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Commissioning manager salary

Average commissioning manager salary

$104,664

$50.32 hourly rate

Entry-level commissioning manager salary
$70,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Detailed Overview of Commissioning Manager Salaries

As of October 2025, Commissioning Managers can expect to earn an average salary of $104,664 annually in the United States. This figure can vary significantly based on several factors. For instance, experience level plays a vital role, with entry-level positions starting at lower salaries, while seasoned professionals command higher pay. Additionally, location is crucial; states such as California and Texas typically offer more competitive salaries due to the higher cost of living and demand for skilled professionals.

Moreover, industry sector influences earnings. Commissioning Managers in fields like construction or energy may see different compensation trends compared to those in manufacturing or technology. Understanding these dynamics can empower job seekers to negotiate better salaries and seek roles that align with their financial goals.

For those looking to advance their careers, gaining further certifications or specializing in certain aspects of commissioning can also lead to higher salary prospects. It’s essential to stay informed about market trends and salary benchmarks to maximize your earning potential in this field.

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Where can a Commissioning Manager earn more?

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Columbus, OH$118,533
Urban Honolulu, HI$77,782
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MongoDB$130,752
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Commissioning manager salaries by experience level

Commissioning manager salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Indeed, Glassdoor and Payscale, the average salary for a commissioning manager typically falls between $104,664 and $133,859.
zippia
$104,664yearly
glassdoor[1]
$128,000yearly
indeed[2]
$122,237yearly
Salary.com[3]
$133,859yearly
payscale[4]
$117,289yearly

Average commissioning manager salary by state

The highest-paying states for commissioning managers are Nevada, Texas, and Louisiana. The lowest average commissioning manager salary states are Minnesota, Iowa, and Hawaii.

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Highest paying states for commissioning managers

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Texas$117,769$56.62
2Pennsylvania$108,894$52.35
3Connecticut$112,901$54.28
4Nevada$117,930$56.70
5Arizona$113,355$54.50
6California$107,573$51.72
7Oregon$99,831$48.00
8Louisiana$115,934$55.74
9Illinois$101,846$48.96
10Utah$97,176$46.72
11Tennessee$99,731$47.95
12Virginia$97,171$46.72
13Maryland$100,339$48.24
14New Jersey$103,083$49.56
15Massachusetts$97,652$46.95
16Washington$94,729$45.54
17Ohio$93,086$44.75
18North Carolina$94,983$45.66
19Oklahoma$100,604$48.37
20Indiana$93,120$44.77
21Georgia$97,084$46.67
22Wisconsin$92,172$44.31
23Mississippi$99,323$47.75
24District of Columbia$96,645$46.46
25Arkansas$92,038$44.25
26West Virginia$86,728$41.70
27Alabama$93,726$45.06
28New Hampshire$89,476$43.02
29Delaware$91,465$43.97
30Michigan$89,298$42.93
31Idaho$86,176$41.43
32Missouri$90,076$43.31
33Colorado$86,230$41.46
34New Mexico$89,306$42.94
35Rhode Island$83,564$40.17
36Kansas$86,748$41.71
37New York$84,308$40.53
38Montana$81,419$39.14
39Alaska$89,193$42.88
40Hawaii$77,643$37.33
41Florida$83,510$40.15
42South Carolina$84,363$40.56
43Kentucky$81,711$39.28
44Vermont$76,373$36.72
45South Dakota$82,926$39.87
46Nebraska$81,918$39.38
47Maine$80,983$38.93
48Minnesota$79,292$38.12
49Wyoming$71,765$34.50
50Iowa$78,037$37.52
51North Dakota$73,674$35.42

Highest paying cities for commissioning managers

The highest-paying cities for commissioning managers are Carrollton, TX, Phoenix, AZ, and Burlingame, CA.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Carrollton, TX$118,533$56.99
2Phoenix, AZ$113,559$54.60
3Burlingame, CA$111,661$53.68
4Radnor, PA$109,343$52.57
5Chicago, IL$102,101$49.09
6Hillsboro, OR$98,119$47.17
7Medford, MA$97,301$46.78
8Atlanta, GA$96,979$46.62
9Salt Lake City, UT$96,173$46.24
10Redmond, WA$95,359$45.85
11Charlotte, NC$94,688$45.52
12Birmingham, AL$93,392$44.90
13Columbus, OH$93,321$44.87
14Pueblo, CO$91,761$44.12
15Royal Oak, MI$89,628$43.09
16Kansas City, MO$88,769$42.68
17Lenexa, KS$85,797$41.25
18New York, NY$84,726$40.73
19Tampa, FL$84,153$40.46
20Urban Honolulu, HI$77,782$37.40

Commissioning manager salary details

A commissioning manager's salary ranges from $70,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $154,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average commissioning manager salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a commissioning manager's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$154,000$12,833$74
75th Percentile$128,000$10,667$62
Average$104,664$8,722$50
25th Percentile$85,000$7,083$41
10th Percentile$70,000$5,833$34

Highest paying commissioning manager jobs

The highest paying types of commissioning managers are engineering director, senior engineering manager, and vice president of engineering.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Research And Development Director$137,944$11,495$66.32102,901
Vice President Of Engineering$150,651$12,554$72.4392,133
Engineering Supervisor$97,535$8,128$46.8957,046
Engineering Director$162,252$13,521$78.0163,868
Research And Development Manager$117,507$9,792$56.49125,447
Engineering Operations Manager$122,682$10,223$58.98125,798

Top companies hiring commissioning managers now:

  1. Chevron jobs (6)
  2. Intel jobs (4)
  3. NOV jobs (5)
  4. Parsons jobs (5)
  5. General Electric jobs (4)

Which companies pay commissioning managers the most?

Commissioning manager salaries at MongoDB and Microsoft are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average commissioning manager salary at companies like Imply and Equinix are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1MongoDB$130,752$62.86
2Microsoft$129,140$62.09
3Imply$126,356$60.75
4Equinix$115,377$55.47
5SPC Companies$111,876$53.79
6Cargill$111,691$53.70
7Qualys$111,337$53.53
8Enel X$111,143$53.43
9Micron Technology$110,817$53.28
10Los Alamos National Laboratory$105,719$50.83
11Intel$105,458$50.70
12Premier Technology$103,934$49.97
13Parsons$103,313$49.67
14Enel Green Power$103,034$49.54
15Workrise$102,921$49.48
16Syzygy Plasmonics$102,830$49.44
17FST Technical Services$102,830$49.44
18Jacobs Enterprises$102,806$49.43
19North Star BlueScope Steel$102,747$49.40
20CB&I Federal Services, LLC$102,307$49.19

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Commissioning Manager salary by industry

The average commissioning manager salary varies across industries:

  • The average commissioning manager salary in the utilities industry is $117,125, the highest of any industry.
  • The average commissioning manager salary in the finance industry is $102,885.
  • Commissioning managers in the finance industry earn an average salary of $88,031, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for commissioning managers

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Utilities$117,125$56.31
2Manufacturing$102,885$49.46
3Energy$99,718$47.94
4Construction$90,683$43.60
5Finance$88,031$42.32

High paying commissioning manager jobs

Commissioning manager salary trends

The average commissioning manager salary has risen by $19,136 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average commissioning manager earned $85,528 annually, but today, they earn $104,664 a year. That works out to a 11% change in pay for commissioning managers over the last decade.

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Average commissioning manager salary over time

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Commissioning manager salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$105,000$50.32+3.1%
2024$101,000$48.74+2.8%
2023$98,500$47.37+2.2%
2022$96,400$46.35+2.2%
2021$94,300$45.34+1.4%

Recently added commissioning manager salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Imeg ConsultantsCommissioning Project AuthorityRaleigh, NC06/29/2025$95,000
Insight GlobalBess CommissioningmanagerJuno Beach, FL06/25/2025$135,655
Michael BakerCommissioning ManagerKane, PA06/23/2025$104,000
Praetorian Power ProtectionCommissioning ManagerReno, NV06/22/2025$180,000
ActalentCommissioning ManagerAtlanta, GA06/20/2025$130,000
ActalentCommissioning ManagerShawnee, KS06/20/2025$130,000
Parsons Commercial Technology Group Inc.Start Up/Commissioning Manager-Water/Wastewater InfrastructureLas Vegas, NV06/20/2025$108,700
ActalentCommissioning ManagerHouston, TX06/20/2025$130,000
SpecSolar Commissioning Manager + PDWashburn, IL06/19/2025$93,915
SpecSolar Commissioning Manager + PDKansas City, MO06/19/2025$93,915

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