How much does a field engineering manager make?

The average field engineering manager salary in the United States is $112,949. Field engineering manager salaries typically range between $80,000 and $158,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for field engineering managers is $54.3 per hour. Field engineering manager salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Field engineering managers earn the highest average salary in California.

Field engineering manager salary

Q: What state pays Field Engineering Managers the most?

California pays Field Engineering Managers the most in the United States, with an average salary of $145,113 per year, or $69.77 per hour.

Q: How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as a field engineering manager?

You know if you are being paid fairly as a field engineering manager if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in Nevada you should be paid close to $140,719 per year.

Quoted expert

Michael Rudisill

Average field engineering manager salary

$112,949

$54.3 hourly rate

Entry-level field engineering manager salary

$80,000 yearly salary

Updated January 8, 2025

Understanding Field Engineering Manager Salaries

The role of a Field Engineering Manager is critical in managing engineering projects effectively. On average, these professionals earn $112,949 annually. Salary ranges typically vary based on experience, with entry-level positions starting lower and seasoned engineers commanding higher wages.

Geographical location also plays a vital role in determining salary levels. For instance, states like California and Texas often offer higher compensation due to the demand for skilled engineers. Moreover, the sector of employment—be it construction, energy, or technology—can further impact earnings.

Field Engineering Managers are responsible for overseeing project execution, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and coordinating with various teams. This role requires a blend of technical expertise and managerial skills, making it essential for those looking to advance in the engineering field.

Job Opportunities

As the demand for engineering expertise grows, numerous job openings exist in diverse industries. Prospective candidates should consider not only salary but also the benefits, job stability, and growth potential associated with different positions.

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Field engineering manager salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Glassdoor and Payscale, the average salary for a field engineering manager typically falls between $96,000 and $167,276.

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$112,949yearly

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$167,276yearly

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$96,000yearly

Average field engineering manager salary by state

The highest-paying states for field engineering managers are California, Nevada, and Oregon. The lowest average field engineering manager salary states are North Dakota, South Carolina, and Iowa.

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Highest paying states for field engineering managers

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Oregon	$135,309	$65.05
2	Washington	$132,387	$63.65
3	California	$145,113	$69.77
4	Nevada	$140,719	$67.65
5	Connecticut	$131,420	$63.18
6	Arizona	$128,605	$61.83
7	Alaska	$121,130	$58.24
8	Idaho	$110,318	$53.04
9	Utah	$109,000	$52.40
10	Massachusetts	$115,554	$55.55
11	Texas	$110,007	$52.89
12	Pennsylvania	$111,998	$53.85
13	Montana	$106,847	$51.37
14	Illinois	$115,511	$55.53
15	Hawaii	$114,165	$54.89
16	New Jersey	$117,807	$56.64
17	Virginia	$108,090	$51.97
18	New Hampshire	$107,488	$51.68
19	Maryland	$112,703	$54.18
20	Wisconsin	$106,102	$51.01
21	District of Columbia	$108,392	$52.11
22	Maine	$101,910	$49.00
23	Tennessee	$106,865	$51.38
24	Oklahoma	$105,760	$50.85
25	North Carolina	$104,223	$50.11
26	Mississippi	$104,591	$50.28
27	Ohio	$104,713	$50.34
28	Delaware	$103,140	$49.59
29	Indiana	$103,531	$49.77
30	New York	$105,360	$50.65
31	South Dakota	$100,626	$48.38
32	Michigan	$102,633	$49.34
33	North Dakota	$92,930	$44.68
34	Georgia	$102,949	$49.49
35	New Mexico	$97,740	$46.99
36	Arkansas	$97,530	$46.89
37	West Virginia	$96,659	$46.47
38	Colorado	$96,374	$46.33
39	Missouri	$100,095	$48.12
40	Alabama	$98,986	$47.59
41	Nebraska	$95,963	$46.14
42	Minnesota	$94,048	$45.22
43	Kansas	$96,309	$46.30
44	Rhode Island	$97,795	$47.02
45	South Carolina	$90,827	$43.67
46	Vermont	$95,682	$46.00
47	Iowa	$89,808	$43.18
48	Louisiana	$94,494	$45.43
49	Florida	$88,452	$42.52
50	Kentucky	$89,244	$42.91
51	Wyoming	$88,065	$42.34

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Highest paying cities for field engineering managers

The highest-paying cities for field engineering managers are San Francisco, CA, Seattle, WA, and Farmington, CT.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	San Francisco, CA	$158,103	$76.01
2	Seattle, WA	$134,808	$64.81
3	Farmington, CT	$131,759	$63.35
4	Chicago, IL	$115,892	$55.72
5	Boston, MA	$115,519	$55.54
6	Houston, TX	$109,267	$52.53
7	Washington, DC	$108,429	$52.13
8	Nashua, NH	$108,171	$52.01
9	Newport News, VA	$108,100	$51.97
10	Raleigh, NC	$105,457	$50.70
11	Madison, MS	$104,573	$50.28
12	Mishawaka, IN	$104,406	$50.20
13	Gainesville, GA	$103,118	$49.58
14	Lansing, MI	$101,806	$48.95
15	Aurora, CO	$96,238	$46.27
16	Minneapolis, MN	$94,070	$45.23
17	Columbia, SC	$90,849	$43.68

Field engineering manager salary details

A field engineering manager's salary ranges from $80,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $158,000 at the 90th percentile.

Average field engineering manager salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a field engineering manager's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$158,000	$13,167	$76
75th Percentile	$135,000	$11,250	$65
Average	$112,949	$9,412	$54
25th Percentile	$94,000	$7,833	$45
10th Percentile	$80,000	$6,667	$38

Highest paying field engineering manager jobs

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

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
Research And Development Director	$137,944	$11,495	$66.32	102,901
Research And Development Manager	$117,507	$9,792	$56.49	125,447
Manager	$58,651	$4,888	$28.20	1,236,194
Design Manager	$102,637	$8,553	$49.34	61,273
Vice President Of Engineering	$150,651	$12,554	$72.43	92,133
Engineering Supervisor	$97,535	$8,128	$46.89	57,046

How would you rate the starting salaries for field engineering managers, as well as the prospects for salary advancement?

Michael Rudisill

Department Head and Professor of Engineering Technology, Northern Michigan University

From what we've seen, salaries haven't been reduced, even though demand is down. I would expect wages and salary progression to remain strong as the need for engineering will only continue to grow.

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Which companies pay field engineering managers the most?

Field engineering manager salaries at Microsoft and Amazon are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average field engineering manager salary at companies like Siemens and T-Mobile are highly competitive.

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Microsoft	$155,284	$74.66
2	Amazon	$134,798	$64.81
3	Siemens	$121,177	$58.26
4	T-Mobile	$119,971	$57.68
5	Black & Veatch	$118,226	$56.84
6	ARM	$116,966	$56.23
7	HBK Engineering	$116,299	$55.91
8	NOV	$113,892	$54.76
9	BAE Systems	$112,984	$54.32
10	Randstad North America, Inc.	$112,004	$53.85
11	Northrop Grumman	$108,118	$51.98
12	ZT Systems	$105,087	$50.52
13	Verizon Communications	$103,769	$49.89
14	DUCK CREEK TECHNOLOGIES, INC.	$103,633	$49.82
15	Vencore	$103,271	$49.65
16	Ameriprise Financial	$102,463	$49.26
17	TMEIC	$100,522	$48.33
18	Voltus	$100,129	$48.14
19	TesTex	$100,129	$48.14
20	Kineticom	$97,652	$46.95

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Field Engineering Manager salary by industry

The average field engineering manager salary varies across industries:

The average field engineering manager salary in the energy industry is $125,948, the highest of any industry.
The average field engineering manager salary in the finance industry is $115,758.
Field engineering managers in the telecommunication industry earn an average salary of $103,759, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for field engineering managers

Rank	Industry	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Energy	$125,948	$60.55
2	Manufacturing	$115,758	$55.65
3	Technology	$112,714	$54.19
4	Construction	$112,653	$54.16
5	Professional	$108,759	$52.29
6	Telecommunication	$103,759	$49.88

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Field engineering manager salary trends

The average field engineering manager salary has risen by $20,652 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average field engineering manager earned $92,297 annually, but today, they earn $112,949 a year. That works out to a 11% change in pay for field engineering managers over the last decade.

Compare field engineering manager salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average field engineering manager salary over time

Compare field engineering manager salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Field engineering manager salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$113,000	$54.30	+3.1%
2024	$109,000	$52.60	+2.8%
2023	$106,000	$51.12	+2.2%
2022	$104,000	$50.01	+2.2%
2021	$102,000	$48.93	+1.4%

Recently added field engineering manager salaries

Company	Job	Location	Date added	Salary
Get It-Professional Services	Embedded Linux Field Engineering Manager-Remote \| WFH	Sacramento, CA	06/29/2025	$107,000
Scale Ai Inc.	Field Engineering Manager, Robotics	San Francisco, CA	06/27/2025	$180,000
Leidos Holdings Inc.	Field Engineering Manager	San Diego, CA	06/25/2025	$72,150
Conception To Reality, Inc.	Field Engineer/Construction Manager: Experience In High-Speed Packaging Strongly Preferred	Westminster, CO	06/17/2025	$87,200
SQA	Field Engineering Manager-Life Sciences	Palos Verdes Estates, CA	06/09/2025	$115,000
The Falcon Group	Structural Field Engineer/Project Manager	Miami, FL	06/03/2025	$55,000
Get It-Professional Services	Embedded Linux Field Engineering Manager-Remote \| WFH	Sacramento, CA	05/26/2025	$107,000
Scale Ai	Field Engineering Manager, Robotics	San Francisco, CA	05/24/2025	$180,000
Shine Technologies	Field Engineering Manager	Janesville, WI	05/23/2025	$105,000
CN	Manager, Engineering Field Technology	Chicago, IL	05/22/2025	$102,000

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