Research and science jobs offer pay well above the national average. Increased demand for STEM workers is increasing salaries in research and science. Jobs in these fields, however, often require higher education at the graduate level and/or specialized training. While domain-specific expertise gives workers in these fields access to very specialized jobs, there are also many employers who hire STEM workers for their general data and technology skills.
Recent salaries shared by Sustaining Engineer
50 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Sustaining Engineer
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1-3 years
$87K - $101K/yr
Beaverton, OR
submitted on Jun 4, 2025
$87K - $101K/yr
Sustaining Engineer
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1-3 years
$86K - $100K/yr
Maple Grove, MN
submitted on Jun 1, 2025
$86K - $100K/yr
Sustaining Engineer
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10-14 years
$121K/yr
($110K • $11K)
Houston, TX
submitted on May 20, 2025
$121K/yr
$110K • $11K
Sustaining Engineer
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15+ years
$102K/yr
($101K • $1K)
New Berlin, WI
submitted on May 15, 2025
$102K/yr
$101K • $1K
Sustaining Engineer
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4-6 years
$118K/yr
($102K • $16K)
Oklahoma City, OK
submitted on May 15, 2025
$118K/yr
$102K • $16K
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Sustaining Engineer
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1-3 years
$79K/yr
($76K • $3K)
Minneapolis, MN
submitted on Apr 23, 2025
$79K/yr
$76K • $3K
Sustaining Engineer
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1-3 years
$70K - $80K/yr
Minneapolis, MN
submitted on Apr 20, 2025
$70K - $80K/yr
Sustaining Engineer
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1-3 years
$74K - $86K/yr
Hillsboro, OR
submitted on Mar 11, 2025
$74K - $86K/yr
Sustaining Engineer
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1-3 years
$87K - $101K/yr
Wayne, NJ
submitted on Mar 6, 2025
$87K - $101K/yr
Sustaining Engineer
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15+ years
$60K - $70K/yr
Waukesha, WI
submitted on Jan 2, 2025
$60K - $70K/yr
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Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for Sustaining Engineer in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $177,999, Telecommunications with a median total pay of $154,399, Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $135,331, Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $132,828, and Manufacturing with a median total pay of $115,410.
Frequently asked questions about Sustaining Engineer salaries
The average salary for Sustaining Engineer is $140,639 per year or $68 per hour, with top earners making up to $207,098 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $115,830 (25th percentile) to $172,818 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 422 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Sustaining Engineer employees.
The highest salary for Sustaining Engineer is $172,818 per year, $14,402 per month or $83 per hour.
The lowest salary for Sustaining Engineer is $115,830 per year, $9,653 per month or $56 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Sustaining Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $88,003 per year (estimate) and goes up to $183,345 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
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