Lean Engineering

Lean Engineering Salary

$27K

$64K

$119.5K

$65,624

/year

$31.55

/hour

Lean Engineering Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$65,624

Columbus

Ohio

$63,386

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    How much does a Lean Engineering make?

    As of Jul 17, 2026, the average annual pay for a Lean Engineering in the United States is $65,624 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $31.55 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,262/week or $5,468/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $119,500 and as low as $27,000, the majority of Lean Engineering salaries currently range between $42,000 (25th percentile) to $79,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $108,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Lean Engineering varies greatly (by as much as 37000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Lean Engineering in your area makes on average $63,386 per year, or $2,238 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $65,624. Ohio ranks number 40 out of 50 states nationwide for Lean Engineering salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Lean Engineering 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 Lean Engineering Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Lean Engineering job is above the national average. Topping the list is Whitehorse, YT, , with Carcross, YT, and Haines Junction, YT, close behind in the second and third positions. Haines Junction, YT, beats the national average by $33,394 (50.9%), and Whitehorse, YT, furthers that trend with another $33,791 (51.5%) above the $65,624 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Lean Engineering appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 3% between Whitehorse, YT, and West Kelowna, BC, , 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 a Lean Engineering role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Whitehorse, YT

    $99,415

    $47.80

    Carcross, YT

    $99,357

    $47.77

    Haines Junction, YT

    $99,018

    $47.60

    North Cowichan, BC

    $98,726

    $47.46

    Duncan, BC

    $98,347

    $47.28

    Oak Bay, BC

    $98,168

    $47.20

    Victoria, BC

    $97,752

    $47.00

    Alberton, PE

    $96,840

    $46.56

    Saint John, NB

    $95,944

    $46.13

    West Kelowna, BC

    $95,726

    $46.02

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Lean Engineering Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Lean Engineering category.

    For example Manufacturing Engineering Director jobs pay as much as $129,085 (196.7%) more than the average Lean Engineering salary of $65,624. If you're qualified, finding work as a Manufacturing Engineering Director may help you make more money than that of the average Lean Engineering position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Manufacturing Engineering Director

    $194,709

    $93.61

    Manufacturer Engineer

    $101,752

    $48.92

    Materials Science Engineer

    $92,639

    $44.54

    Process Optimization Engineer

    $92,018

    $44.24

    Automotive Manufacturing Engineer

    $86,041

    $41.37

    About Our Data

    ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

    Infographic detailing Lean Engineering salary across the United States as of July 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $65,624 per year or $31.55 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.