Field Engineer Salary in the US

$65,670
per year
per month
$5,470
per month
per year
Bonus
$3,600/year
Bonus
$300/month

Field Engineer - Average Salary

The average salary for a Field Engineer is $65,670 per year ($5,470 per month), which is $12,180 (+23%) higher than the average salary in the United States.
A Field Engineer can expect an average starting salary of $51,200. The highest salaries can exceed $92,590.
$51,200
Low
$65,670
Average salary
$92,590
High
$4,270
Low
$5,470
Average salary
$7,720
High
Total pay includes salary and bonus.
$600
$51,700
$104,090
Salary$51,200 - 92,590
Bonus$600 - 11,500
Total Pay$51,800 - 104,090
$50
$4,320
$8,680
Salary$4,270 - 7,720
Bonus$50 - 960
Total Pay$4,320 - 8,680

Field Engineer Salary Range

Low
$51,200
Average salary
$65,670
Senior
$74,820
High
$92,590
Low
$4,270
Average salary
$5,470
Senior
$6,240
High
$7,720
Among Field Engineers in the U.S., Entry Level Field Engineers tend to have the lowest salaries, while Oil Field Engineers, IT Field Engineers and Senior Field Service Engineers enjoy the highest salaries.

Field Engineer - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Halliburton Field Engineer$84K/year
+28% 
Agilent Field Service Engineer$81K/year
+24% 
GE Field Engineer$80K/year
+22% 
Oil Field Engineer$78K/year
+19% 
IT Field Engineer$77K/year
+17% 
Senior Field Service Engineer$76K/year
+15% 
Construction Field Engineer$70K/year
+6% 
Entry Level Field Engineer$57K/year
 -14%

Field Engineer - Pay by Experience Level in the United States

An Entry Level Field Engineer with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average starting salary of $56,660 per year. A mid level Field Engineer with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $65,780, while a Senior Field Engineer with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $75,670. Field Engineers with more than 20 years of experience earn $82,680 per year on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Field Engineer

Late Career▲ +26%
Senior▲ +15%
Mid Level▲ +0%
Average Salary$65,670/year
Entry Level▼ -14%

Gender Breakdown

Female
12%
Male
88%

Field Engineer - Jobs by Location

Field Engineer - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Field Engineer jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months and on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.gov).
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Field Engineer

How much does a Field Engineer make in the US?
A Field Engineer in the US earns an average of $65,670 gross per year, which is about $5,470 gross per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Field Engineer updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Field Engineer in the US?
The starting salary of a Field Engineer in the US is around $51,200 gross per year. Entry Level Field Engineers usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Field Engineer in the US?
The highest salary of a Field Engineer in the US can reach and exceed $92,590 gross per year. Oil Field Engineers, IT Field Engineers and Senior Field Service Engineers usually have the highest salaries.
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