Associate Technical Engineer

Associate Technical Engineer Salary

$33.5K

$64.5K

$111K

$72,474

/year

$34.84

/hour

Associate Technical Engineer Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$72,474

Columbus

Ohio

$70,002

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    How much does an Associate Technical Engineer make?

    As of Jul 14, 2026, the average annual pay for an Associate Technical Engineer in the United States is $72,474 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $34.84 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,393/week or $6,039/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $111,000 and as low as $33,500, the majority of Associate Technical Engineer salaries currently range between $48,000 (25th percentile) to $75,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $92,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for an Associate Technical Engineer varies greatly (by as much as 27000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    An Associate Technical Engineer in your area makes on average $70,002 per year, or $2,472 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $72,474. Ohio ranks number 40 out of 50 states nationwide for Associate Technical Engineer salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Associate Technical Engineer jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Associate Technical Engineer Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for an Associate Technical Engineer job is above the national average. Topping the list is Sitka, AK, , with South San Francisco, CA, and Green River, WY, close behind in the second and third positions. Green River, WY, beats the national average by $13,184 (18.2%), and Sitka, AK, furthers that trend with another $14,833 (20.5%) above the $72,474 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as an Associate Technical Engineer appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 5% between Sitka, AK, and Anacostia, DC, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for an Associate Technical Engineer role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Sitka, AK

    $87,307

    $41.97

    South San Francisco, CA

    $87,015

    $41.83

    Green River, WY

    $85,658

    $41.18

    Palo Alto, CA

    $85,409

    $41.06

    San Francisco, CA

    $85,386

    $41.05

    Santa Clara County, CA

    $84,399

    $40.58

    Maple Valley, WA

    $83,843

    $40.31

    Issaquah, WA

    $83,578

    $40.18

    Arlington, VA

    $83,378

    $40.09

    Anacostia, DC

    $82,827

    $39.82

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Associate Technical Engineer Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Associate Technical Engineer category.

    For example Senior Chemical Process Engineer jobs pay as much as $53,207 (73.4%) more than the average Associate Technical Engineer salary of $72,474. If you're qualified, finding work as an Senior Chemical Process Engineer may help you make more money than that of the average Associate Technical Engineer position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Senior Chemical Process Engineer

    $125,681

    $60.42

    Aerospace Engineer Military

    $108,638

    $52.23

    Analytical Engineer

    $101,752

    $48.92

    Gis Engineer

    $97,747

    $46.99

    Plm Developer

    $88,166

    $42.39

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    Infographic detailing Associate Technical Engineer salary across the United States as of July 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $72,474 per year or $34.84 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.