Document Control Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does a Document Control Engineer make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Document Control Engineer in the United States is $96,809 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $47.

However, a Document Control Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $113,613
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $86,503 to $105,605
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $77,120
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Document Control Engineer Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
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75th Percentile $105,605 $8,800 $2,031 $51
Average $96,809 $8,067 $1,862 $47
25th Percentile $86,503 $7,209 $1,664 $42
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Key Factors That Influence Document Control Engineer Salaries

A Document Control Engineer'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 Document Control Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Document Control Engineer'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): $92,086
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $92,515
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $97,525
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $102,819
  • Expert (over 8 years): $103,237
Levels Salary
Entry Level Document Control Engineer$92,086
Intermediate Level Document Control Engineer$92,515
Senior Level Document Control Engineer$97,525
Specialist Level Document Control Engineer$102,819
Expert Level Document Control Engineer$103,237
$92,086 0 yr
$92,515 < 2 yrs
$97,525 2-4 yrs
$102,819 5-8 yrs
$103,237 > 8 yrs
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How Do Document Control Engineer 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 Document Control Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $107,187.
  • California: $106,780.
  • Massachusetts: $105,357.

Top Paying Cities for Document Control Engineers

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: $122,105
  • San Francisco: $120,905
  • Oakland: $118,223

What Skills Can Increase a Document Control Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 4.1% 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.
  • Quotations (Mentioned in 2.89% Job Postings): A quotation is the repetition of a sentence, phrase, or passage from speech or text that someone has said or written. In oral speech, it is the representation of an utterance that is introduced by a quotative marker, such as a verb of saying.
  • Customer Interaction (Mentioned in 1.69% Job Postings): Fostering relationships and positive communication with customers to identify their demands to gain a competitive market advantage.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 4.1%
Quotations 2.89%
Customer Interaction 1.69%
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 Document Control Engineer's salary.
  • CRM Software: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • Interviewing: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • Onboarding: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
CRM Software
$112,298
16%
Interviewing
$112,298
16%
Onboarding
$110,362
14%
Customer Sales
$110,362
14%
Presentation
$109,394
13%
Sales Support
$109,394
13%
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How Education impacts a Document Control Engineer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Document Control Engineers enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate 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 Document Control Engineer with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $83,267 and $89,745).

Document Control Engineer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Document Control Engineer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 11.8%
High School 11.8%
Associates 16.2%
Bachelors 55.9%
Masters 16.2%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Document Control Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Document Control Engineer'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 Document Control Engineer

Salaries for a Document Control Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $73,942 in 2023 to around $73,948 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Document Control Engineer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Document Control Engineer Over Time

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