Explore jobs
Find specific jobs
Explore careers
Explore professions
Best companies
Explore companies
Job outlook for maintainability engineers in the United States
Are maintainability engineer jobs in demand?
Maintainability engineer job and salary trends over time
Maintainability engineer jobs over time
Maintainability engineer job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 124 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 131 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 137 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 135 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 130 | 0.00% |
Average maintainability engineer salary over time
Maintainability engineer salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $84,883 | $40.81 | +2.0% |
| 2024 | $83,254 | $40.03 | +1.2% |
| 2023 | $82,256 | $39.55 | +1.7% |
| 2022 | $80,853 | $38.87 | +2.0% |
| 2021 | $79,262 | $38.11 | +0.7% |
Maintainability engineer jobs by state
Most common states for maintainability engineers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 445 | 64% |
| 2 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,460 | 20% |
| 3 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,642 | 19% |
| 4 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 762 | 18% |
| 5 | Delaware | 961,939 | 169 | 18% |
| 6 | California | 39,536,653 | 6,688 | 17% |
| 7 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,150 | 17% |
| 8 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 913 | 16% |
| 9 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 835 | 14% |
| 10 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 398 | 13% |
| 11 | Vermont | 623,657 | 77 | 12% |
| 12 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 739 | 11% |
| 13 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 588 | 11% |
| 14 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 154 | 11% |
| 15 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 112 | 11% |
| 16 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 367 | 10% |
| 17 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 1,175 | 9% |
| 18 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 977 | 9% |
| 19 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 156 | 9% |
| 20 | Alaska | 739,795 | 69 | 9% |
Most common cities for maintainability engineers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stratford | 2 | 4% | $79,456 |
| 2 | Marietta | 1 | 2% | $93,950 |
| 3 | Colorado Springs | 1 | 0% | $80,244 |
Maintainability Engineer job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of maintainability engineer experts
Oregon State University
University of Wisconsin - Green Bay
Cincinnati State Technical & Community College
Weber State University
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Idaho State University
Jiayue Shen
Mechanical Engineering Technology Program CoordinatorWhat Maintainability Engineer skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Jiayue Shen: It's essential to stay curious and eager to learn, as the field is continually evolving. Keeping abreast of the latest technologies and trends through seeking out learning opportunities and maintaining a curiosity about new developments is crucial. Additionally, building a robust professional network and seeking mentorship can offer valuable insights and guidance. Embracing interdisciplinary projects is also key, as the field is expanding beyond purely mechanical aspects. Being dynamic and proactive in interacting with individuals from diverse backgrounds will be beneficial, as collaboration across disciplines is increasingly important in this field.
What Maintainability Engineer skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Devin Roach PhD: Apart from a strong knowledge of mechanical engineering fundamentals, students should focus on developing proficiency in emerging technologies such as machine learning (ML) applied to mechanical systems. Additionally, skills in computer-aided design (CAD) and simulation software will continue to be essential, especially as these tools evolve to incorporate advanced features like generative design and optimization algorithms. Moreover, expertise in sustainable design principles and renewable energy systems will likely become increasingly important as industries prioritize environmental sustainability. Finally, strong communication and collaboration skills will remain crucial, especially as mechanical engineers work in interdisciplinary teams and interact with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
Uises Gonzalez-Valle
Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Wisconsin - Green Bay
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians
What will help Maintainability Engineers increase their earning potential?
Uises Gonzalez-Valle: The beginning of professional life is not simple independent of the career path that you follow and ME and MET can have their own complications. However, some good advice would be to develop independence and adaptability which are key traits of an engineer, and always keep yourself updated with the most recent technological developments. If you are independent and adaptable, you have all the skills to learn and further your professional development. In addition, I would say it is essential to start building a network, including peers and mentors. Having a strong network of peers and mentors helps you significantly to progress in your professional line. From day-to-day to daily changing decisions, having a strong network to support would significantly help in building your professional path. Lastly, I would say that having a good Work-life balance is vital too, since our personal life is as important as our professional life. Remember, we should work to live instead of live to work.
Mike DeVore Ph.D.
Professor & Program ChairCincinnati State Technical & Community College
Mechanical Engineering Technology
What hard/technical skills are most important for Maintainability Engineers?
Mike DeVore Ph.D.: -Computer-Aided Design
-Knowledge of manufacturing processes
-A good mathematics foundation
-Technical communication
-Problem solving
What will help Maintainability Engineers increase their earning potential?
Dr. A. Tye Gardner Ph.D.: Getting a master's degree goes a long way to making candidates stand out and improving earnings. My recommendation is to tailor your MS degree to the specific field you're interested in working in, because employers really want to see candidates that are passionate about the field, and very few people survive a graduate degree without at least a little passion. Available salary data indicates that if you choose an affordable program (let's just say Weber State University), it takes only a few years to pay off the added cost, increases starting salaries, and dramatically improves long-term earning potential. Moreover, you can find electrical engineers with MBAs at C-level positions all over the country. It turns out being an EE makes you a good candidate for business leadership.
What experience really stands out on Maintainability Engineer resumes?
Dr. Mingshao Zhang: Internship and Co-op (Cooperative Education) experiences that related to the industry.
Charles Jenckes
Assistant ProfessorUniversity of North Carolina at Charlotte
Mechanical Engineering
What skills stand out on Maintainability Engineer resumes?
Charles Jenckes: For new graduates
1.Where the candidate went to school and what was studied
2.GPA
3.Any successful internships
4.Projects completed by the student
How would you rate the starting salaries for Maintainability Engineers, as well as the prospects for salary advancement?
Daisy Huang: Above average, but you won't be a millionaire easily (you can with some effort, saving, and investing well). It is very unlikely you'll ever be *super* wealthy, but it's also very unlikely you'll ever not find employment in your field. You'll have a solid ticket to a modestly comfortable life, with some luxuries, too.
What general advice would you give to a Maintainability Engineer?
Marco Schoen Ph.D.: Stay current. Engineering evolves continuously; new tools, new technologies, and new areas where engineers can contribute, learn, and work. When graduating, students have the feeling they are set for their careers. However, this is not true; they might be set to start their careers. To be consistently successful in their pages, they need to stay informed and updated.