Associate engineer salary in United States

The average salary for an Associate Engineer is $90,647 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 1.1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 16, 2026.

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Associate Engineer salaries typically range between a low of $56,051 and a high of $146,598 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Associate Engineer include San Jose, CA at $155,316 per year, Los Angeles, CA at $147,969 per year, and San Francisco, CA at $141,297 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Associate Engineer include Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati ($267,500 per year) and Wilson, Sonsini, Goodrich & Rosati ($267,500 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Associate Engineer salary compares to related positions:

• Engineer: Average $115,522 per year
• Senior Engineer: Average $143,927 per year
• Entry Level Engineer: Average $73,656 per year
• Junior Engineer: Average $79,371 per year
• Senior Associate Engineer: Average $97,995 per year