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Junior automation engineer salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Junior Automation Engineer make in the United States?

Average base salary

$70,597
Average $70,597
Low $40,640
High $122,636

The average salary for a junior automation engineer is $70,597 per year in the United States. 38 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 23, 2026).

Junior Automation Engineer job openings in United States

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Junior Automation Engineer
DSI Innovations4out of 5 stars.
Thomasville, NC
Full-time
2 weeks ago

Highest paying companies for Junior Automation Engineer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
MRINetwork
 
$130,000per year
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Strategic Staffing Solutions
 
$122,720per year
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Ledgent Technology
 
$105,000per year
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OpTech LLC
 
$104,000per year
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Zing Recruiting
 
$100,000per year
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ECCO Select
 
$98,800per year
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Highest paying cities for Junior Automation Engineers near United States

  1. Annapolis Junction, MD
    $144,940 per year
  2. El Dorado, AR
    $99,504 per year
  3. Chicago, IL
    $87,687 per year
  4. Austin, TX
    $73,464 per year
  5. Atlanta, GA
    $71,582 per year

Where can a Junior Automation Engineer earn more?

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