What are the main factors that influence an Imaging Engineer's salary?

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

How does experience change An Imaging Engineer's salary?

An Imaging Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Imaging Engineer (0-1 years)earns $42,231, a Document Imaging Supervisor I (1-2 years)earns $55,814, a Document Imaging Supervisor II (2-3 years)earns $69,732, a Document Imaging Supervisor III (3-5 years)earns $84,706,

What are the highest paying states for an Imaging Engineer?

Imaging Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Imaging Engineer roles are District of Columbia $42,517, California $42,356, Massachusetts $41,792. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Imaging Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Imaging Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Imaging Director: $150,665; Imaging Scientist: $115,119; Imaging Manager: $111,923; Imaging Field Service Engineer: $111,847; Advanced Imaging and Clinical Applications Engineer: $104,048.

Imaging Engineer Salary in District of Columbia

How much does an Imaging Engineer make in District of Columbia?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Imaging Engineer in District of Columbia is $42,517 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $20.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $49,961
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $38,802 to $46,413
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $35,420

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Imaging Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$46,413	$3,868	$893	$22
Average	$42,517	$3,543	$818	$20
25th Percentile	$38,802	$3,234	$746	$19

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Key Factors That Influence Imaging Engineer Salaries

An Imaging 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 Do Imaging 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 Imaging Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $42,517.
California: $42,356.
Massachusetts: $41,792.

District of Columbia $42,517 California $42,356 Massachusetts $41,792 Washington $41,638 New Jersey $41,623 Alaska $41,569 Connecticut $41,039 New York $40,824

Hawaii $40,137 Rhode Island $39,814 Maryland $39,595 Minnesota $39,296 Colorado $39,180 Illinois $39,142 Oregon $38,996 Delaware $38,888

New Hampshire $38,821 Virginia $38,670 Pennsylvania $38,228 Nevada $38,005 North Dakota $37,932 Michigan $37,817 Wisconsin $37,775 Vermont $37,690

Texas $37,456 Maine $37,441 Arizona $37,418 Ohio $37,391 Georgia $37,038 Indiana $36,861 Wyoming $36,826 Utah $36,773

Iowa $36,750 Kansas $36,565 Louisiana $36,511 North Carolina $36,492 Missouri $36,485 Florida $36,335 Montana $36,254 Nebraska $36,177

Kentucky $36,135 South Carolina $35,982 Tennessee $35,886 Idaho $35,847 New Mexico $35,567 Oklahoma $35,505 Alabama $35,279 South Dakota $34,899

Arkansas $34,691 West Virginia $34,580 Mississippi $34,246

Top Paying Cities for Imaging 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: $42,287
Washington: $42,287
Naval Anacost Annex: $42,285

Parcel Return Service, DC $42,287 Washington, DC $42,287 Naval Anacost Annex, DC $42,285 Washington Navy Yard, DC $42,287

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

Understanding how an Imaging 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 May 01, 2026

$38,802

Average $42,517/year

$46,413

$3,234

Average $3,543/month

$3,868

$746

Average $818/week

$893

$19

Average $20/hour

$22

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$46,413	$3,868	$893	$22
Average	$42,517	$3,543	$818	$20
25th Percentile	$38,802	$3,234	$746	$19

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