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Engineering technician salary in United States, 2026

How much does an Engineering Technician make in the United States?

Average base salary

$28.02
Average $28.02
Low $18.35
High $42.77

The average salary for a engineering technician is $28.02 per hour in the United States and $8,375 overtime per year.4.4k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 15, 2026).

Engineering Technician job openings in United States

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Engineering Technician I
Terracon Consultants Inc3.2out of 5 stars.
Albany, NY
$18.50 - $26.00 an hour
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Engineering Technician in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
JC Automation
 
$208,000per year
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The Workforce Group
 
$176,800per year
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PRISM MARITIME
 
$128,752per year
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Valley Water
 
$126,537per year
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Knobelsdorff Enterprises
 
$125,000per year
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Chord Energy
 
$116,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Engineering Technicians near United States

  1. Oklahoma City, OK
    $50.49 per hour
  2. Washington, DC
    $41.60 per hour
  3. Hillsboro, OR
    $35.68 per hour
  4. Dublin, CA
    $34.75 per hour
  5. Fargo, ND
    $34.00 per hour

Where can an Engineering Technician earn more?

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