What are the main factors that influence a Configuration Management Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Configuration Management Engineer's salary?

A Configuration Management Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Configuration Analyst IV (7+ years)earns $132,344, a Configuration Analyst V (7-10 years)earns $156,370, a Configuration Analysis Supervisor (10+ years)earns $125,727, a Configuration Management Engineer (10+ years)earns $151,511, a Configuration Analysis Senior Manager (10+ years)earns $175,826,

What are the highest paying states for a Configuration Management Engineer?

Configuration Management Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Configuration Management Engineer roles are District of Columbia $152,520, California $151,942, Massachusetts $149,917. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Configuration Management Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Configuration Management Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Configuration Management (CM) Manager: $133,300; Software Configuration Engineer: $115,711; Configuration Management (CM) Supervisor: $110,700; Software Configuration Management Engineer: $100,596; Provisioning/Configuration Engineer III: $98,900.

Configuration Management Engineer Salary in District of Columbia

How much does a Configuration Management Engineer make in District of Columbia?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Configuration Management Engineer in District of Columbia is $152,520 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $73.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $178,722
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $138,404 to $166,235
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $125,553

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Configuration Management Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$166,235	$13,853	$3,197	$80
Average	$152,520	$12,710	$2,933	$73
25th Percentile	$138,404	$11,534	$2,662	$67

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Key Factors That Influence Configuration Management Engineer Salaries

A Configuration Management 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 Configuration Management Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Configuration Management 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): $132,344
Early Career (1-2 years): $156,370
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $125,727
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $151,511
Expert (over 8 years): $175,826

Levels	Salary
Configura... Level Configuration Management Engineer	$132,344
Configura... Level Configuration Management Engineer	$156,370
Configura... Level Configuration Management Engineer	$125,727
Configura... Level Configuration Management Engineer	$151,511
Configura... Level Configuration Management Engineer	$175,826

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How Do Configuration Management 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 Configuration Management Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $152,520.
California: $151,942.
Massachusetts: $149,917.

District of Columbia $152,520 California $151,942 Massachusetts $149,917 Washington $149,366 New Jersey $149,310 Alaska $149,118 Connecticut $147,217 New York $146,445

Hawaii $143,979 Rhode Island $142,822 Maryland $142,037 Minnesota $140,963 Colorado $140,549 Illinois $140,412 Oregon $139,888 Delaware $139,502

New Hampshire $139,260 Virginia $138,717 Pennsylvania $137,133 Nevada $136,334 North Dakota $136,072 Michigan $135,659 Wisconsin $135,508 Vermont $135,205

Texas $134,364 Maine $134,309 Arizona $134,227 Ohio $134,130 Georgia $132,863 Indiana $132,229 Wyoming $132,105 Utah $131,912

Iowa $131,830 Kansas $131,168 Louisiana $130,976 North Carolina $130,907 Missouri $130,879 Florida $130,342 Montana $130,053 Nebraska $129,777

Kentucky $129,626 South Carolina $129,075 Tennessee $128,730 Idaho $128,592 New Mexico $127,587 Oklahoma $127,366 Alabama $126,554 South Dakota $125,190

Arkansas $124,446 West Virginia $124,047 Mississippi $122,848

Top Paying Cities for Configuration Management 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:

Parcel Return Service: $152,520
Washington: $152,520
Naval Anacost Annex: $152,520

Parcel Return Service, DC $152,520 Washington, DC $152,520 Naval Anacost Annex, DC $152,520 Washington Navy Yard, DC $152,520

Configuration Management Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Configuration Management 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 April 01, 2026

$138,404

Average $152,520/year

$166,235

$11,534

Average $12,710/month

$13,853

$2,662

Average $2,933/week

$3,197

$67

Average $73/hour

$80

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$166,235	$13,853	$3,197	$80
Average	$152,520	$12,710	$2,933	$73
25th Percentile	$138,404	$11,534	$2,662	$67

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