How much does a mechanical field engineer make?

The average mechanical field engineer salary in the United States is $82,132. Mechanical field engineer salaries typically range between $60,000 and $111,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for mechanical field engineers is $39.49 per hour. Mechanical field engineer salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Mechanical field engineers earn the highest average salary in California.

Mechanical field engineer salary

Q: What state pays Mechanical Field Engineers the most?

California pays Mechanical Field Engineers the most in the United States, with an average salary of $105,517 per year, or $50.73 per hour.

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

You know if you are being paid fairly as a mechanical field engineer if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in Maryland you should be paid close to $100,986 per year.

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Daisy Huang

Average mechanical field engineer salary

$82,132

$39.49 hourly rate

Entry-level mechanical field engineer salary

$60,000 yearly salary

Updated January 8, 2025

Average Mechanical Field Engineer Salary

The average salary for a Mechanical Field Engineer is currently $82,132 per year, translating to approximately $39 per hour. This figure can vary based on several factors, including years of experience, geographic location, and the specific industry. Engineers with more experience tend to earn higher salaries, with entry-level positions starting at around $60,000.

Salary Variations

In addition to experience, salaries can differ significantly based on location. States such as California and Texas typically offer some of the highest compensation packages for this profession. For example, in California, the average salary can reach upwards of $95,000, reflecting the higher cost of living and demand for engineering talent in tech-driven industries.

Job Opportunities

Mechanical Field Engineers can find opportunities across various sectors, including construction, manufacturing, and energy. These positions often come with benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and bonuses, making them attractive career choices. Understanding salary trends is essential for making informed career decisions in this field.

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Mechanical field engineer salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Glassdoor and Ziprecruiter, the average salary for a mechanical field engineer typically falls between $76,724 and $86,360.

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$82,132yearly

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$76,724yearly

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$86,360yearly

Average mechanical field engineer salary by state

The highest-paying states for mechanical field engineers are California, Maryland, and Washington. The lowest average mechanical field engineer salary states are North Dakota, Mississippi, and Nebraska.

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Highest paying states for mechanical field engineers

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Washington	$98,985	$47.59
2	California	$105,517	$50.73
3	Massachusetts	$94,068	$45.23
4	Maryland	$100,986	$48.55
5	Delaware	$92,858	$44.64
6	Colorado	$87,049	$41.85
7	Connecticut	$91,239	$43.86
8	District of Columbia	$91,760	$44.12
9	Nevada	$86,803	$41.73
10	Texas	$85,509	$41.11
11	Arizona	$84,983	$40.86
12	New Mexico	$85,683	$41.19
13	Oregon	$84,467	$40.61
14	Iowa	$86,523	$41.60
15	Wisconsin	$83,997	$40.38
16	Illinois	$87,977	$42.30
17	Indiana	$84,002	$40.39
18	West Virginia	$86,516	$41.59
19	New Jersey	$88,570	$42.58
20	Utah	$78,809	$37.89
21	Idaho	$82,218	$39.53
22	New Hampshire	$77,559	$37.29
23	Virginia	$79,402	$38.17
24	Alabama	$80,208	$38.56
25	New York	$82,395	$39.61
26	Pennsylvania	$77,580	$37.30
27	Georgia	$77,546	$37.28
28	Rhode Island	$77,078	$37.06
29	Louisiana	$79,087	$38.02
30	South Carolina	$77,073	$37.05
31	Ohio	$75,170	$36.14
32	Alaska	$80,074	$38.50
33	North Carolina	$74,317	$35.73
34	Wyoming	$70,754	$34.02
35	Maine	$73,849	$35.50
36	Michigan	$72,751	$34.98
37	Tennessee	$72,997	$35.09
38	North Dakota	$67,412	$32.41
39	Vermont	$69,061	$33.20
40	Montana	$69,785	$33.55
41	Minnesota	$67,879	$32.63
42	Oklahoma	$72,790	$35.00
43	Missouri	$72,326	$34.77
44	Florida	$70,956	$34.11
45	Kentucky	$71,697	$34.47
46	Hawaii	$63,375	$30.47
47	South Dakota	$69,100	$33.22
48	Nebraska	$63,685	$30.62
49	Mississippi	$67,036	$32.23
50	Kansas	$62,169	$29.89
51	Arkansas	$59,174	$28.45

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Highest paying cities for mechanical field engineers

The highest-paying cities for mechanical field engineers are Hayward, CA, Marlborough, MA, and Wilmington, DE.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Hayward, CA	$116,307	$55.92
2	Marlborough, MA	$94,086	$45.23
3	Wilmington, DE	$92,853	$44.64
4	Las Vegas, NV	$86,497	$41.59
5	Houston, TX	$85,653	$41.18
6	New York, NY	$82,649	$39.74
7	Richmond, VA	$79,295	$38.12
8	Atlanta, GA	$77,557	$37.29
9	Wilkes-Barre, PA	$77,010	$37.02
10	Oak Ridge, TN	$74,518	$35.83
11	Detroit, MI	$72,913	$35.05
12	Sunrise, FL	$69,057	$33.20

Mechanical field engineer salary details

A mechanical field engineer's salary ranges from $60,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $111,000 at the 90th percentile.

Average mechanical field engineer salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a mechanical field engineer's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$111,000	$9,250	$53
75th Percentile	$96,000	$8,000	$46
Average	$82,132	$6,844	$39
25th Percentile	$69,000	$5,750	$33
10th Percentile	$60,000	$5,000	$29

Highest paying mechanical field engineer jobs

The highest paying types of mechanical field engineers are senior engineer, staff engineer, and senior mechanical engineer.

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
Engineer	$92,076	$7,673	$44.27	618,207
Product Engineer	$89,645	$7,470	$43.10	157,888
Equipment Engineer	$97,539	$8,128	$46.89	108,449
Staff Engineer	$107,530	$8,961	$51.70	277,011
Tool Engineer	$101,135	$8,428	$48.62	98,936
Project Engineer	$75,050	$6,254	$36.08	176,689

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

Daisy Huang

Assistant Professor, University of Alaska Fairbanks

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.

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Which companies pay mechanical field engineers the most?

Mechanical field engineer salaries at Amazon and Cleveland Brothers are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average mechanical field engineer salary at companies like General Electric and DuPont are highly competitive.

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Amazon	$129,189	$62.11
2	Cleveland Brothers	$96,970	$46.62
3	General Electric	$95,366	$45.85
4	DuPont	$92,448	$44.45
5	SYSTRA USA	$88,695	$42.64
6	Primoris Services	$88,242	$42.42
7	Peraton	$87,516	$42.08
8	Kiewit	$84,018	$40.39
9	Bechtel Corporation	$83,321	$40.06
10	Ghafari Associates	$80,842	$38.87
11	Lockheed Martin	$80,614	$38.76
12	Wsp USA Buildings Inc.	$80,445	$38.68
13	Northrop Grumman	$80,072	$38.50
14	Sundt Construction	$77,537	$37.28
15	Tectonic Engineering & Surveying Consultants	$77,374	$37.20
16	Vencore	$71,118	$34.19

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Mechanical Field Engineer salary by industry

The average mechanical field engineer salary varies across industries:

The average mechanical field engineer salary in the energy industry is $93,423, the highest of any industry.
The average mechanical field engineer salary in the finance industry is $90,043.
Mechanical field engineers in the government industry earn an average salary of $76,602, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for mechanical field engineers

Rank	Industry	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Energy	$93,423	$44.91
2	Technology	$90,043	$43.29
3	Construction	$85,923	$41.31
4	Government	$76,602	$36.83

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Mechanical field engineer salary trends

The average mechanical field engineer salary has risen by $9,957 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average mechanical field engineer earned $72,175 annually, but today, they earn $82,132 a year. That works out to a 7% change in pay for mechanical field engineers over the last decade.

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Average mechanical field engineer salary over time

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Mechanical field engineer salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$82,100	$39.49	+1.9%
2024	$80,600	$38.73	+1.2%
2023	$79,600	$38.26	+1.7%
2022	$78,200	$37.61	+2.0%
2021	$76,700	$36.87	+0.7%

Recently added mechanical field engineer salaries

Company	Job	Location	Date added	Salary
GE Vernova	Mechanical Field Engineer FEP	Cambridge, MA	06/10/2025	$67,600
Amazon	Critical Infrastructure Mechanical Engineer, Field Engineering	Frederick, MD	05/15/2025	$105,100
Premier Group	Electro-Mechanical Field Engineer	Saint Petersburg, FL	04/21/2025	$62,610
Amazon.com, Inc.	Critical Infrastructure Mechanical Engineer, Field Engineering	Santa Clara, CA	04/09/2025	$86,900
The Equity Engineering Group	Senior Mechanical Field Engineer-Rotating Equipment, Vibration & Dynamics	Shaker Heights, OH	03/28/2025	$80,000
Empire Southwest	Technician/Mechanic, Advanced Power Generation-Field Service-Engine Startup	Phoenix, AZ	03/18/2025	$60,314
Savannah River Mission Completion	Senior Mechanical Construction Field Engineer I or II or III	Aiken, SC	03/14/2025	$165,600
GE Vernova	Mechanical Field Engineer FEP	Cambridge, MA	03/08/2025	$67,600
Actalent	Mechanical Field Engineer	Georgetown, KY	03/05/2025	$104,350
Empire Southwest	Technician/Mechanic, Advanced Power Generation-Field Service-Engine Startup	Phoenix, AZ	02/17/2025	$60,314

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