How much does an Engineering Consultant make hourly?

As of May 01, 2025, the average hourly pay of Engineering Consultant in the United States is $71. While Salary.com is seeing that Engineering Consultant salary in the US can go up to $75 or down to $62, but most earn between $66 and $73. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Engineering Consultant in the United States.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Engineering Consultant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Engineering Consultant Salary $62 US May 01, 2025
25th Percentile Engineering Consultant Salary $66 US May 01, 2025
50th Percentile Engineering Consultant Salary $71 US May 01, 2025
75th Percentile Engineering Consultant Salary $73 US May 01, 2025
90th Percentile Engineering Consultant Salary $75 US May 01, 2025
25% $66 10% $62 90% $75 75% $73 $71 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is an Engineering Consultant ?

Engineering consulting is the practice of performing engineering as a consultant. It assists in the development of both public and private companies. This development can be in a variety of different ways including process management, idea organization, product design, fabrication, branding, and marketing. Engineering consulting firms require engineers from multiple disciplines including civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, environmental, chemical, industrial, and agricultural. This diversity is necessary to cover the wide variety of potential projects that could be presented to the firm...

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  1. Down a level:

    Engineering Senior Supervisor

    3 - 5 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. This Job:

    Engineering Consultant

    5 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  3. Up a level:

    Engineering Senior Manager


    Bachelor's Degree

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Average Hourly Wage

Core compensation

 
 
 
66
73
71

Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

Includes base and short-term incentives

 
 
 
69
86
77
These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Engineering Consultant in the United States. The average hourly rate for Engineering Consultant ranges from $66 to $73 with the average hourly pay of $71. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $69 to $86 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $77.

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Skills associated with Engineering Consultant: Design

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