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Energy engineer salary in United States, 2026

How much does an Energy Engineer make in the United States?

Average base salary

$104,832
Average $104,832
Low $69,282
High $158,624

The average salary for a energy engineer is $104,832 per year in the United States. 720 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 9, 2026).

Energy Engineer job openings in United States

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Energy Engineer II (NORESCO)
Carrier3.8out of 5 stars.
Florida
$64,500 - $129,500 a year
Full-time
11 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Energy Engineer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Swiss Re
 
$269,000per year
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Apple
 
$223,083per year
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Johns Hopkins University Appli...
 
$196,250per year
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Lawrence Livermore National La...
 
$190,001per year
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City and County of San Francis...
 
$188,110per year
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Kleinfelder
 
$187,503per year
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Highest paying cities for Energy Engineers near United States

  1. Seattle, WA
    $118,662 per year
  2. Chicago, IL
    $105,797 per year
  3. Los Angeles, CA
    $101,393 per year
  4. Denver, CO
    $100,100 per year
  5. Portland, OR
    $99,745 per year

Where can an Energy Engineer earn more?

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