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Field engineer salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Field Engineer make in the United States?

Average base salary

$84,554
Average $84,554
Low $51,893
High $137,772

The average salary for a field engineer is $84,554 per year in the United States and $10,125 overtime per year.3.7k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 28, 2026).

Field Engineer job openings in United States

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Field Engineer - Denver, CO
UL Solutions3.5out of 5 stars.
Denver, CO
$80,000 - $90,000 a year
14 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Field Engineer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Exact Staff
 
$438,000per year
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Eastern Municipal Water Distri...
 
$226,658per year
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SAMTEC, INC
 
$215,833per year
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NetBrain Technologies.
 
$212,500per year
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RWDY Inc
 
$208,000per year
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Gecko Robotics
 
$207,500per year
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Highest paying cities for Field Engineers near United States

  1. New York, NY
    $122,691 per year
  2. Los Angeles, CA
    $106,550 per year
  3. Houston, TX
    $93,808 per year
  4. Fort Lauderdale, FL
    $87,357 per year
  5. Irvine, CA
    $86,511 per year

Where can a Field Engineer earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Field Engineer get paid in United States?

Entry Level Field Engineer

Job openings
Average $69,132 per year

Senior Field Engineer

Job openings
Average $102,810 per year

Junior Field Engineer

Job openings
Average $56,788 per year