Engineering Administrator Salary in the United States

How much does an Engineering Administrator make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Engineering Administrator in the United States is $113,621 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $55.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $134,305
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $104,348 to $124,448
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $95,905
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Engineering Administrator Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $124,448 $10,371 $2,393 $60
Average $113,621 $9,468 $2,185 $55
25th Percentile $104,348 $8,696 $2,007 $50
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Key Factors That Influence Engineering Administrator Salaries

An Engineering Administrator'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 Administrator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Engineering Administrator'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): $84,205
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $95,882
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $114,265
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $130,718
  • Expert (over 8 years): $153,415
Levels Salary
Project E... Level Engineering Administrator$84,205
Project E... Level Engineering Administrator$95,882
Engineeri... Level Engineering Administrator$114,265
Project E... Level Engineering Administrator$130,718
Project E... Level Engineering Administrator$153,415
$84,205 0 yr
$95,882 < 2 yrs
$114,265 2-4 yrs
$130,718 5-8 yrs
$153,415 > 8 yrs
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How Do Engineering Administrator 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 Administrators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $125,801.
  • California: $125,324.
  • Massachusetts: $123,654.

Top Paying Cities for Engineering Administrators

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: $143,310
  • San Francisco: $141,901
  • Oakland: $138,754

What Skills Can Increase an Engineering Administrator's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Project Management (Mentioned in 7.16% Job Postings): Project management is the application of processes, methods, skills, knowledge and experience to achieve specific project objectives according to the project acceptance criteria within agreed parameters. Project management has final deliverables that are constrained to a finite timescale and budget.
  • Cost Control (Mentioned in 2.18% Job Postings): Managing and analyzing financial data in determining and reducing business expenses to increase revenue and profitability.
  • Work Breakdown Structure (Mentioned in 1.1% Job Postings): A work breakdown structure (WBS) is a visual, hierarchical and deliverable-oriented deconstruction of a project. Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is the tool that utilizes this technique and is one of the most important project management documents.
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Project Management 7.16%
Cost Control 2.18%
Work Breakdown Structure 1.1%
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 Administrator's salary.
  • Program Management: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Risk Management: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
  • Earned Value Management: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Program Management
 $117,030
3%
Risk Management
 $115,893
2%
Earned Value Management
 $115,893
2%
Leadership
 $115,893
2%
Project Engineering
 $115,893
2%
Budgeting
 $115,893
2%
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How Education impacts an Engineering Administrator's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Engineering Administrators 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 Administrator with a No Diploma is between $112,820 and $119,546).

Engineering Administrator Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Engineering Administrator
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 72.7%
High School 25.0%
Associates 2.3%
Bachelors 72.7%
Masters 25.0%
Doctorate 2.3%
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Engineering Administrator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Engineering Administrator'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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$104,348
Average $113,621/year
$124,448
$8,696
Average $9,468/month
$10,371
$2,007
Average $2,185/week
$2,393
$50
Average $55/hour
$60
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $124,448 $10,371 $2,393 $60
Average $113,621 $9,468 $2,185 $55
25th Percentile $104,348 $8,696 $2,007 $50

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Salary Trends for Engineering Administrator

Salaries for an Engineering Administrator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $111,861 in 2023 to around $111,992 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Engineering Administrator salary trends, .

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