Equipment Engineering Director Salary in the United States

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

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Equipment Engineering Director in the United States is $195,876 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $94.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $220,620
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $182,859 to $208,828
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $171,008
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Equipment Engineering Director Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $208,828 $17,402 $4,016 $100
Average $195,876 $16,323 $3,767 $94
25th Percentile $182,859 $15,238 $3,517 $88
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Key Factors That Influence Equipment Engineering Director Salaries

An Equipment Engineering Director'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 Equipment Engineering Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Equipment Engineering Director'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): $151,576
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $174,475
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $194,924
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $228,199
  • Expert (over 8 years): $286,392
Levels Salary
Engineeri... Level Equipment Engineering Director$151,576
Engineeri... Level Equipment Engineering Director$174,475
Equipment... Level Equipment Engineering Director$194,924
VP of Eng... Level Equipment Engineering Director$228,199
SVP of En... Level Equipment Engineering Director$286,392
$151,576 0 yr
$174,475 < 2 yrs
$194,924 2-4 yrs
$228,199 5-8 yrs
$286,392 > 8 yrs
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How Do Equipment Engineering Director 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 Equipment Engineering Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $216,874.
  • California: $216,051.
  • Massachusetts: $213,172.

Top Paying Cities for Equipment Engineering Directors

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: $247,058
  • San Francisco: $244,630
  • Oakland: $239,204

What Skills Can Increase an Equipment Engineering Director'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 Equipment Engineering Director'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
 $207,629
6%
Product Management
 $205,670
5%
Open Source
 $205,670
5%
Product Engineering
 $205,670
5%
Software Engineering
 $205,670
5%
Computer Science
 $205,670
5%
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How Education impacts an Equipment Engineering Director's Salary?

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

Equipment Engineering Director Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Equipment Engineering Director
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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Equipment Engineering Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Equipment Engineering Director'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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$182,859
Average $195,876/year
$208,828
$15,238
Average $16,323/month
$17,402
$3,517
Average $3,767/week
$4,016
$88
Average $94/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $208,828 $17,402 $4,016 $100
Average $195,876 $16,323 $3,767 $94
25th Percentile $182,859 $15,238 $3,517 $88

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Salary Trends for Equipment Engineering Director

Salaries for an Equipment Engineering Director can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $187,654 in 2023 to around $188,194 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Equipment Engineering Director salary trends, .

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