Entry Level Energy Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does an Entry Level Energy Engineer make in the United States?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for an Entry Level Energy Engineer in the United States is $75,610 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

However, an Entry Level Energy Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $91,643
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $67,066 to $84,002
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $59,287
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Entry Level Energy Engineer Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $84,002 $7,000 $1,615 $40
Average $75,610 $6,301 $1,454 $36
25th Percentile $67,066 $5,589 $1,290 $32
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Key Factors That Influence Entry Level Energy Engineer Salaries

An Entry Level Energy 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Entry Level Energy Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Entry Level Energy 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): $76,204
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $100,019
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $115,145
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $121,900
  • Expert (over 8 years): $145,176
Levels Salary
Entry Lev... Level Entry Level Energy Engineer$76,204
Sustainab... Level Entry Level Energy Engineer$100,019
Sustainab... Level Entry Level Energy Engineer$115,145
Sustainab... Level Entry Level Energy Engineer$121,900
Sustainab... Level Entry Level Energy Engineer$145,176
$76,204 0 yr
$100,019 < 2 yrs
$115,145 2-4 yrs
$121,900 5-8 yrs
$145,176 > 8 yrs
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How Do Entry Level Energy 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 Entry Level Energy Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $83,716.
  • California: $83,398.
  • Massachusetts: $82,287.

Top Paying Cities for Entry Level Energy 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: $95,367
  • San Francisco: $94,323
  • Oakland: $92,335

What Skills Can Increase an Entry Level Energy Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 4.67% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Energy Efficiency (Mentioned in 1.06% Job Postings): Energy efficiency is the use of less energy to perform the same task or produce the same result. Energy efficient homes and buildings use less energy to heat, cool, and run appliances and electronics
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 0.85% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 4.67%
Energy Efficiency 1.06%
Microsoft Office 0.85%
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 Entry Level Energy Engineer's salary.
  • Process Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Benchmarking: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Process Consulting
 $85,440
13%
Insight
 $79,391
5%
Benchmarking
 $79,391
5%
Content Development
 $78,635
4%
Corporate Governance
 $78,635
4%
Teamwork
 $78,635
4%
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Entry Level Energy Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Entry Level Energy 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.

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$67,066
Average $75,610/year
$84,002
$5,589
Average $6,301/month
$7,000
$1,290
Average $1,454/week
$1,615
$32
Average $36/hour
$40
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $84,002 $7,000 $1,615 $40
Average $75,610 $6,301 $1,454 $36
25th Percentile $67,066 $5,589 $1,290 $32

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Salary Trends for Entry Level Energy Engineer

Salaries for an Entry Level Energy Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $61,548 in 2023 to around $61,816 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Entry Level Energy Engineer salary trends, .

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