Engineering Field Technician Salary in the United States

How much does an Engineering Field Technician make in the United States?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for an Engineering Field Technician in the United States is $61,940 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $74,877
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $54,575 to $68,711
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47,869
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Engineering Field Technician Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $68,711 $5,726 $1,321 $33
Average $61,940 $5,162 $1,191 $30
25th Percentile $54,575 $4,548 $1,050 $26
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Key Factors That Influence Engineering Field Technician Salaries

An Engineering Field Technician'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 Do Engineering Field Technician 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 Field Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $68,579.
  • California: $68,319.
  • Massachusetts: $67,409.

Top Paying Cities for Engineering Field Technicians

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: $78,124
  • San Francisco: $77,356
  • Oakland: $75,641

What Skills Can Increase an Engineering Field Technician's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 8.69% 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.
  • Schematic (Mentioned in 2.56% Job Postings): A schematic, or schematic diagram, is a representation of the elements of a system using abstract, graphic symbols rather than realistic pictures.
  • Preventative Maintenance (Mentioned in 2.02% Job Postings): Developing and implementing maintenance strategies to increase equipment life expectancy and avoid unplanned downtime.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 8.69%
Schematic 2.56%
Preventative Maintenance 2.02%
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 Field Technician's salary.
  • Physical Therapy: Can increase your salary by up to 34%.
  • Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
  • Written Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Physical Therapy
$82,999
34%
Insight
$73,089
18%
Written Communication
$68,753
11%
Commercial Sales
$68,133
10%
Innovation
$68,133
10%
Leadership
$67,514
9%
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How Education impacts an Engineering Field Technician's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Engineering Field Technicians 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 an Engineering Field Technician with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $58,236 and $62,982).

Engineering Field Technician Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Engineering Field Technician
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 3.0%
High School 23.2%
Associates 51.5%
Bachelors 18.2%
Masters 4.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Engineering Field Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Engineering Field Technician'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 March 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Engineering Field Technician

Salaries for an Engineering Field Technician can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $73,348 in 2023 to around $72,789 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Engineering Field Technician salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Engineering Field Technician Over Time

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2023
$73,348
2024
$73,838
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2024 $73,838
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