Engineer Trainee Salary in the United States

Engineer Trainee Salary

How much does an Engineer Trainee make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Engineer Trainee in the United States is $52,941. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $47,699 to $59,565, with most professionals earning between $42,926 and $65,595.

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Engineer Trainee Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Engineer Trainee Salary $42,926 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Engineer Trainee Salary $47,699 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Engineer Trainee Salary $52,941 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Engineer Trainee Salary $59,565 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Engineer Trainee Salary $65,595 US March 01, 2025
25% $47,699 10% $42,926 90% $65,595 75% $59,565 $52,941 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. Down a level:

    Engineering Aide I

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. This Job:

    Engineer Trainee

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  3. Up a level:

    Engineering Aide III

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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Average Base Salary

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47699
59565
52941

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
48353
60700
53727
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Engineer Trainee in the United States. The base salary for Engineer Trainee ranges from $47,699 to $59,565 with the average base salary of $52,941. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $48,353 to $60,700 with the average total cash compensation of $53,727.

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