How Much Money Do Engineers Make An Hour

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How much does an Engineer I make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for an Engineer I in the United States is $34 as of October 29, 2021, but the range typically falls between $32 and $38. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Engineer I Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Hourly Pay Rate	Location	Last Updated
10th Percentile Engineer I Salary	$29	US	October 29, 2021
25th Percentile Engineer I Salary	$32	US	October 29, 2021
50th Percentile Engineer I Salary	$34	US	October 29, 2021
75th Percentile Engineer I Salary	$38	US	October 29, 2021
90th Percentile Engineer I Salary	$42	US	October 29, 2021

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Job Description for Engineer I

Engineer I assists in design, development, implementation, and analysis of technical products and systems. Performs simple and routine engineering design tasks with standard techniques. Being an Engineer I assists more senior engineers in the preparation of plans, designs, computation methods and reports. Requires a bachelor's degree of engineering. Additionally, Engineer I typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Engineer I works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. To be an Engineer I typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2021 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Fiscal Year Ended in 2020

What does an Engineer I do?

Engineer I in Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

Review and assess developmental contractor software code to ensure compliance with government-provided coding and cyber security standards.

February 01, 2021

Participate in planning, coordinating, scheduling, directing, and controlling engineering and technical support activities applicable to software development.

June 21, 2021

Development and execution of software and system test strategies.

June 27, 2021

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Engineer I Pay Difference by Location

City, State	Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA	Compared to national average + 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC	Compared to national average + 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL	Compared to national average -2.6%
City, State Chicago, IL	Compared to national average + 6.1%
City, State Boston, MA	Compared to national average + 12.7%
City, State New York, NY	Compared to national average + 20.3%
City, State Dallas, TX	Compared to national average -0.7%

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