Field Engineer II Salary in the United States

How much does a Field Engineer II make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Field Engineer II in the United States is $87,548 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $42.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $103,393
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $78,558 to $95,842
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $70,373
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Field Engineer II Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $95,842 $7,987 $1,843 $46
Average $87,548 $7,296 $1,684 $42
25th Percentile $78,558 $6,546 $1,511 $38
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Key Factors That Influence Field Engineer II Salaries

A Field Engineer II'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Field Engineer II Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Field Engineer II'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): $83,916
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $84,191
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $87,548
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $90,963
  • Expert (over 8 years): $91,207
Levels Salary
Entry Level Field Engineer II$83,916
Intermediate Level Field Engineer II$84,191
Senior Level Field Engineer II$87,548
Specialist Level Field Engineer II$90,963
Expert Level Field Engineer II$91,207
$83,916 0 yr
$84,191 < 2 yrs
$87,548 2-4 yrs
$90,963 5-8 yrs
$91,207 > 8 yrs
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How Do Field Engineer II 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 Field Engineer IIs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $96,934.
  • California: $96,566.
  • Massachusetts: $95,279.

Top Paying Cities for Field Engineer IIs

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: $110,425
  • San Francisco: $109,339
  • Oakland: $106,914

What Skills Can Increase a Field Engineer II's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 8.12% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Data Science (Mentioned in 2.97% Job Postings): Data science is a multi-disciplinary field that uses scientific methods, processes, algorithms and systems to extract knowledge and insights from structured and unstructured data. Data science is the same concept as data mining and big data: "use the most powerful hardware, the most powerful programming systems, and the most efficient algorithms to solve problems". Data science is a "concept to unify statistics, data analysis, machine learning and their related methods" in order to "understand and analyze actual phenomena" with data. It employs techniques and theories drawn from many fields within the context of mathematics, statistics, computer science, and information science. Turing award winner Jim Gray imagined data science as a "fourth paradigm" of science (empirical, theoretical, computational and now data-driven) and asserted that "everything about science is changing because of the impact of information technology" and the data deluge. In 2015, the American Statistical Association identified database management, statistics and machine learning, and distributed and parallel systems as the three emerging foundational professional communities.
  • Site Survey (Mentioned in 1.53% Job Postings): Site surveys are inspections of an area where work is proposed, to gather information for a design or an estimate to complete the initial tasks required for an outdoor activity. It can determine a precise location, access, best orientation for the site and the location of obstacles. The type of site survey and the best practices required depend on the nature of the project. Examples of projects requiring a preliminary site survey include urban construction, specialized construction (such as the location for a telescope) and wireless network design. In hydrocarbon exploration, for example, site surveys are run over the proposed locations of offshore exploration or appraisal wells. They consist typically of a tight grid of high resolution (high frequency) reflection seismology profiles to look for possible gas hazards in the shallow section beneath the seabed and detailed bathymetric data to look for possible obstacles on the seafloor (e.g. shipwrecks, existing pipelines) using multibeam echosounders.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 8.12%
Data Science 2.97%
Site Survey 1.53%
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 a Field Engineer II's salary.
  • Big Data: Can increase your salary by up to 34%.
  • Electrical Engineering: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Production Schedule: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Big Data
$117,315
34%
Electrical Engineering
$98,054
12%
Production Schedule
$96,303
10%
Kubernetes
$95,428
9%
Renewable Energy
$94,552
8%
Technical Support
$94,552
8%
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How Education impacts a Field Engineer II's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Field Engineer IIs enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Field Engineer II with a Bachelor's Degree is between $83,998 and $90,133).

Field Engineer II Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Field Engineer II
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 7.3%
High School 7.3%
Associates 2.7%
Bachelors 71.8%
Masters 17.3%
Doctorate 0.9%
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Field Engineer II Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Field Engineer II'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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Field Engineer II

Salaries for a Field Engineer II can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $77,863 in 2023 to around $77,472 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Field Engineer II salary trends, .

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