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Engineering Trainee salary
Average engineering trainee salary
$60,235
How much does an engineering trainee make?
The average engineering trainee salary in the United States is $60,235. Engineering trainee salaries typically range between $43,000 and $82,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for engineering trainees is $28.96 per hour.
Engineering trainee salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Engineering trainees earn the highest average salary in New Jersey.
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Engineering Trainee Salaries By Experience Level
Experience Level  | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level engineering trainee | $53,900 | $25.92 |
| Mid-level engineering trainee | $67,100 | $32.25 |
| Senior-level engineering trainee | $84,700 | $40.72 |
Average engineering trainee salary by state
Highest paying states for engineering trainees
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhode Island | $77,404 | $37.21 |
| 2 | Michigan | $76,206 | $36.64 |
| 3 | Washington | $66,226 | $31.84 |
| 4 | Virginia | $66,766 | $32.10 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $79,006 | $37.98 |
| 6 | Illinois | $69,056 | $33.20 |
| 7 | Texas | $64,756 | $31.13 |
| 8 | New Hampshire | $63,656 | $30.60 |
| 9 | Delaware | $62,414 | $30.01 |
| 10 | District of Columbia | $73,403 | $35.29 |
| 11 | North Dakota | $57,290 | $27.54 |
| 12 | Alaska | $63,170 | $30.37 |
| 13 | California | $73,636 | $35.40 |
| 14 | Maine | $59,544 | $28.63 |
| 15 | Massachusetts | $63,831 | $30.69 |
| 16 | Vermont | $58,450 | $28.10 |
| 17 | Arizona | $60,233 | $28.96 |
| 18 | Maryland | $66,320 | $31.88 |
| 19 | Pennsylvania | $61,919 | $29.77 |
| 20 | Oklahoma | $62,066 | $29.84 |
| 21 | Minnesota | $62,048 | $29.83 |
| 22 | North Carolina | $60,432 | $29.05 |
| 23 | Ohio | $59,622 | $28.66 |
| 24 | Alabama | $56,147 | $26.99 |
| 25 | Wyoming | $53,673 | $25.80 |
| 26 | Mississippi | $54,984 | $26.43 |
| 27 | Arkansas | $53,568 | $25.75 |
| 28 | Colorado | $57,968 | $27.87 |
| 29 | Idaho | $55,641 | $26.75 |
| 30 | Georgia | $59,774 | $28.74 |
| 31 | New York | $60,967 | $29.31 |
| 32 | New Mexico | $57,779 | $27.78 |
| 33 | Indiana | $56,304 | $27.07 |
| 34 | Connecticut | $54,010 | $25.97 |
| 35 | Hawaii | $56,128 | $26.98 |
| 36 | Nebraska | $53,979 | $25.95 |
| 37 | Utah | $50,252 | $24.16 |
| 38 | Iowa | $53,402 | $25.67 |
| 39 | West Virginia | $45,922 | $22.08 |
| 40 | Oregon | $49,469 | $23.78 |
| 41 | Missouri | $53,650 | $25.79 |
| 42 | South Dakota | $43,589 | $20.96 |
| 43 | Florida | $50,962 | $24.50 |
| 44 | Tennessee | $50,875 | $24.46 |
| 45 | South Carolina | $48,745 | $23.44 |
| 46 | Wisconsin | $44,998 | $21.63 |
| 47 | Kansas | $50,880 | $24.46 |
| 48 | Nevada | $52,111 | $25.05 |
| 49 | Montana | $40,955 | $19.69 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $40,560 | $19.50 |
| 51 | Kentucky | $42,013 | $20.20 |
Highest paying cities for engineering trainees
The highest-paying cities for engineering trainees are Livingston, NJ, Modesto, CA, and Troy, MI.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Livingston, NJ | $79,103 | $38.03 |
| 2 | Modesto, CA | $77,253 | $37.14 |
| 3 | Troy, MI | $76,342 | $36.70 |
| 4 | Chicago, IL | $69,191 | $33.26 |
| 5 | Houston, TX | $65,105 | $31.30 |
| 6 | Tulsa, OK | $62,257 | $29.93 |
| 7 | Harrisburg, PA | $61,883 | $29.75 |
| 8 | Owatonna, MN | $61,695 | $29.66 |
| 9 | Buffalo, NY | $60,742 | $29.20 |
| 10 | Cleveland, OH | $60,247 | $28.96 |
| 11 | Tucson, AZ | $60,191 | $28.94 |
| 12 | Post Falls, ID | $57,847 | $27.81 |
| 13 | Colorado Springs, CO | $57,811 | $27.79 |
| 14 | Columbus, IN | $55,906 | $26.88 |
| 15 | Council Bluffs, IA | $52,453 | $25.22 |
| 16 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | $51,007 | $24.52 |
| 17 | Beaverton, OR | $49,695 | $23.89 |
| 18 | Baton Rouge, LA | $40,592 | $19.52 |
Engineering Trainee salary details
An engineering trainee's salary ranges from $43,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $82,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is an engineering trainee's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $82,000 | $6,833 | $39 |
| 75th Percentile | $71,000 | $5,917 | $34 |
| Average | $60,235 | $5,020 | $29 |
| 25th Percentile | $50,000 | $4,167 | $24 |
| 10th Percentile | $43,000 | $3,583 | $21 |
Highest paying engineering trainee jobs
The highest paying types of engineering trainees are electronics engineer, radio frequency engineer, and controls engineer.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineer Internship | $63,398 | $5,283 | $30.48 | 80,744 |
| Radio Frequency Engineer | $88,301 | $7,358 | $42.45 | 35,158 |
| Co-Operations Engineer | $42,618 | $3,552 | $20.49 | 86,804 |
| Process Engineer Internship | $39,495 | $3,291 | $18.99 | 87,030 |
| Project Engineer Internship | $40,356 | $3,363 | $19.40 | 69,593 |
| Design Engineer Internship | $55,346 | $4,612 | $26.61 | 139,842 |
Top companies hiring engineering trainees now:
Which companies pay engineering trainees the most?
Engineering trainee salaries at Crown Holdings and InDepth Engineering Solutions are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average engineering trainee salary at companies like National Railroad Passenger Corporation and Testengeer are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crown Holdings | $68,987 | $33.17 |
| 2 | InDepth Engineering Solutions | $66,684 | $32.06 |
| 3 | National Railroad Passenger Corporation | $66,609 | $32.02 |
| 4 | Testengeer | $66,581 | $32.01 |
| 5 | RBC Bearings | $66,076 | $31.77 |
| 6 | Smiths Group | $64,912 | $31.21 |
| 7 | City of Modesto | $64,155 | $30.84 |
| 8 | Oklahoma Natural Gas | $63,631 | $30.59 |
| 9 | Anheuser-Busch | $62,536 | $30.07 |
| 10 | ONEOK | $62,169 | $29.89 |
| 11 | The Mountain | $61,571 | $29.60 |
| 12 | San Bernardino County | $61,194 | $29.42 |
| 13 | Bridgestone | $61,135 | $29.39 |
| 14 | Lincoln Electric | $60,766 | $29.21 |
| 15 | Craneveyor | $60,375 | $29.03 |
| 16 | Sage Hospitality | $60,286 | $28.98 |
| 17 | Pennsylvania State Treasurer | $60,199 | $28.94 |
| 18 | Nunhems U.S. | $60,198 | $28.94 |
| 19 | JLL | $60,011 | $28.85 |
| 20 | ENSCO | $59,945 | $28.82 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Engineering Trainee salary by industry
The average engineering trainee salary varies across industries:
- The average engineering trainee salary in the energy industry is $63,253, the highest of any industry.
- The average engineering trainee salary in the finance industry is $62,220.
- Engineering trainees in the manufacturing industry earn an average salary of $59,813, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for engineering trainees
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Energy | $63,253 | $30.41 |
| 2 | Construction | $62,220 | $29.91 |
| 3 | Automotive | $61,363 | $29.50 |
| 4 | Transportation | $61,102 | $29.38 |
| 5 | Technology | $60,177 | $28.93 |
| 6 | Manufacturing | $59,813 | $28.76 |
High Paying Engineering Trainee Jobs
Engineering Trainee salary trends
The average engineering trainee salary has risen by $8,984 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average engineering trainee earned $51,251 annually, but today, they earn $60,235 a year. That works out to a 8% change in pay for engineering trainees over the last decade.
Compare engineering trainee salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average engineering trainee salary over time
Compare engineering trainee salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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Engineering Trainee salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $60,200 | $28.96 | +1.8% |
| 2024 | $59,100 | $28.43 | +2.7% |
| 2023 | $57,500 | $27.66 | +0.5% |
| 2022 | $57,200 | $27.52 | +2.9% |
| 2021 | $55,600 | $26.72 | +0.9% |
Recently added engineering trainee salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth of Pennsylvania | Environmental Engineering Trainee | Crawford, PA | 12/13/2024 | $64,861 |
| Amtrak | Passenger Engineer Trainee | Savannah, GA | 12/11/2024 | $68,871 |
| Norfolk Southern Corp | Field Engineering Trainee 2025, Various Locations | Sandusky, OH | 12/09/2024 | $82,000 |
| State of Pennsylvania | Environmental Engineering Trainee | Harrisburg, PA | 12/09/2024 | $64,861 |
| This Is CNY | Engineer Trainee/Assistant Engineer (Civil) NY Helps Region 3 | Syracuse, NY | 12/09/2024 | $65,001 |
| Cumberland Council | Trainee Engineer | Auburn, WA | 12/08/2024 | $57,835 |
| New York State Civil Service | Engineer Trainee/Assistant Engineer (Civil/Transportation) Nyhelps-Region 7 | Watertown, NY | 12/07/2024 | $65,001 |
| Loyola University of Chicago Inc. | Engineer Trainee | Chicago, IL | 12/07/2024 | $35,896 |
| Culver Careers | Engineering Trainee ST YR | Louisville, KY | 12/02/2024 | $58,000 |
| State of New York | Assistant Engineer/Engineer Trainee (Civil/Transportation) (NY Helps) | Buffalo, NY | 11/29/2024 | $62,550 |
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