Site Engineering Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Site Engineering Manager make in the United States?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Site Engineering Manager in the United States is $140,772 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $68.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $166,150
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $125,067 to $154,056
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $110,768
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Site Engineering Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $154,056 $12,838 $2,963 $74
Average $140,772 $11,731 $2,707 $68
25th Percentile $125,067 $10,422 $2,405 $60
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Key Factors That Influence Site Engineering Manager Salaries

A Site Engineering Manager'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 Engineering Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Site Engineering Manager'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): $84,169
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $96,958
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $122,067
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $117,150
  • Expert (over 8 years): $139,795
Levels Salary
Field Eng... Level Site Engineering Manager$84,169
Field Eng... Level Site Engineering Manager$96,958
Field Eng... Level Site Engineering Manager$122,067
Field Eng... Level Site Engineering Manager$117,150
Site Engi... Level Site Engineering Manager$139,795
$84,169 0 yr
$96,958 < 2 yrs
$122,067 2-4 yrs
$117,150 5-8 yrs
$139,795 > 8 yrs
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How Do Site Engineering Manager 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 Site Engineering Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $155,863.
  • California: $155,272.
  • Massachusetts: $153,202.

Top Paying Cities for Site Engineering Managers

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: $177,556
  • San Francisco: $175,810
  • Oakland: $171,911

What Skills Can Increase a Site Engineering Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Scheduling (Mentioned in 7.84% Job Postings): Scheduling is the process of arranging, controlling and optimizing work and workloads in a production process or manufacturing process.
  • Quality Control (Mentioned in 1.87% Job Postings): Developing and implementing a set of procedures intended to maintain the quality of a product and reduce any risks or errors.
  • Accounting (Mentioned in 1.24% Job Postings): Creating financial statements and reports based on the summary of financial and business transactions.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Scheduling 7.84%
Quality Control 1.87%
Accounting 1.24%
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 Engineering Manager's salary.
  • Warehouse Operations: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • RFI: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Warehouse Operations
$147,811
5%
Consulting
$147,811
5%
RFI
$144,995
3%
Innovation
$144,995
3%
Initiative
$144,995
3%
Flexibility
$144,995
3%
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How Education impacts a Site Engineering Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Site Engineering Managers 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 Engineering Manager with a Bachelor's Degree is between $133,882 and $147,121).

Site Engineering Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Site Engineering Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.1%
High School 20.7%
Associates 10.2%
Bachelors 53.2%
Masters 13.2%
Doctorate 0.6%
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Site Engineering Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Site Engineering Manager'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 March 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Site Engineering Manager

Salaries for a Site Engineering Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $114,972 in 2023 to around $114,066 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Site Engineering Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Site Engineering Manager Over Time

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$114,972
2024
$114,971
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$114,066
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2023 $114,972
2024 $114,971
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