As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Field Engineer III - Construction in the United States is $99,261. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $79,562 to a high of $116,724, with most professionals earning between $88,950 and $108,402.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $108,402 | $9,034 | $2,085 | $52 |
| Average | $99,261 | $8,272 | $1,909 | $48 |
| 25th Percentile | $88,950 | $7,413 | $1,711 | $43 |
An entry-level Field Engineer III - Construction with less than 1 year of experience earns about $94,644. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $95,414. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $96,953. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $101,990, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $104,445.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Field Engineer III - Construction | $94,644 |
| Intermediate Level Field Engineer III - Construction | $95,414 |
| Senior Level Field Engineer III - Construction | $96,953 |
| Specialist Level Field Engineer III - Construction | $101,990 |
| Expert Level Field Engineer III - Construction | $104,445 |
| Entry Level | 5% |
| Mid Level | 4% |
| Senior Level | 2% |
| Top Level | 3% |
| Experienced | 5% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
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Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of April 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Field Engineer III - Construction compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $97,430 in 2023 to approximately $96,874 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Field Engineer III - Construction salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $99,261 | 73.0% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $7,593 | 5.6% | ||
| 401K/403B | $4,665 | 3.4% | ||
| Disability | $794 | 0.6% | ||
| Healthcare | $6,056 | 4.5% | ||
| Pension | $5,459 | 4.0% | ||
| Time Off | $12,217 | 9.0% | ||
| Total Compensation | $136,046 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| High School | 11.9% |
| Associates | 11.9% |
| Bachelors | 62.7% |
| Masters | 13.6% |
What Am I Worth?
The average annual salary of Field Engineer III - Construction is $99,261. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Field Engineer III - Construction is $48; the average weekly pay of Field Engineer III - Construction is $1,909; the average monthly pay of Field Engineer III - Construction is $8,272.
A Field Engineer III - Construction's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Field Engineer III - Construction earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Field Engineer III - Construction is $125,198.
The highest pay for Field Engineer III - Construction is $116,724.
The lowest pay for Field Engineer III - Construction is $79,562.
Delivers on-site technical oversight support to provide engineering guidance and monitoring for construction projects. Monitors construction progress and conducts daily site inspections to ensure work complies with time, budget, quality, safety, and regulatory requirements. Follows quality control procedures and inspection protocols to ensure that standards, designs, blueprints, and specifications are understood and followed. Troubleshoots technical issues that arise on-site and consult with architects, contractors, and supervisors to develop and implement solutions with minimal disruption to project schedules. Documents construction activities using logs, progress, and inspection reports and regularly updates status to project managers. Attends project meetings to provide technical input and present recommendations to improve construction processes. Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Typically requires 4-7 years of related experience.
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