How much does a Plant Engineer make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Plant Engineer in the United States is $91,490. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $84,938 to $97,992, with most professionals earning between $78,973 and $103,912.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Plant Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Plant Engineer Salary $78,973 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Plant Engineer Salary $84,938 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Plant Engineer Salary $91,490 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Plant Engineer Salary $97,992 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Plant Engineer Salary $103,912 US March 01, 2025
25% $84,938 10% $78,973 90% $103,912 75% $97,992 $91,490 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Plant Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Manufacturing Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Average Base Salary

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97992
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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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101375
93710
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Plant Engineer in the United States. The base salary for Plant Engineer ranges from $84,938 to $97,992 with the average base salary of $91,490. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $86,848 to $101,375 with the average total cash compensation of $93,710.

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