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Job outlook for junior field engineers in the United States
Are junior field engineer jobs in demand?
Junior field engineer job and salary trends over time
Junior field engineer jobs over time
Junior field engineer job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 892 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,124 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,316 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,312 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,292 | 0.00% |
Average junior field engineer salary over time
Junior field engineer salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $70,984 | $34.13 | --0.3% |
| 2025 | $71,186 | $34.22 | +0.4% |
| 2024 | $70,901 | $34.09 | +3.7% |
| 2023 | $68,374 | $32.87 | +3.2% |
| 2022 | $66,280 | $31.87 | --1.4% |
Junior field engineer jobs by state
Most common states for junior field engineers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 356 | 51% |
| 2 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,555 | 18% |
| 3 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 136 | 18% |
| 4 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 1,000 | 17% |
| 5 | Delaware | 961,939 | 159 | 17% |
| 6 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 90 | 16% |
| 7 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 197 | 15% |
| 8 | Vermont | 623,657 | 94 | 15% |
| 9 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 946 | 14% |
| 10 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 800 | 14% |
| 11 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 447 | 14% |
| 12 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 557 | 13% |
| 13 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 167 | 13% |
| 14 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 139 | 13% |
| 15 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 845 | 11% |
| 16 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 614 | 11% |
| 17 | Alaska | 739,795 | 84 | 11% |
| 18 | California | 39,536,653 | 4,136 | 10% |
| 19 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 691 | 10% |
| 20 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 172 | 10% |
Most common cities for junior field engineers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denver | 1 | 0% | $71,939 |
Junior Field Engineer job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of junior field engineer experts
State University of New York, Canton
Central Washington University
Yilei Shi Ph.D.
Assistant ProfessorState University of New York, Canton
Canino School of Engineering Technology
What technical skills for a Junior Field Engineer 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 Junior Field Engineers?
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.
What's a good job out of college for Junior Field Engineers?
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.
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 Junior Field Engineers?
Greg Lyman: There won't be an enduring impact because manufacturing and automation will continue in the future.
What type of skills will young Junior Field Engineers 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 Junior Field Engineer 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.