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Top paying industries
The top 4 paying industries for Distribution Engineer in United States are Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $132,273, Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $106,268, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $101,479 and Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services with a median total pay of $90,089.
Frequently asked questions about Distribution Engineer salaries
The average salary for Distribution Engineer is $115,736 per year or $56 per hour, with top earners making up to $205,630 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $86,802 (25th percentile) to $157,386 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 569 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Distribution Engineer employees.
The highest salary for Distribution Engineer is $157,386 per year, $13,116 per month or $76 per hour.
The lowest salary for Distribution Engineer is $86,802 per year, $7,234 per month or $42 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Distribution Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $106,267 per year (estimate) and goes up to $295,360 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
Duke Energy
NextEra Energy, Inc.
Quanta Utility Engineering Services