Asset Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does an Asset Engineer make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Asset Engineer in the United States is $67,273 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $78,874
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $60,580 to $73,346
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $54,487
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Asset Engineer Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $73,346 $6,112 $1,410 $35
Average $67,273 $5,606 $1,294 $32
25th Percentile $60,580 $5,048 $1,165 $29
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Key Factors That Influence Asset Engineer Salaries

An Asset 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.

Top Paying Cities for Asset 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: $84,852
  • San Francisco: $83,923
  • Oakland: $82,154

What Skills Can Increase an Asset Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Troubleshooting (Mentioned in 3.93% Job Postings): Troubleshooting is a form of problem solving, often applied to repair failed products or processes on a machine or a system. It is a logical, systematic search for the source of a problem in order to solve it, and make the product or process operational again. Troubleshooting is needed to identify the symptoms. Determining the most likely cause is a process of elimination—eliminating potential causes of a problem. Finally, troubleshooting requires confirmation that the solution restores the product or process to its working state. In general, troubleshooting is the identification or diagnosis of "trouble" in the management flow of a system caused by a failure of some kind. The problem is initially described as symptoms of malfunction, and troubleshooting is the process of determining and remedying the causes of these symptoms. A system can be described in terms of its expected, desired or intended behavior (usually, for artificial systems, its purpose). Events or inputs to the system are expected to generate specific results or outputs. (For example, selecting the "print" option from various computer applications is intended to result in a hardcopy emerging from some specific device). Any unexpected or undesirable behavior is a symptom. Troubleshooting is the process of isolating the specific cause or causes of the symptom. Frequently the symptom is a failure of the product or process to produce any results. (Nothing was printed, for example). Corrective action can then be taken to prevent further failures of a similar kind.
  • Computer Hardware (Mentioned in 1.76% Job Postings): Maintaining, configuring, and setting up computer hardware to increase business efficiency and staff productivity.
  • Purchasing (Mentioned in 1.49% Job Postings): Purchasing refers to a business or organization attempting to acquire goods or services to accomplish its goals. Although there are several organizations that attempt to set standards in the purchasing process, processes can vary greatly between organizations. Typically the word “purchasing” is not used interchangeably with the word “procurement”, since procurement typically includes expediting, supplier quality, and transportation and logistics (T&L) in addition to purchasing.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Troubleshooting 3.93%
Computer Hardware 1.76%
Purchasing 1.49%
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 Asset Engineer's salary.
  • Networking: Can increase your salary by up to 24%.
  • Risk Management: Can increase your salary by up to 22%.
  • Continuous Improvement: Can increase your salary by up to 19%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Networking
$83,419
24%
Risk Management
$82,073
22%
Continuous Improvement
$80,055
19%
Flexibility
$80,055
19%
Integrity
$75,346
12%
Leadership
$75,346
12%
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Asset Engineer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Asset Engineer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 10% above the average. In contrast, Asset Engineer positions in Transportation or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Asset Engineer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Asset Engineer

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense$74,001$36.010%
Biotechnology$74,001$36.010%
Energy & Utilities$74,001$36.010%
Financial Services$74,001$36.010%
Healthcare$74,001$36.010%

Asset Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Asset 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.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Asset Engineer

Salaries for an Asset Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $68,179 in 2023 to around $68,075 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Asset Engineer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Asset Engineer Over Time

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$68,179
2024
$68,578
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FAQ about Asset Engineer

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Asset Engineer?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Asset Engineer roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

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