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How much does Device Engineer make?
Total pay range
$119K - $181K/yr
$145K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$90K - $128K/yrBase pay
$28K - $53K/yrAdditional pay
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Last updated Apr 10, 2025389 Salaries submitted
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What is the pay outlook for Engineering?
Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.
Device Engineer salary in US
A Device Engineer salary range in US can vary based on important factors such as education, skills, certifications, and years of experience. A Device Engineer in US can expect to see an entry level salary range of $41,237 to $71,232 per year, based on 24 salary contributions. At the highest seniority level, an experienced Device Engineer in US can make a salary range of $116,905 to $203,834 with at least 8 years of experience, based on 6 salary contributions. The top 3 companies in US where a Device Engineer gets the highest compensation are Pfizer Inc., Micron Technology, Inc. and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Bigger companies typically pay 64.52% more than smaller companies for a Device Engineer.
Recent salaries shared by Device 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
Device Engineer
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4-6 years
$97K/yr
($90K • $7K)
Durham, NC
submitted on Oct 21, 2024
$97K/yr
$90K • $7K
Device Engineer
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1-3 years
$88K/yr
($88K • $0)
Austin, TX
submitted on Sep 17, 2024
$88K/yr
$88K • $0
Device Engineer
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1-3 years
$101K/yr
($101K • $0)
Boston, MA
submitted on Sep 2, 2024
$101K/yr
$101K • $0
Device Engineer
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1-3 years
$151K - $175K/yr
Oregon City, OR
submitted on Aug 28, 2024
$151K - $175K/yr
Device Engineer
|
1-3 years
$147K/yr
($147K • $0)
Hillsboro, OR
submitted on Aug 23, 2024
$147K/yr
$147K • $0
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Device Engineer
|
1-3 years
$140K/yr
($140K • $0)
Portland, OR
submitted on Aug 9, 2024
$140K/yr
$140K • $0
Device Engineer
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7-9 years
$96K - $112K/yr
Gaithersburg, MD
submitted on Aug 1, 2024
$96K - $112K/yr
Device Engineer
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1-3 years
$164K - $190K/yr
Portland, OR
submitted on Jun 28, 2024
$164K - $190K/yr
Device Engineer
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1-3 years
$121K - $140K/yr
South San Francisco, CA
submitted on Jun 13, 2024
$121K - $140K/yr
Device Engineer
|
1-3 years
$102K/yr
($102K • $0)
South San Francisco, CA
submitted on Jun 9, 2024
$102K/yr
$102K • $0
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Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for Device Engineer in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $148,381, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $128,656, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $122,451, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $120,495, and Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $96,136.
Information Technology
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Device Engineer are Intel Corporation, WD, and IBM.
Frequently asked questions about Device Engineer salaries
The average salary for Device Engineer is $145,467 per year or $70 per hour, with top earners making up to $219,571 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $118,646 (25th percentile) to $181,305 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 389 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Device Engineer employees.
The highest salary for Device Engineer is $181,305 per year, $15,109 per month or $87 per hour.
The lowest salary for Device Engineer is $118,646 per year, $9,887 per month or $57 per hour.