What are the main factors that influence a Professional Services 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 Professional Services Engineer's salary?

A Professional Services Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Field Service Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $81,059, a Field Service Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $99,459, a Professional Services Engineer (4-7 years)earns $116,450, a Field Service Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $137,799, a Field Service Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $160,135,

What are the highest paying states for a Professional Services Engineer?

Professional Services Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Professional Services Engineer roles are District of Columbia $117,460, California $117,014, Massachusetts $115,454. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Professional Services Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Professional Services Engineer level roles vary by specialization: SVP of Professional Services: $231,229; VP of Professional Services: $196,066; Professional Services Director: $165,971; Professional Services Consultant Engineer: $141,794; Professional Services Senior Manager: $135,984.

Professional Services Engineer Salary in District of Columbia

How much does a Professional Services Engineer make in District of Columbia?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Professional Services Engineer in District of Columbia is $117,460 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $56.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $143,714
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $107,396 to $131,202
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $98,234

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Professional Services Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$131,202	$10,934	$2,523	$63
Average	$117,460	$9,788	$2,259	$56
25th Percentile	$107,396	$8,950	$2,065	$52

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Key Factors That Influence Professional Services Engineer Salaries

A Professional Services 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 Professional Services Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Professional Services 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): $81,059
Early Career (1-2 years): $99,459
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $116,450
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $137,799
Expert (over 8 years): $160,135

Levels	Salary
Field Ser... Level Professional Services Engineer	$81,059
Field Ser... Level Professional Services Engineer	$99,459
Professio... Level Professional Services Engineer	$116,450
Field Ser... Level Professional Services Engineer	$137,799
Field Ser... Level Professional Services Engineer	$160,135

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

District of Columbia: $117,460.
California: $117,014.
Massachusetts: $115,454.

District of Columbia $117,460 California $117,014 Massachusetts $115,454 Washington $115,030 New Jersey $114,988 Alaska $114,839 Connecticut $113,375 New York $112,781

Hawaii $110,882 Rhode Island $109,991 Maryland $109,386 Minnesota $108,559 Colorado $108,241 Illinois $108,134 Oregon $107,731 Delaware $107,434

New Hampshire $107,248 Virginia $106,830 Pennsylvania $105,610 Nevada $104,994 North Dakota $104,793 Michigan $104,474 Wisconsin $104,358 Vermont $104,124

Texas $103,477 Maine $103,435 Arizona $103,371 Ohio $103,297 Georgia $102,321 Indiana $101,833 Wyoming $101,737 Utah $101,589

Iowa $101,525 Kansas $101,016 Louisiana $100,868 North Carolina $100,814 Missouri $100,793 Florida $100,380 Montana $100,157 Nebraska $99,945

Kentucky $99,828 South Carolina $99,404 Tennessee $99,138 Idaho $99,032 New Mexico $98,258 Oklahoma $98,088 Alabama $97,462 South Dakota $96,412

Arkansas $95,839 West Virginia $95,531 Mississippi $94,608

Top Paying Cities for Professional Services 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: $117,460
Washington: $117,460
Naval Anacost Annex: $117,460

Parcel Return Service, DC $117,460 Washington, DC $117,460 Naval Anacost Annex, DC $117,460 Washington Navy Yard, DC $117,460

Professional Services Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Professional Services 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 February 01, 2026

$107,396

Average $117,460/year

$131,202

$8,950

Average $9,788/month

$10,934

$2,065

Average $2,259/week

$2,523

$52

Average $56/hour

$63

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$131,202	$10,934	$2,523	$63
Average	$117,460	$9,788	$2,259	$56
25th Percentile	$107,396	$8,950	$2,065	$52

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