Generator Engineer Salary in Salt Lake City, Utah

How much does a Generator Engineer make in Salt Lake City, UT?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Generator Engineer in Salt Lake City, UT is $56,113. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $46,224 to a high of $70,392, with most professionals earning between $50,937 and $63,587.

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What does a Generator Engineer do?

Common responsibilities of a Generator Engineer

Complete necessary paper work which may include data entry and general use of relevant computer systems and software as directed.

February 27, 2023

Review of drawings / Calculations of Generator and Auxiliaries and to support customer drawing approval process with Customer.

April 05, 2023

Support the WTG Quality Manager in the evaluation of technical compliance at different quality gates (manufacturing, pre-assembly, installation and acceptance) of the project.

April 21, 2023

Performs high level preventative maintenance and repairs to diesel engines and gasoline and diesel driven construction equipment such as tractors, power shovels, road machinery, air compressors, concrete mixers and other engine driven or towed construction equipment.

April 27, 2023

Demonstrated progressive, responsible experience with various types of turbine generator equipment and site accountabilities is required.

May 02, 2023

Participate in meetings inclusive of the pre-construction meeting and on-site construction meetings with stakeholders to coordinate electrical systems with other ongoing construction and projects.

May 14, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Generator Engineer in Salt Lake City, UT

Average Base Salary

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50937

63587

56113

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

51267

64584

56466

What is the average salary for Generator Engineer in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Generator Engineer in Salt Lake City, UT. The base salary for Generator Engineer ranges from $50,937 to $63,587 with the average base salary of $56,113. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $51,267 to $64,584 with the average total cash compensation of $56,466.

View Average Salary for Generator Engineer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$56,113	$50,937 - $63,587
Bonus	$353	$330 - $997
Total Pay	$56,466	$51,267 - $64,584

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Generator Engineer Salary Near Salt Lake City, UT

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Salt Lake City, UT
CITY, STATE West Jordan, UT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,755 - $63,360	COMPARE TO Salt Lake City, UT
CITY, STATE Sandy, UT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,802 - $63,418	COMPARE TO Salt Lake City, UT
CITY, STATE South Jordan, UT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,713 - $63,308	COMPARE TO Salt Lake City, UT
CITY, STATE Lehi, UT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,262 - $60,247	COMPARE TO Salt Lake City, UT
CITY, STATE Layton, UT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,714 - $60,813	COMPARE TO Salt Lake City, UT
CITY, STATE Orem, UT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,485 - $60,527	COMPARE TO Salt Lake City, UT

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About Salt Lake City, Utah

Salt Lake City has an area of 110.4 square miles (286 km2) and an average elevation of 4,327 feet (1,319 m) above sea level. The lowest point within the boundaries of the city is 4,210 feet (1,280 m) near the Jordan River and the Great Salt Lake, and the highest is Grandview Peak, at 9,410 feet (2,868 m). The city is in the northeast corner of the Salt Lake Valley surrounded by the Great Salt Lake to the northwest, the steep Wasatch Range to the east, and Oquirrh Mountains to the west. Its encircling mountains contain several narrow canyons, including City Creek, Emigration, Millcreek, and Par...

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