How much does a co-operations engineer make?

The average co-operations engineer salary in the United States is $42,618. Co-operations engineer salaries typically range between $31,000 and $58,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for co-operations engineers is $20.49 per hour. Co-operations engineer salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Co-operations engineers earn the highest average salary in Alaska.

Co-operations engineer salary

Q: What state pays Co-Operations Engineers the most?

Alaska pays Co-Operations Engineers the most in the United States, with an average salary of $70,309 per year, or $33.80 per hour.

Q: How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as a co-operations engineer?

You know if you are being paid fairly as a co-operations engineer if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in Washington you should be paid close to $67,464 per year.

Q: How much does an operating engineer make?

An operating engineer makes $69,700 per year, on average. This salary can fluctuate based on factors such as industry, experience, and company size. Many types of industries require the services of an operating engineer. Some of these industries pay candidates in this profession differently from others. In both the construction and manufacturing industries, the annual salary for an operating engineer is $72,000 per year.

Q: What is a good starting salary for an engineer?

A good starting salary for an engineer is $58,000 or more. That's the average starting salary for entry-level positions. As most jobs go, location, industry, and experience affect pay. You may be paid more for an entry-level position in Fremont, California, where they are most in demand. You might be paid more in San Francisco, where quality engineers have the highest annual average wage in the United States. Technology is the highest paid, so entry-level positions for technological companies might be than those offered to other industries like automotive.

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Dr. Sanchari Chowdhury Ph.D.

Average co-operations engineer salary

$42,618

$20.49 hourly rate

Entry-level co-operations engineer salary

$31,000 yearly salary

Updated January 8, 2025

Understanding Co-Operations Engineer Salaries

The average salary for a Co-Operations Engineer in the United States is currently $42,618 annually. This figure can vary significantly depending on factors such as experience, education, and geographic location. For instance, engineers in major metropolitan areas often see higher salaries due to increased demand and cost of living.

Regional Salary Variations

In addition to the national average, it's crucial to consider salary differences across states and cities. For example, states like California and New York typically offer higher salaries compared to the national average. By examining these regional trends, prospective engineers can make informed decisions regarding their career paths.

Industry Insights

Co-Operations Engineers find opportunities across various industries including manufacturing, technology, and healthcare. Each sector may offer different compensation levels, with specialized fields often commanding higher salaries. Awareness of these dynamics can aid job seekers in targeting their applications effectively.

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Average co-operations engineer salary by state

The highest-paying states for co-operations engineers are Alaska, Washington, and Hawaii. The lowest average co-operations engineer salary states are South Carolina, Arkansas, and Georgia.

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Highest paying states for co-operations engineers

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Washington	$67,464	$32.43
2	Oregon	$58,074	$27.92
3	Wyoming	$49,805	$23.94
4	Alaska	$70,309	$33.80
5	Hawaii	$60,303	$28.99
6	Idaho	$49,671	$23.88
7	Nevada	$51,897	$24.95
8	Texas	$45,676	$21.96
9	Delaware	$55,248	$26.56
10	North Dakota	$43,113	$20.73
11	Massachusetts	$54,156	$26.04
12	Utah	$43,457	$20.89
13	Montana	$47,236	$22.71
14	New Jersey	$47,329	$22.75
15	Nebraska	$44,444	$21.37
16	California	$50,661	$24.36
17	Rhode Island	$44,447	$21.37
18	Pennsylvania	$42,678	$20.52
19	Ohio	$40,674	$19.55
20	Wisconsin	$40,691	$19.56
21	New Mexico	$44,135	$21.22
22	District of Columbia	$51,257	$24.64
23	Arizona	$44,833	$21.55
24	New Hampshire	$44,398	$21.35
25	Iowa	$40,120	$19.29
26	New York	$47,214	$22.70
27	Colorado	$45,744	$21.99
28	Maryland	$47,642	$22.90
29	Connecticut	$45,099	$21.68
30	Michigan	$38,704	$18.61
31	Minnesota	$39,629	$19.05
32	South Dakota	$40,239	$19.35
33	Louisiana	$41,987	$20.19
34	Tennessee	$39,212	$18.85
35	Maine	$38,420	$18.47
36	West Virginia	$38,996	$18.75
37	Florida	$36,694	$17.64
38	Virginia	$41,785	$20.09
39	North Carolina	$35,410	$17.02
40	Arkansas	$33,972	$16.33
41	Alabama	$35,572	$17.10
42	Kansas	$37,077	$17.83
43	Vermont	$30,944	$14.88
44	Oklahoma	$36,608	$17.60
45	Mississippi	$36,877	$17.73
46	South Carolina	$34,381	$16.53
47	Indiana	$31,784	$15.28
48	Missouri	$35,022	$16.84
49	Kentucky	$32,708	$15.72
50	Georgia	$32,808	$15.77
51	Illinois	$37,099	$17.84

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Highest paying cities for co-operations engineers

The highest-paying cities for co-operations engineers are Boston, MA, Irvine, CA, and Annapolis, MD.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Boston, MA	$53,858	$25.89
2	Irvine, CA	$49,577	$23.84
3	Annapolis, MD	$48,081	$23.12
4	Austin, TX	$47,068	$22.63
5	Loveland, CO	$45,784	$22.01
6	Phoenix, AZ	$44,700	$21.49
7	Omaha, NE	$44,505	$21.40
8	Philadelphia, PA	$43,872	$21.09
9	Hartford, CT	$43,608	$20.97
10	Bismarck, ND	$43,399	$20.86
11	Salt Lake City, UT	$43,282	$20.81
12	Baton Rouge, LA	$42,253	$20.31
13	Cleveland, OH	$41,693	$20.04
14	Rochester, NY	$41,676	$20.04
15	Milwaukee, WI	$40,690	$19.56
16	Des Moines, IA	$39,895	$19.18
17	Warren, MI	$38,845	$18.68
18	Charleston, WV	$38,065	$18.30
19	Blacksburg, VA	$37,654	$18.10
20	Tampa, FL	$36,991	$17.78

Co-operations engineer salary details

A co-operations engineer's salary ranges from $31,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $58,000 at the 90th percentile.

Average co-operations engineer salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a co-operations engineer's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$58,000	$4,833	$28
75th Percentile	$50,000	$4,167	$24
Average	$42,618	$3,552	$20
25th Percentile	$36,000	$3,000	$17
10th Percentile	$31,000	$2,583	$15

Highest paying co-operations engineer jobs

The highest paying types of co-operations engineers are engineer, operations engineer, and production engineer.

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
Engineering Internship	$41,918	$3,493	$20.15	97,722
Engineering Trainee	$60,235	$5,020	$28.96	79,966
Industrial Engineering Internship	$39,182	$3,265	$18.84	107,845
Manufacturing Engineering Internship	$53,047	$4,421	$25.50	125,868
Mechanical Engineering Internship	$42,749	$3,562	$20.55	115,512
Process Engineer Internship	$39,495	$3,291	$18.99	87,030

How would you rate the starting salaries for co-operations engineers, as well as the prospects for salary advancement?

Dr. Sanchari Chowdhury Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

Chemical Engineers are one of the highest-paid professionals out there. The median annual wage for chemical engineers is $108,770, with the lowest 10 percent earning less than $66,810 and the highest 10 percent earning more than $176,090. The starting salary could be easily around 75k for a Chemical Engineering BS. See the following website Bls

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Which companies pay co-operations engineers the most?

Co-operations engineer salaries at Cirrus Logic and M&T; Bank are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average co-operations engineer salary at companies like Battelle and The Dow Chemical Company are highly competitive.

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Cirrus Logic	$91,116	$43.81
2	M&T Bank	$84,102	$40.43
3	Battelle	$72,493	$34.85
4	The Dow Chemical Company	$71,793	$34.52
5	Amd	$68,332	$32.85
6	National Railroad Passenger Corporation	$67,794	$32.59
7	Pwc	$65,186	$31.34
8	Midmark	$63,185	$30.38
9	Omaha Public Power District	$62,912	$30.25
10	Sanofi US	$62,688	$30.14
11	PowerSouth Energy Cooperative	$61,804	$29.71
12	L'Oréal	$56,610	$27.22
13	Emerson	$55,755	$26.81
14	DuPont	$55,587	$26.72
15	Sun Chemical	$54,854	$26.37
16	MSA	$54,281	$26.10
17	Volvo Trucks	$53,588	$25.76
18	Hoar Construction	$53,555	$25.75
19	Hexcel	$52,928	$25.45
20	Crane Co.	$51,754	$24.88

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Co-Operations Engineer salary by industry

The average co-operations engineer salary varies across industries:

The average co-operations engineer salary in the energy industry is $51,087, the highest of any industry.
The average co-operations engineer salary in the finance industry is $47,420.
Co-operations engineers in the transportation industry earn an average salary of $41,975, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for co-operations engineers

Rank	Industry	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Energy	$51,087	$24.56
2	Professional	$47,420	$22.80
3	Technology	$46,989	$22.59
4	Manufacturing	$46,057	$22.14
5	Automotive	$42,953	$20.65
6	Construction	$42,677	$20.52
7	Transportation	$41,975	$20.18

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Co-operations engineer salary trends

The average co-operations engineer salary has risen by $5,610 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average co-operations engineer earned $37,008 annually, but today, they earn $42,618 a year. That works out to a 6% change in pay for co-operations engineers over the last decade.

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Average co-operations engineer salary over time

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Co-operations engineer salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$42,600	$20.49	+1.0%
2024	$42,200	$20.28	+1.1%
2023	$41,700	$20.05	+1.3%
2022	$41,100	$19.78	+1.8%
2021	$40,400	$19.42	+1.0%

Recently added co-operations engineer salaries

Company	Job	Location	Date added	Salary
Sri International	Rochester Institute of Technology Co-Op: Electrical Engineering	Princeton, NJ	06/29/2025	$41,740
Invitrogen Holdings	Engineering Co-Op	Greenville, NC	06/29/2025	$44,871
Hewlett Packard Enterprise	Specialized Account Engineer, (Federal Clearance Required, TS SCI) Co	Boone, CO	06/28/2025	$56,700
Sanofi Us Services	Winter-Spring 2026 Co-Op-Laboratory Automation Engineer-Process Chemistry Lab	Cambridge, MA	06/26/2025	$60,523
Insulet Corporation	Co-Op, Manufacturing Engineering (July-December)	Acton, MA	06/25/2025	$50,088
Fedex	Co-Op Engineering-Geographic Information Systems (Fall ST of 3 Rotations)	Moon, PA	06/24/2025	$52,175
Invitrogen Holdings	Engineering Co-Op-Fall	Cincinnati, OH	06/24/2025	$44,871
Steris Corporation	Engineering Co-Op-Fall 2025	Mentor, OH	06/23/2025	$39,653
Special Aerospace Services	Co-OP Propulsion Engineer	Arvada, CO	06/23/2025	$41,740
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory	2025 Co-Op-Spacecraft Power Engineering	Fulton, MD	06/20/2025	$98,089

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