engineeri... Level Engineering Director Sustaining Engineering$179,417
Engineeri... Level Engineering Director Sustaining Engineering$200,451
VP of Eng... Level Engineering Director Sustaining Engineering$234,744
SVP of En... Level Engineering Director Sustaining Engineering$294,665
$155,828 0 yr
$179,417 < 2 yrs
$200,451 2-4 yrs
$234,744 5-8 yrs
$294,665 > 8 yrs
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What Am I Worth?

How Do Engineering Director Sustaining 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 Engineering Director Sustaining Engineerings. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $223,026.
  • California: $222,179.
  • Massachusetts: $219,218.

Top Paying Cities for Engineering Director Sustaining 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: $254,066
  • San Francisco: $251,284
  • Oakland: $245,989

What Skills Can Increase an Engineering Director Sustaining Engineering's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 10.97% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Software Engineering (Mentioned in 2.44% Job Postings): Software engineering is the application of engineering to the development of software in a systematic method. Notable definitions of software engineering include: "the systematic application of scientific and technological knowledge, methods, and experience to the design, implementation, testing, and documentation of software"—The Bureau of Labor Statistics—IEEE Systems and software engineering - Vocabulary "The application of a systematic, disciplined, quantifiable approach to the development, operation, and maintenance of software"—IEEE Standard Glossary of Software Engineering Terminology "an engineering discipline that is concerned with all aspects of software production"—Ian Sommerville "the establishment and use of sound engineering principles in order to economically obtain software that is reliable and works efficiently on real machines"—Fritz Bauer
  • Plumbing (Mentioned in 1.88% Job Postings): Plumbing is any system that conveys fluids for a wide range of applications. Plumbing uses pipes, valves, plumbing fixtures, tanks, and other apparatuses to convey fluids. Heating and cooling (HVAC), waste removal, and potable water delivery are among the most common uses for plumbing, but it is not limited to these applications. The word derives from the Latin for lead, plumbum, as the first effective pipes used in the Roman era were lead pipes. In the developed world, plumbing infrastructure is critical to public health and sanitation. Boilermakers and pipefitters are not plumbers although they work with piping as part of their trade and their work can include some plumbing.
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Leadership 10.97%
Software Engineering 2.44%
Plumbing 1.88%
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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 Engineering Director Sustaining Engineering's salary.
  • Machine Learning: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Product Management: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Open Source: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Machine Learning
 $213,518
6%
Product Management
 $211,504
5%
Open Source
 $211,504
5%
Product Engineering
 $211,504
5%
Software Engineering
 $211,504
5%
Computer Science
 $211,504
5%
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How Education impacts an Engineering Director Sustaining Engineering's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Engineering Director Sustaining 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 an Engineering Director Sustaining Engineering with a Bachelor's Degree is between $193,964 and $204,362).

Engineering Director Sustaining Engineering Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Engineering Director Sustaining Engineering
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.2%
High School 2.5%
Associates 1.8%
Bachelors 37.5%
Masters 46.2%
Doctorate 11.8%
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Engineering Director Sustaining Engineering Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Engineering Director Sustaining 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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$189,100
Average $201,432/year
$214,760
$15,758
Average $16,786/month
$17,897
$3,637
Average $3,874/week
$4,130
$91
Average $97/hour
$103
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $214,760 $17,897 $4,130 $103
Average $201,432 $16,786 $3,874 $97
25th Percentile $189,100 $15,758 $3,637 $91

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Salary Trends for Engineering Director Sustaining Engineering

Salaries for an Engineering Director Sustaining Engineering can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $192,935 in 2023 to around $193,490 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Engineering Director Sustaining Engineering salary trends, .

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$192,935
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2023 $192,935
2024 $196,204
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