Instrumentation Engineer Salary in the United States

Instrumentation Engineer Salary

How much does an Instrumentation Engineer make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Instrumentation Engineer in the United States is $58,240. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $51,491 to $66,515, with most professionals earning between $45,346 and $74,048.

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10th Percentile Instrumentation Engineer Salary $45,346 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Instrumentation Engineer Salary $51,491 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Instrumentation Engineer Salary $58,240 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Instrumentation Engineer Salary $66,515 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Instrumentation Engineer Salary $74,048 US April 01, 2025
25% $51,491 10% $45,346 90% $74,048 75% $66,515 $58,240 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Instrumentation Engineer

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. Up a level:

    Instrument Technician II

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Instrumentation Engineer in the United States. The base salary for Instrumentation Engineer ranges from $51,491 to $66,515 with the average base salary of $58,240. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $51,491 to $66,515 with the average total cash compensation of $58,240.

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