Manufacturing engineer salary in United States

The average salary for a Manufacturing Engineer is $95,649 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 12.4k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 17, 2026.

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Manufacturing Engineer salaries typically range between a low of $63,474 and a high of $144,133 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Manufacturing Engineer include Littleton, CO at $122,140 per year, Plymouth, MI at $119,102 per year, and Camden, AR at $116,615 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Manufacturing Engineer include Arm ($283,600 per year) and Snap Inc. ($269,000 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Manufacturing Engineer salary compares to related positions:

• Entry Level Manufacturing Engineer: Average $20.04 per hour
• Junior Manufacturing Engineer: Average $74,002 per year
• Senior Manufacturing Engineer: Average $116,043 per year