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Instrumentation engineer salary in United States (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$116,828
Average $116,828
Low $77,930
High $175,140

The average salary for a instrumentation engineer is $116,828 per year in the United States. 830 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 9, 2026).

Instrumentation Engineer job openings in United States

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Environmental/Instrumentation ...
Ohio Lumex
Solon, OH
$75,000 - $85,000 a year
Full-time
5 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Instrumentation Engineer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
ALLEN INSTITUTE
 
$238,875per year
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Alliance of Professionals & Co...
 
$234,000per year
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firstPRO Inc.
 
$228,800per year
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VECA Electric & Technologies
 
$228,800per year
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Advanced Resources
 
$225,000per year
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Global Technical Talent
 
$215,280per year
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Highest paying cities for Instrumentation Engineers near United States

  1. Houston, TX
    $141,673 per year
  2. Denver, CO
    $136,449 per year
  3. Dallas, TX
    $130,117 per year
  4. Baton Rouge, LA
    $129,110 per year
  5. Tulsa, OK
    $117,166 per year

Where can an Instrumentation Engineer earn more?

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