Post job

Applications engineer, manufacturing salary

Average applications engineer, manufacturing salary

$67,609

$32.5 hourly rate

Entry-level applications engineer, manufacturing salary
$50,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Average Applications Engineer, Manufacturing Salary

The average salary for an Applications Engineer in Manufacturing is approximately $67,609 annually, which translates to about $33 per hour. This salary can vary based on several factors including location, years of experience, and industry sector.

Salary Variations by State

States with the highest salaries for Applications Engineers include California, New York, and Texas. For instance, an engineer in California earns an average of $75,000, significantly higher than the national average. These regional differences highlight the importance of considering geographic location when evaluating salary expectations.

Job Prospects and Growth

The demand for Applications Engineers is expected to grow steadily, driven by advancements in manufacturing technologies. As industries evolve, skilled engineers will be crucial for developing innovative solutions. Job seekers should focus on enhancing their skill set to remain competitive in this dynamic field. Visit Zippia to explore current job listings and further insights into salary trends for Applications Engineers.

On this page
Applications engineer, manufacturing salary by: 

Let Zippia find your next applications engineer, manufacturing job

Floating question marks illustration

Let Zippia find your next applications engineer, manufacturing job

Floating question marks illustration

Where can an Applications Engineer, Manufacturing earn more?

Compare salary by location
Vs
126k
106k
86k
66k
46k
26k
Columbus, OH$104,155
Gainesville, FL$56,156
Compare salary by company
Vs
114k
94k
74k
54k
34k
Intel$96,639
CINCINNATI$63,952

Average applications engineer, manufacturing salary by state

The average applications engineer, manufacturing salary in Washington, Wyoming, and New Jersey are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average applications engineer, manufacturing salary states are Kansas, Vermont, and North Carolina.

  • State view
  • County view
Average salary:

Highest paying states for applications engineers, manufacturing

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Michigan$78,866$37.92
2Washington$103,592$49.80
3Massachusetts$78,583$37.78
4Wyoming$79,411$38.18
5Nevada$74,324$35.73
6Idaho$78,630$37.80
7Minnesota$71,081$34.17
8California$75,457$36.28
9Georgia$74,724$35.92
10New Jersey$79,341$38.14
11Connecticut$72,372$34.79
12Utah$71,520$34.38
13Montana$74,266$35.70
14New Mexico$72,766$34.98
15Wisconsin$68,671$33.01
16Virginia$70,809$34.04
17Oklahoma$71,531$34.39
18Arizona$67,323$32.37
19Missouri$70,666$33.97
20New Hampshire$66,391$31.92
21District of Columbia$71,331$34.29
22North Dakota$69,586$33.45
23Delaware$67,861$32.63
24Oregon$66,670$32.05
25Illinois$68,496$32.93
26Pennsylvania$67,438$32.42
27Tennessee$67,523$32.46
28Maine$67,250$32.33
29Maryland$67,244$32.33
30Rhode Island$66,350$31.90
31Colorado$67,528$32.47
32Alabama$62,896$30.24
33Ohio$65,113$31.30
34New York$69,663$33.49
35Kentucky$61,608$29.62
36West Virginia$63,835$30.69
37Texas$64,919$31.21
38Mississippi$64,542$31.03
39Alaska$66,440$31.94
40Indiana$60,359$29.02
41North Carolina$57,285$27.54
42South Carolina$62,093$29.85
43South Dakota$61,097$29.37
44Nebraska$60,524$29.10
45Vermont$58,572$28.16
46Iowa$56,660$27.24
47Louisiana$59,774$28.74
48Kansas$58,840$28.29
49Florida$56,007$26.93
50Hawaii$60,261$28.97
51Arkansas$56,018$26.93
Top applications engineer, manufacturing jobs near you

Highest paying cities for applications engineers, manufacturing

The highest-paying cities for applications engineers, manufacturing are Seattle, WA, San Francisco, CA, and Sterling Heights, MI.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Seattle, WA$104,155$50.07
2San Francisco, CA$84,086$40.43
3Sterling Heights, MI$79,215$38.08
4Danville, VA$68,851$33.10
5Downers Grove, IL$68,533$32.95
6Phoenix, AZ$67,520$32.46
7Manheim, PA$67,421$32.41
8Columbia, MD$67,299$32.36
9Colorado Springs, CO$67,296$32.35
10Cleveland, OH$66,293$31.87
11Houston, TX$64,896$31.20
12Evansville, IN$59,249$28.49
13Gainesville, FL$56,156$27.00

Applications engineer, manufacturing salary details

An applications engineer, manufacturing's salary ranges from $50,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $91,000 at the 90th percentile.

Average applications engineer, manufacturing salary graph
Average applications engineer, manufacturing salary graph, trends, and summary

What is an applications engineer, manufacturing's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$91,000$7,583$44
75th Percentile$79,000$6,583$38
Average$67,609$5,634$33
25th Percentile$57,000$4,750$27
10th Percentile$50,000$4,167$24

Highest paying applications engineer, manufacturing jobs

The highest paying types of applications engineers, manufacturing are senior staff engineer, project lead engineer, and reliability engineer.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Manufacturing Engineering Internship$53,047$4,421$25.50125,868
Engineer$92,076$7,673$44.27618,207
Industrial Engineer$76,501$6,375$36.7846,756
Industrial Engineering Internship$39,182$3,265$18.84107,845
Project Lead Engineer$106,946$8,912$51.4298,018
Product Support Engineer$90,379$7,532$43.45201,554

Top companies hiring applications engineers, manufacturing now:

  1. United States Steel jobs (1)
  2. Exactech jobs (2)
  3. Bassett Furniture Industries jobs (1)
  4. Lockheed Martin jobs (3)
  5. EFCO jobs (2)

Which companies pay applications engineers, manufacturing the most?

Applications engineer, manufacturing salaries at Intel and Keysight Technologies are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average applications engineer, manufacturing salary at companies like Ashley HomeStore and Exactech are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Intel$96,639$46.46
2Keysight Technologies$92,678$44.56
3Ashley HomeStore$82,756$39.79
4Exactech$76,561$36.81
5Thin Film Technology$76,376$36.72
6Eaton$72,898$35.05
7Blue Origin$72,490$34.85
8Planet Labs$70,491$33.89
9G-TECH$70,489$33.89
10Forrest Machining Inc$69,872$33.59
11Parker Hannifin$69,050$33.20
12Hilmar Cheese Company$67,263$32.34
13American Recruiters$66,642$32.04
14Randstad North America, Inc.$66,631$32.03
15CINCINNATI$63,952$30.75

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$70,000$69,400$68,800$68,200$67,600$67,000
MaleFemale

Applications engineer, manufacturing salary trends

The average applications engineer, manufacturing salary has risen by $8,901 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average applications engineer, manufacturing earned $58,708 annually, but today, they earn $67,609 a year. That works out to a 6% change in pay for applications engineers, manufacturing over the last decade.

Compare applications engineer, manufacturing salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average applications engineer, manufacturing salary over time

Compare applications engineer, manufacturing salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Applications engineer, manufacturing salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2026$67,600$32.50+1.0%
2025$66,900$32.16+1.1%
2024$66,200$31.81+1.3%
2023$65,300$31.38+1.8%
2022$64,100$30.81+1.0%

Recently added applications engineer, manufacturing salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
ManpowergroupManufacturing Applications EngineerCamarillo, CA06/18/2025$73,045
Dover CorporationApplications Engineer, Manufactured Precision ComponentsPawcatuck, CT05/13/2025$75,000
Adecco Us, Inc.Manufacturing Applications EngineerSeattle, WA04/17/2025$80,000
Site Staffing Inc.Applications Engineer-ManufacturingMilwaukee, WI03/26/2025$90,000
BelcanIT Application Engineer, Manufacturing Operations ManagementCincinnati, OH03/24/2025$90,000
Saint-Gobain Construction Products B.VManufacturing Process & Application Engineer II-Operations Growth Potential-Life Sciences-PoesNew York, NY02/19/2025$87,450
Rexel GroupManufacturing & Application EngineerIone, CA02/17/2025$93,000
Jobot Inc.Manufacturing Applications EngineerElk Grove Village, IL02/17/2025$90,000
Savvy, Inc.Manufacturing Applications Engineer Jobot ⋅ Peoria, IL Interested NOT InterestedPeoria, IL02/17/2025$90,000
Savvy, Inc.Manufacturing Applications Engineer Jobot ⋅ Columbus, OH Interested NOT InterestedColumbus, OH02/17/2025$90,000

Applications engineer, manufacturing salary FAQs

Search for applications engineer, manufacturing jobs

Browse architecture and engineering jobs