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Job outlook for field engineers associate in the United States
Are field engineer associate jobs in demand?
Field engineer associate job and salary trends over time
Field engineer associate jobs over time
Field engineer associate job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 348 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 346 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 347 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 349 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 343 | 0.00% |
Average field engineer associate salary over time
Field engineer associate salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $70,255 | $33.78 | +2.3% |
| 2024 | $68,653 | $33.01 | +2.0% |
| 2023 | $67,336 | $32.37 | +1.7% |
| 2022 | $66,235 | $31.84 | +0.9% |
| 2021 | $65,643 | $31.56 | +1.3% |
Field engineer associate jobs by state
Most common states for field engineers associate
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 287 | 41% |
| 2 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 123 | 16% |
| 3 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,185 | 14% |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 937 | 14% |
| 5 | Delaware | 961,939 | 139 | 14% |
| 6 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 170 | 13% |
| 7 | Vermont | 623,657 | 80 | 13% |
| 8 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 77 | 13% |
| 9 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 750 | 12% |
| 10 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 671 | 12% |
| 11 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 495 | 12% |
| 12 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 121 | 12% |
| 13 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 326 | 11% |
| 14 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 151 | 11% |
| 15 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 765 | 10% |
| 16 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 563 | 10% |
| 17 | Alaska | 739,795 | 71 | 10% |
| 18 | California | 39,536,653 | 3,672 | 9% |
| 19 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 276 | 9% |
| 20 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 160 | 9% |
Most common cities for field engineers associate
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brea | 1 | 2% | $93,412 |
| 2 | Monroe | 1 | 2% | $79,749 |
| 3 | Richmond | 1 | 1% | $103,274 |
| 4 | Baltimore | 1 | 0% | $79,629 |
| 5 | San Jose | 1 | 0% | $103,146 |
Field Engineer Associate job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of field engineer associate experts
University of Missouri - Kansas City
State University of New York, Canton
Central Washington University
What general advice would you give to a Field Engineer Associate?
Dr. Alison Graettinger: Some common challenges for field based positions is the amount of travel involved or working in extreme weather conditions.
What Field Engineer Associate skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Dr. Alison Graettinger: Field tech positions are common at entry level for geologists. The work can involve multiple field days per week, and report writing. Depending on the employer specialty field techs can be focused on water or soil sampling. This can involve digging, hiking short distances, and always some level of commute to field sites within the areas covered by the company. Field techs frequently work in pairs or small teams. There is typically a period of training after being hired before being sent out in the field focusing on safety and the specific analyses or sampling expected for the project.
What will help Field Engineers Associate increase their earning potential?
Dr. Alison Graettinger: The demand for geology field engineers/techs is pretty constant. This is also a great way to get your foot in the door to a company and learn about how the company is structured and paths for advancement.
Yilei Shi Ph.D.
Assistant ProfessorState University of New York, Canton
Canino School of Engineering Technology
What's a good job out of college for Field Engineers Associate?
Yilei Shi Ph.D.: It depends. I have heard some summer interns at consulting firms were accommodated with totally remote internships in summer 2020. Current employees, including new hires, mostly work at home if work allows. For construction industry, employees will go to actual job sites every day.
What technical skills for a Field Engineer Associate stand out to employers?
Yilei Shi Ph.D.: Hands-on testing experiences and computer skills, including professional software skills, caught up on eyes to employers.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Field Engineers Associate?
Yilei Shi Ph.D.: Yes. The civil engineering industry is heavily affected by the pandemic. A lot of private companies have already laid off employees because of lost future contracts. The public sector didn't appear to be affected much and is actually hiring some new employees. Recent graduates find it harder to secure a job.
Greg Lyman
Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator, Electronics Engineering TechnologyCentral Washington University
Engineering Technologies, Safety, and Construction
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Field Engineers Associate?
Greg Lyman: There won't be an enduring impact because manufacturing and automation will continue in the future.
What type of skills will young Field Engineers Associate need?
Greg Lyman: Automation, control, networking and soft skills like communication - being responsive to internal and external customers, working in teams, and oral and written presentation skills.
What experience really stands out on Field Engineer Associate resumes?
Greg Lyman: -Internships at technology or manufacturing are the best and past experiences where graduates can show they are reliable and responsible.
-Extracurricular activities such as involvement with student clubs, volunteer activities, etc.