Site Engineer Salary in the United States

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

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Site Engineer in the United States is $75,564 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $82,387
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $67,491 to $79,135
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $60,140
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Site Engineer Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $79,135 $6,595 $1,522 $38
Average $75,564 $6,297 $1,453 $36
25th Percentile $67,491 $5,624 $1,298 $32
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Key Factors That Influence Site Engineer Salaries

A Site 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Site Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Site 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): $75,302
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $87,522
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $100,813
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $126,950
  • Expert (over 8 years): $121,867
Levels Salary
Site Engi... Level Site Engineer$75,302
Field Eng... Level Site Engineer$87,522
Field Eng... Level Site Engineer$100,813
Field Eng... Level Site Engineer$126,950
Field Eng... Level Site Engineer$121,867
$75,302 0 yr
$87,522 < 2 yrs
$100,813 2-4 yrs
$126,950 5-8 yrs
$121,867 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Site 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: $95,309
  • San Francisco: $94,265
  • Oakland: $92,279

What Skills Can Increase a Site Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 7.17% 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 2.71% 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.
  • Information Engineering (Mentioned in 1.83% Job Postings): Is the engineering discipline that deals with the generation, distribution, analysis, and use of information, data, and knowledge in systems. This field focuses on developing software information systems using a software engineering approach.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 7.17%
Data Science 2.71%
Information Engineering 1.83%
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 Site Engineer's salary.
  • Construction Scheduling: Can increase your salary by up to 31%.
  • Finance and Accounting: Can increase your salary by up to 22%.
  • Production Schedule: Can increase your salary by up to 22%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Construction Scheduling
$98,989
31%
Finance and Accounting
$92,188
22%
Production Schedule
$92,188
22%
Leadership
$84,632
12%
Analysis
$83,121
10%
Electrical Engineering
$83,121
10%
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Site Engineer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Site Engineer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Site Engineer positions in Retail & Wholesale or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Site Engineer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Site Engineer

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services$98,233$47.030%
Energy & Utilities$90,677$44.020%
Healthcare$83,121$40.010%
Business Services$79,342$38.05%

How Education impacts a Site Engineer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Site Engineers 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 Site Engineer with a Bachelor's Degree is between $68,403 and $72,407).

Site Engineer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Site Engineer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 4.8%
High School 4.8%
Associates 5.4%
Bachelors 78.5%
Masters 11.3%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Site Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Site 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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Site Engineer

Salaries for a Site Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $66,000 in 2023 to around $65,085 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Site Engineer salary trends, .

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$66,000
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$65,686
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    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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FAQ about Site Engineer

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Site Engineer?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Site Engineer roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

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