Non-software engineering and technicians salaries in the United States (Entry)

The median yearly salary of non-software engineering and technicians jobs in the United States (Entry) is USD 72,800, from 380 open positions with a salary. Half of them pay between USD 50,960 and USD 102,065.

Median yearly salary: USD 72,800

Middle half: USD 50,960 – USD 102,065

Most of these positions pay by the hour. The median is USD 25 an hour.

Amounts are yearly, in USD. Hourly, daily, weekly and monthly pay is converted to a yearly amount. Positions in other currencies do not count.

Salary by level

Level	Median yearly salary	Middle half	Positions
Entry	USD 72,800	USD 50,960 – USD 102,065	380
Mid	USD 91,498	USD 65,520 – USD 125,875	714
Senior	USD 153,500	USD 115,000 – USD 179,256	904
Staff	USD 210,000	USD 178,225 – USD 241,500	299
C-level	USD 233,750	USD 198,125 – USD 266,500	18

Top paying companies

SpaceX — USD 117,500 (positions: 46)
Relativity Space — USD 113,000 (positions: 9)
Apex Technology, Inc. — USD 105,000 (positions: 3)
Reliable Robotics Corporation — USD 105,000 (positions: 4)
Lightmatter — USD 104,000 (positions: 4)

Trend

From USD 67,241 on 2026-10-23 to USD 69,973 on 2026-11-12

Newest positions with a salary

Test & Evaluation Engineer

Anduril IndustriesAerospace and defenseChannel Islands, California, United States

USD 88K–117K / year
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Field Service Technician - Development Program

POWERXPublic sector, education and non-profitAshburn, Virginia

USD 32 / hour
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Non-software engineering and technicians

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Junior RF Test Engineer

QuartermasterManufacturing and hardwareColumbia, MD | Arlington, VA

USD 140K–155K / year
On-site
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Hardware Test Engineering, Intern (Summer 2027)

LightmatterManufacturing and hardwareMountain View, CA

USD 43–47 / hour
Hybrid
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Non-software engineering and technicians

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Licensed Electrical Service Technician

Hobaica ServicesMarketplacesPhoenix, AZ

USD 25–30 / hour
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Vehicle Structures Engineer I - 2026 Graduate

Relativity SpaceAerospace and defenseLong Beach, California, United States

USD 90K–136K / year
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Non-software engineering and technicians

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Jr. HVAC Technician - Night Shift - Claude, TX

XNRGY Climate SystemsEnergy and climateAmarillo

USD 70K–90K / year
On-site
Entry
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Manufacturing Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Reliable Robotics CorporationManufacturing and hardwareMountain View, CA

USD 105K / year
On-site
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Mechanical Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Reliable Robotics CorporationManufacturing and hardwareMountain View, CA

USD 105K / year
On-site
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Non-software engineering and technicians

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Hardware Test Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Reliable Robotics CorporationManufacturing and hardwareMountain View, CA

USD 105K / year
On-site
Entry
Non-software engineering and technicians

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