SCADA Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does a SCADA Engineer make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a SCADA Engineer in the United States is $123,056 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $59.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $142,157
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $114,428 to $133,054
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $106,573
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SCADA Engineer Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $133,054 $11,088 $2,559 $64
Average $123,056 $10,255 $2,366 $59
25th Percentile $114,428 $9,536 $2,201 $55
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Key Factors That Influence SCADA Engineer Salaries

A SCADA 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 SCADA Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a SCADA 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): $92,670
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $107,610
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $122,321
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $149,625
  • Expert (over 8 years): $164,655
Levels Salary
Control &... Level SCADA Engineer$92,670
Control &... Level SCADA Engineer$107,610
SCADA Eng... Level SCADA Engineer$122,321
Control &... Level SCADA Engineer$149,625
Control &... Level SCADA Engineer$164,655
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$122,321 2-4 yrs
$149,625 5-8 yrs
$164,655 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for SCADA 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:

  • San Jose: $155,211
  • San Francisco: $153,511
  • Oakland: $150,276

What Skills Can Increase a SCADA Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 8.55% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • System Requirements (Mentioned in 3.55% Job Postings): System requirements is a statement that identifies the functionality that is needed by a system in order to satisfy the customer's requirements. System requirements are a broad and also narrow subject that could be implemented to many items.
  • Computer Science (Mentioned in 1.84% Job Postings): Computer science is the study of computation, automation, and information. Computer science spans theoretical disciplines (such as algorithms, theory of computation, information theory, and automation) to practical disciplines.
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Analysis 8.55%
System Requirements 3.55%
Computer Science 1.84%
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 SCADA Engineer's salary.
  • Tableau: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Flexibility and Adaptability: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Machine Learning: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Tableau
 $137,823
12%
Flexibility and Adaptability
 $130,439
6%
Machine Learning
 $130,439
6%
Emotional Intelligence
 $129,209
5%
Deep Learning
 $129,209
5%
Algorithms
 $129,209
5%
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SCADA Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a SCADA 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.

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$114,428
Average $123,056/year
$133,054
$9,536
Average $10,255/month
$11,088
$2,201
Average $2,366/week
$2,559
$55
Average $59/hour
$64
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $133,054 $11,088 $2,559 $64
Average $123,056 $10,255 $2,366 $59
25th Percentile $114,428 $9,536 $2,201 $55

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Salary Trends for SCADA Engineer

Salaries for a SCADA Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $111,968 in 2023 to around $110,198 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of SCADA Engineer salary trends, .

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