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manufacturing engineer: salary in United States

Salary range from active job ads for the ESCO role “manufacturing engineer” — by city, industry and in country comparison.

145,600 €

Median annual salary · 367 ads with stated salary

367

ads with stated salary

112,567 € – 176,540 €

Range p25–p75

cities with data

countries with this role

367

ads with stated salary

112,567 € – 176,540 €

Range p25–p75

cities with data

countries with this role

By city

Median and range per city with n ≥ 30 — sorted by median.

City	n	Range p25 – p75	Median
Costa Mesa, California, United States	35	154,700 € – 176,540 €	176,540 €

Median annual salary in EUR; range = middle 50% of ads (p25–p75). Only cells with n ≥ 30.

By industry

The same role at employers in different industries (excluding staffing agencies).

Industry	n	Range p25 – p75	Median
Industry & Manufacturing	154	96,460 € – 149,812 €	122,850 €
Software, IT & Telecommunications	133	151,970 € – 225,680 €	176,540 €

Median annual salary in EUR; range = middle 50% of ads (p25–p75). Only cells with n ≥ 30.

In other countries

The same ESCO role, median in EUR/year (converted) — click opens the role's country page.

Country	n	Range p25 – p75	Median
Singapore	72	36,720 € – 48,960 €	40,800 €

Median annual salary in EUR; range = middle 50% of ads (p25–p75). Only cells with n ≥ 30.

Frequently asked questions

What does a manufacturing engineer earn in United States?

The median across 367 active job ads with stated pay is €145,600 per year; the middle 50% of ads state €112,567–176,540.

Where does a manufacturing engineer get paid best?

Among cities with robust data, Costa Mesa, California, United States leads with a median of €176,540 (35 ads).

How comparable are the countries?

All values are converted to EUR/year (reference exchange rates, country-specific monthly factors). Purchasing power, taxes and social contributions are not taken into account — the comparison shows gross nominal values from the ads.

More insights: All salaries in United States · All countries · The global job market

Methodology. Data as of 10/08/2026, recalculated daily. Population: active ads with a stated range; range midpoint; foreign currencies at reference rates, monthly/hourly wages annualised (country-specific monthly factors, e.g. 14 in Austria); plausibility band €8,000–400,000. Roles = ESCO occupations, industries = AI-classified company industry (excluding staffing agencies), cities = main location of the ad, departments from ISCO-08. Minimum n 30 per cell.
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