What are the main factors that influence a 2nd Assistant Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for 2nd Assistant Engineer?

The Construction industry offers the highest average compensation for 2nd Assistant Engineer roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A 2nd Assistant Engineer's salary?

A 2nd Assistant Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $78,027 for beginners, reaching about $112,519 at mid-level, and approach $161,638 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a 2nd Assistant Engineer?

2nd Assistant Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for 2nd Assistant Engineer roles are District of Columbia $86,909, California $86,579, Massachusetts $85,425. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of 2nd Assistant Engineer roles make?

Salaries for 2nd Assistant Engineer level roles vary by specialization: 2nd Shift Supervisor: $91,963; 2nd Lieutenant: $84,339; 2nd Shift Production Supervisor: $80,124; 2nd Shift Production Supervisor Fragrance Department: $68,655; 2nd Shift Team Lead: $66,381.

2nd Assistant Engineer Salary in Virginia

How much does a 2nd Assistant Engineer make in Virginia? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a 2nd Assistant Engineer in Virginia is $79,044 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

However, a 2nd Assistant Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $88,365
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $73,214 to $83,923
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $67,906

10% $67,906

50% (Median) $79,044

90% $88,365

2nd Assistant Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$83,923	$6,994	$1,614	$40
Average	$79,044	$6,587	$1,520	$38
25th Percentile	$73,214	$6,101	$1,408	$35

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Key Factors That Influence 2nd Assistant Engineer Salaries

A 2nd Assistant Engineer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects 2nd Assistant Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a 2nd Assistant Engineer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $78,027
Early Career (1-2 years): $93,313
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $112,519
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $136,997
Expert (over 8 years): $161,638

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
2nd Assistant Engineer	less than 1 year	$78,027
Reliability Engineer II	1-2 years	$93,313
Reliability Engineer III	2-4 years	$112,519
Reliability Engineer IV	5-8 years	$136,997
Reliability Engineer V	over 8 years	$161,638

How Do 2nd Assistant Engineer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract 2nd Assistant Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $86,909.
California: $86,579.
Massachusetts: $85,425.

District of Columbia $86,909 California $86,579 Massachusetts $85,425 Washington $85,111 New Jersey $85,080 Alaska $84,970 Connecticut $83,887 New York $83,447

Hawaii $82,042 Rhode Island $81,383 Maryland $80,935 Minnesota $80,323 Colorado $80,088 Illinois $80,009 Oregon $79,711 Delaware $79,491

New Hampshire $79,353 Virginia $79,044 Pennsylvania $78,141 Nevada $77,686 North Dakota $77,537 Michigan $77,301 Wisconsin $77,215 Vermont $77,042

Texas $76,563 Maine $76,532 Arizona $76,485 Ohio $76,430 Georgia $75,708 Indiana $75,347 Wyoming $75,276 Utah $75,166

Iowa $75,119 Kansas $74,742 Louisiana $74,632 North Carolina $74,593 Missouri $74,577 Florida $74,271 Montana $74,106 Nebraska $73,949

Kentucky $73,863 South Carolina $73,549 Tennessee $73,353 Idaho $73,274 New Mexico $72,701 Oklahoma $72,576 Alabama $72,113 South Dakota $71,336

Arkansas $70,912 West Virginia $70,684 Mississippi $70,001

Top Paying Cities for 2nd Assistant Engineer

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Ivanhoe: $72,694
Lambsburg: $72,848
Laurel Fork: $72,930

Ivanhoe, VA $72,694

Lambsburg, VA $72,848

Laurel Fork, VA $72,930

Marion, VA $72,314

Max Meadows, VA $72,809

Meadowview, VA $71,663

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $72,244

Rocky Gap, VA $72,284

Ruther Glen, VA $76,249

Sealston, VA $78,222

Sharps, VA $75,914

Spotsylvania, VA $76,962

Sparta, VA $76,559

Stafford, VA $80,481

Stratford, VA $77,399

Tappahannock, VA $76,384

Thornburg, VA $77,215

Unionville, VA $75,962

Village, VA $76,288

Warsaw, VA $76,559

Weems, VA $75,056

Sandy Point, VA $76,658

White Stone, VA $74,847

Wicomico Church, VA $75,393

Woodford, VA $76,900

Zacata, VA $77,160

Winchester, VA $76,797

Bentonville, VA $76,139

Berryville, VA $77,905

Boyce, VA $78,047

Brucetown, VA $76,848

Chester Gap, VA $77,592

Clear Brook, VA $76,462

Cross Junction, VA $73,982

Fishers Hill, VA $75,045

Flint Hill, VA $77,172

Front Royal, VA $77,216

Gore, VA $74,396

Hume, VA $78,215

Huntly, VA $77,301

Strasburg, VA $74,752

Linden, VA $78,405

Markham, VA $78,388

Maurertown, VA $73,736

Middletown, VA $76,212

Millwood, VA $77,908

Rileyville, VA $75,286

Earlysville, VA $74,183

Esmont, VA $73,497

Faber, VA $73,171

Fishersville, VA $73,852

Free Union, VA $74,060

Gordonsville, VA $74,836

Greenwood, VA $73,763

Ivy, VA $74,214

Keene, VA $73,793

Keswick, VA $74,361

Locust Dale, VA $75,172

Lovingston, VA $72,386

Lyndhurst, VA $72,931

Montpelier Station, VA $74,855

Nellysford, VA $73,016

North Garden, VA $73,721

Orange, VA $75,587

Palmyra, VA $74,393

Piney River, VA $72,049

Quinque, VA $74,372

Roseland, VA $72,326

Ruckersville, VA $74,341

Schuyler, VA $73,238

Shipman, VA $72,375

Somerset, VA $74,858

Stanardsville, VA $74,125

Troy, VA $74,475

Tyro, VA $72,523

Waynesboro, VA $73,964

White Hall, VA $74,097

Woodberry Forest, VA $75,147

Achilles, VA $74,005

Amelia Court House, VA $75,379

Ark, VA $74,476

Arvonia, VA $73,815

Ashland, VA $76,113

Aylett, VA $76,149

Barhamsville, VA $75,052

Beaumont, VA $75,362

Beaverdam, VA $76,106

Bena, VA $73,984

Bohannon, VA $74,287

Bremo Bluff, VA $74,295

Bruington, VA $75,997

Bumpass, VA $75,991

Cardinal, VA $74,320

Cartersville, VA $74,909

Charles City, VA $75,522

Christchurch, VA $74,906

Church View, VA $75,079

Cobbs Creek, VA $74,526

Columbia, VA $74,715

Crozier, VA $75,864

Cumberland, VA $74,300

Deltaville, VA $74,588

Diggs, VA $74,316

Redwood, VA $72,325

Rich Creek, VA $72,571

Ridgeway, VA $73,077

Riner, VA $72,564

Ripplemead, VA $72,375

Rocky Mount, VA $72,390

Salem, VA $72,037

Sandy Level, VA $72,544

Shawsville, VA $72,259

Spencer, VA $73,059

Staffordsville, VA $72,695

Stanleytown, VA $73,197

Stuart, VA $73,040

Thaxton, VA $72,172

Troutville, VA $72,145

Union Hall, VA $72,402

Vesta, VA $72,947

Villamont, VA $72,136

Vinton, VA $72,001

Wirtz, VA $72,179

Woolwine, VA $72,896

Bristol, VA $70,225

Abingdon, VA $71,267

Andover, VA $71,055

Appalachia, VA $71,055

Bee, VA $71,932

Ben Hur, VA $71,349

Big Stone Gap, VA $70,421

Birchleaf, VA $72,004

Blackwater, VA $70,509

Castlewood, VA $70,715

Cleveland, VA $71,573

Clinchco, VA $71,940

Clintwood, VA $71,858

Coeburn, VA $71,173

Damascus, VA $71,825

Dante, VA $71,577

Davenport, VA $72,073

Dryden, VA $70,652

Duffield, VA $70,054

Dungannon, VA $70,309

East Stone Gap, VA $70,570

Ewing, VA $72,251

Fort Blackmore, VA $69,859

Gate City, VA $69,382

Haysi, VA $72,352

Hiltons, VA $69,546

Honaker, VA $71,973

Jonesville, VA $71,523

Keokee, VA $70,861

Lebanon, VA $71,296

Mc Clure, VA $71,592

Mendota, VA $70,247

Nickelsville, VA $69,953

Nora, VA $71,403

Norton, VA $71,131

Pennington Gap, VA $70,843

Pound, VA $71,425

Rosedale, VA $71,894

Rose Hill, VA $72,124

Saint Charles, VA $71,259

Saint Paul, VA $71,166

Weber City, VA $69,170

Whitetop, VA $72,106

Wise, VA $71,321

Pulaski, VA $72,880

Atkins, VA $72,265

Austinville, VA $72,849

Barren Springs, VA $72,911

Bastian, VA $72,275

Bland, VA $72,445

Broadford, VA $72,200

Cana, VA $72,960

Ceres, VA $72,206

Chilhowie, VA $72,182

Cripple Creek, VA $72,508

Crockett, VA $72,491

Draper, VA $72,820

Dugspur, VA $72,873

Elk Creek, VA $72,457

Emory, VA $71,978

Fancy Gap, VA $72,898

Fries, VA $72,701

Galax, VA $72,819

Glade Spring, VA $71,835

Rural Retreat, VA $72,399

Saltville, VA $72,213

Speedwell, VA $72,446

Sugar Grove, VA $72,282

Tannersville, VA $72,157

Troutdale, VA $72,231

Willis, VA $72,835

Woodlawn, VA $72,864

Wytheville, VA $72,659

Staunton, VA $73,875

Augusta Springs, VA $73,563

Bacova, VA $73,217

Blue Grass, VA $73,246

Brownsburg, VA $72,809

Buena Vista, VA $72,212

Churchville, VA $74,081

Clifton Forge, VA $72,970

Covington, VA $72,574

Craigsville, VA $73,570

Crimora, VA $74,157

Deerfield, VA $73,628

Doe Hill, VA $73,566

Fairfield, VA $72,701

Fort Defiance, VA $74,211

Glen Wilton, VA $72,693

Goshen, VA $73,254

Greenville, VA $73,208

Grottoes, VA $74,225

Head Waters, VA $73,687

Hot Springs, VA $73,013

Iron Gate, VA $73,095

Lexington, VA $72,829

Low Moor, VA $72,924

Mc Dowell, VA $73,595

Middlebrook, VA $73,227

Millboro, VA $73,284

Mint Spring, VA $73,595

Montebello, VA $72,559

Monterey, VA $73,383

Mount Sidney, VA $74,244

Mustoe, VA $73,504

New Hope, VA $74,201

Port Republic, VA $74,185

Raphine, VA $72,897

Rockbridge Baths, VA $72,969

Selma, VA $72,996

Steeles Tavern, VA $73,047

Stuarts Draft, VA $73,320

Swoope, VA $73,745

Verona, VA $74,245

Vesuvius, VA $72,396

Warm Springs, VA $73,240

West Augusta, VA $73,789

Weyers Cave, VA $74,262

Williamsville, VA $73,636

Lynchburg, VA $71,132

Altavista, VA $71,807

Alton, VA $73,376

Amherst, VA $71,615

Appomattox, VA $71,744

Bedford, VA $72,182

Big Island, VA $71,786

Blairs, VA $73,358

Brookneal, VA $72,091

Buffalo Junction, VA $73,608

Callands, VA $73,004

Chatham, VA $73,063

Clifford, VA $71,724

Clover, VA $73,197

Cluster Springs, VA $73,604

Coleman Falls, VA $71,426

Concord, VA $71,230

Crystal Hill, VA $73,084

Danville, VA $73,417

Hillsville, VA $72,960

Carson, VA $75,771

Hiwassee, VA $72,721

Independence, VA $72,468

Annandale, VA $86,226

Burke, VA $85,418

Dumfries, VA $82,917

Dunn Loring, VA $86,337

Fairfax, VA $85,047

Fairfax Station, VA $84,816

Falls Church, VA $86,412

Fort Belvoir, VA $85,367

Great Falls, VA $85,050

Greenway, VA $86,410

Lorton, VA $84,885

Merrifield, VA $86,138

Mc Lean, VA $86,403

West Mclean, VA $86,410

Mount Vernon, VA $85,688

Newington, VA $85,490

Dry Fork, VA $73,216

Brooke, VA $79,896

Evington, VA $71,526

Forest, VA $71,387

Gladstone, VA $71,806

Gladys, VA $71,807

Glasgow, VA $72,267

Goode, VA $71,623

Gretna, VA $72,543

Halifax, VA $73,354

Howardsville, VA $73,237

Hurt, VA $72,137

Java, VA $72,979

Ararat, VA $72,942

Axton, VA $73,168

Bassett, VA $73,115

Belspring, VA $72,735

Bent Mountain, VA $72,118

Blacksburg, VA $72,392

Blue Ridge, VA $72,094

Boones Mill, VA $72,067

Buchanan, VA $72,337

Callaway, VA $72,256

Christiansburg, VA $72,399

Cascade, VA $73,104

Catawba, VA $72,214

Check, VA $72,368

Claudville, VA $72,899

Cloverdale, VA $71,960

Collinsville, VA $73,358

Copper Hill, VA $72,272

Critz, VA $73,016

Daleville, VA $72,033

Dublin, VA $72,774

Eagle Rock, VA $72,546

Eggleston, VA $72,628

Elliston, VA $72,198

Ferrum, VA $72,660

Fieldale, VA $73,253

Fincastle, VA $72,258

Floyd, VA $72,665

Glade Hill, VA $72,342

Glen Lyn, VA $72,396

Goodview, VA $72,086

Hardy, VA $72,056

Henry, VA $72,769

Huddleston, VA $72,324

Keeling, VA $73,285

Chester, VA $76,128

Chesterfield, VA $76,082

Church Road, VA $75,832

Colonial Heights, VA $76,159

Courtland, VA $74,329

Dendron, VA $74,552

Dewitt, VA $75,588

Dinwiddie, VA $75,795

Disputanta, VA $75,857

Dolphin, VA $74,758

Drewryville, VA $74,166

Ebony, VA $73,654

Elberon, VA $74,245

Emporia, VA $74,333

Ford, VA $75,655

Franklin, VA $74,100

Freeman, VA $74,741

Gasburg, VA $73,813

Hopewell, VA $76,002

Ivor, VA $74,220

Jarratt, VA $74,975

Lawrenceville, VA $74,481

Mc Kenney, VA $75,391

Meredithville, VA $74,373

Newsoms, VA $73,855

Prince George, VA $76,074

Rawlings, VA $75,100

Sedley, VA $74,428

Skippers, VA $74,037

Spring Grove, VA $74,955

Stony Creek, VA $75,387

Surry, VA $74,063

Sussex, VA $75,217

Sutherland, VA $76,010

Valentines, VA $73,882

Wakefield, VA $74,523

Warfield, VA $75,161

Waverly, VA $75,110

White Plains, VA $73,841

Wilsons, VA $75,431

Yale, VA $74,913

Zuni, VA $74,190

Claremont, VA $75,055

Farmville, VA $73,648

Baskerville, VA $73,527

Indian Valley, VA $72,771

Mc Coy, VA $72,614

Martinsville, VA $73,237

Meadows Of Dan, VA $72,966

Moneta, VA $72,205

Montvale, VA $72,205

Narrows, VA $72,614

Newbern, VA $72,678

New Castle, VA $72,262

Newport, VA $72,427

New River, VA $72,878

Oriskany, VA $72,402

Paint Bank, VA $72,289

Parrott, VA $72,648

Patrick Springs, VA $73,099

Pearisburg, VA $72,687

Pembroke, VA $72,685

Penhook, VA $72,582

Pilot, VA $72,425

Pittsville, VA $72,546

Radford, VA $72,796

Long Island, VA $72,080

Lowry, VA $71,759

Lynch Station, VA $72,088

Madison Heights, VA $71,133

Monroe, VA $71,488

Naruna, VA $71,862

Nathalie, VA $72,731

Natural Bridge, VA $72,495

Natural Bridge Station, VA $72,183

Nelson, VA $73,716

Norwood, VA $72,081

Ringgold, VA $73,312

Rustburg, VA $71,297

Scottsburg, VA $73,454

Scottsville, VA $73,851

South Boston, VA $73,519

Spout Spring, VA $71,428

Sutherlin, VA $73,318

Sweet Briar, VA $71,343

Vernon Hill, VA $73,232

Virgilina, VA $73,541

Wingina, VA $72,508

Amonate, VA $72,347

Bandy, VA $72,189

Big Rock, VA $72,581

Bishop, VA $72,196

Bluefield, VA $72,419

Boissevain, VA $72,241

Breaks, VA $72,463

Burkes Garden, VA $72,270

Cedar Bluff, VA $72,376

Doran, VA $72,673

Falls Mills, VA $72,241

Grundy, VA $72,703

Horsepen, VA $72,224

Hurley, VA $72,329

Jewell Ridge, VA $72,376

Keen Mountain, VA $72,658

Mavisdale, VA $72,383

Maxie, VA $72,596

North Tazewell, VA $72,365

Oakwood, VA $72,699

Pilgrims Knob, VA $72,501

Pocahontas, VA $72,265

Pounding Mill, VA $72,477

Raven, VA $72,639

Red Ash, VA $72,706

Richlands, VA $72,665

Rowe, VA $72,409

Shortt Gap, VA $72,571

Swords Creek, VA $72,388

Tazewell, VA $72,251

Vansant, VA $72,390

Whitewood, VA $72,398

Wolford, VA $72,411

Boydton, VA $73,685

Bracey, VA $73,873

Brodnax, VA $74,158

Buckingham, VA $72,860

Burkeville, VA $73,987

Charlotte Court House, VA $72,927

Chase City, VA $73,305

Clarksville, VA $73,815

Crewe, VA $74,459

Cullen, VA $72,710

Dillwyn, VA $73,587

Drakes Branch, VA $73,297

Dundas, VA $74,387

Evergreen, VA $71,814

Fort Mitchell, VA $73,296

Green Bay, VA $73,579

Hampden Sydney, VA $73,760

Kenbridge, VA $73,990

Keysville, VA $73,290

La Crosse, VA $73,760

Lunenburg, VA $73,429

Meherrin, VA $73,437

Nottoway, VA $74,345

Pamplin, VA $72,467

Phenix, VA $72,139

Prospect, VA $72,922

Randolph, VA $73,046

Red House, VA $71,928

Red Oak, VA $73,399

Rice, VA $74,081

Saxe, VA $73,241

Skipwith, VA $73,451

South Hill, VA $73,733

Victoria, VA $73,688

Wylliesburg, VA $73,334

Roanoke, VA $71,909

Wachapreague, VA $74,665

Wardtown, VA $74,520

Wattsville, VA $74,735

Willis Wharf, VA $74,643

Windsor, VA $74,008

Withams, VA $74,676

Norfolk, VA $73,628

Newport News, VA $73,792

Fort Eustis, VA $73,822

Hampton, VA $73,838

Fort Monroe, VA $73,797

Poquoson, VA $73,814

Yorktown, VA $73,901

Lackey, VA $73,931

Seaford, VA $73,841

Portsmouth, VA $73,648

Fort Lee, VA $76,155

Petersburg, VA $76,155

Virginia State University, VA $76,155

Alberta, VA $74,650

Ammon, VA $75,650

Blackstone, VA $75,011

Boykins, VA $73,943

Branchville, VA $73,767

Capron, VA $74,307

Round Hill, VA $79,840

Catharpin, VA $82,831

Delaplane, VA $79,005

Ashburn, VA $83,174

Chantilly, VA $84,049

Gainesville, VA $82,157

Hamilton, VA $80,916

Lincoln, VA $80,837

Sterling, VA $84,186

Haymarket, VA $82,078

Herndon, VA $84,496

Leesburg, VA $81,867

Lovettsville, VA $80,053

Nokesville, VA $82,258

Upperville, VA $79,266

Warrenton, VA $79,554

Reston, VA $84,982

Waterford, VA $80,782

The Plains, VA $81,010

Doswell, VA $76,139

Dutton, VA $74,511

Fork Union, VA $74,523

Foster, VA $74,271

Glen Allen, VA $76,311

Gloucester, VA $74,431

Gloucester Point, VA $73,981

Goochland, VA $75,478

Grimstead, VA $74,457

Gum Spring, VA $75,478

Gwynn, VA $74,457

Hadensville, VA $75,360

Hallieford, VA $74,435

Hanover, VA $76,154

Hardyville, VA $74,656

Hartfield, VA $74,682

Hayes, VA $74,028

Henrico, VA $76,367

Hudgins, VA $74,399

Jamaica, VA $75,329

Jamestown, VA $74,198

Jetersville, VA $74,515

Kents Store, VA $74,690

King And Queen Court House, VA $75,442

King William, VA $75,833

Lanexa, VA $75,325

Lightfoot, VA $74,562

Little Plymouth, VA $75,347

Locust Hill, VA $74,906

Louisa, VA $75,465

Macon, VA $75,552

Maidens, VA $75,766

Manakin Sabot, VA $76,014

Mannboro, VA $75,519

Manquin, VA $76,055

Maryus, VA $73,991

Mascot, VA $75,126

Mathews, VA $74,314

Burgess, VA $75,603

Accomac, VA $74,606

Assawoman, VA $74,636

Atlantic, VA $74,737

Battery Park, VA $73,803

Belle Haven, VA $74,563

Birdsnest, VA $74,423

Bloxom, VA $74,721

Cape Charles, VA $74,321

Capeville, VA $74,336

Carrollton, VA $73,794

Carrsville, VA $74,131

Cheriton, VA $74,328

Chesapeake, VA $73,822

Chincoteague Island, VA $74,785

Wallops Island, VA $74,730

Craddockville, VA $74,575

Davis Wharf, VA $74,559

Eastville, VA $74,356

Exmore, VA $74,531

Franktown, VA $74,448

Greenbackville, VA $74,954

Greenbush, VA $74,740

Hacksneck, VA $74,533

Hallwood, VA $74,701

Harborton, VA $74,716

Horntown, VA $74,828

Oak Hall, VA $74,674

Isle Of Wight, VA $73,960

Jamesville, VA $74,490

Jenkins Bridge, VA $74,712

Keller, VA $74,623

Locustville, VA $74,620

Machipongo, VA $74,411

Mappsville, VA $74,684

Marionville, VA $74,410

Mears, VA $74,646

Melfa, VA $74,632

Modest Town, VA $74,825

Nassawadox, VA $74,488

Nelsonia, VA $74,831

New Church, VA $74,803

Onancock, VA $74,695

Onley, VA $74,613

Oyster, VA $74,345

Painter, VA $74,577

Parksley, VA $74,736

Pungoteague, VA $74,609

Quinby, VA $74,413

Rescue, VA $73,799

Sanford, VA $74,816

Saxis, VA $74,828

Seaview, VA $74,329

Smithfield, VA $73,879

Suffolk, VA $73,845

Tangier, VA $75,013

Tasley, VA $74,773

Temperanceville, VA $74,701

Townsend, VA $74,344

Virginia Beach, VA $74,805

Dulles, VA $85,005

Aldie, VA $82,322

Amissville, VA $78,317

Arcola, VA $83,147

Manassas, VA $83,284

Marshall, VA $79,466

Middleburg, VA $80,927

Catlett, VA $81,307

Centreville, VA $83,620

Clifton, VA $84,325

Orlean, VA $78,750

Paeonian Springs, VA $81,304

Paris, VA $78,750

Philomont, VA $80,687

Purcellville, VA $80,089

Bluemont, VA $79,018

Bristow, VA $82,638

Broad Run, VA $81,168

Calverton, VA $80,983

Casanova, VA $81,119

Rectortown, VA $79,368

Mechanicsville, VA $76,213

Midlothian, VA $76,098

Millers Tavern, VA $76,205

Mineral, VA $75,931

Moon, VA $74,347

Moseley, VA $75,844

New Canton, VA $74,201

New Kent, VA $75,796

New Point, VA $74,160

Newtown, VA $76,439

Norge, VA $74,672

North, VA $74,412

Oilville, VA $75,862

Onemo, VA $74,253

Ordinary, VA $74,092

Port Haywood, VA $74,149

Powhatan, VA $75,611

Providence Forge, VA $75,666

Quinton, VA $76,054

Rockville, VA $75,948

Ruthville, VA $75,510

Saint Stephens Church, VA $76,195

Saluda, VA $74,935

Sandston, VA $76,231

Sandy Hook, VA $75,463

Schley, VA $74,267

Severn, VA $74,030

Shacklefords, VA $74,975

State Farm, VA $75,802

Stevensville, VA $75,621

Studley, VA $76,208

Susan, VA $74,179

Toano, VA $74,906

Topping, VA $74,839

Trevilians, VA $75,418

Richmond, VA $76,388

Urbanna, VA $75,195

Wake, VA $74,726

Walkerton, VA $75,729

Ware Neck, VA $74,297

Water View, VA $75,179

West Point, VA $75,438

White Marsh, VA $74,174

Wicomico, VA $74,043

Williamsburg, VA $74,171

Woods Cross Roads, VA $74,440

Montpelier, VA $75,834

Oakton, VA $85,244

Occoquan, VA $84,616

Quantico, VA $81,804

Springfield, VA $86,002

Triangle, VA $82,395

Vienna, VA $86,001

Woodbridge, VA $84,005

Arlington, VA $86,435

Fort Myer, VA $86,436

Mattaponi, VA $75,157

Dhs, VA $86,436

Fort Valley, VA $74,727

Star Tannery, VA $73,996

Stephens City, VA $76,826

Stephenson, VA $76,877

Toms Brook, VA $74,685

White Post, VA $77,486

Woodstock, VA $74,068

Culpeper, VA $76,514

Aroda, VA $74,640

Banco, VA $74,893

Bealeton, VA $79,215

Boston, VA $76,311

Brandy Station, VA $77,855

Brightwood, VA $75,274

Castleton, VA $77,150

Elkwood, VA $77,753

Etlan, VA $75,100

Goldvein, VA $79,565

Graves Mill, VA $74,538

Haywood, VA $75,254

Hood, VA $74,069

Jeffersonton, VA $78,724

Leon, VA $75,592

Lignum, VA $77,304

Madison, VA $74,532

Midland, VA $80,004

Mitchells, VA $75,904

Oakpark, VA $75,004

Pratts, VA $74,523

Radiant, VA $74,800

Rapidan, VA $75,475

Remington, VA $78,585

Reva, VA $75,675

Richardsville, VA $77,950

Rixeyville, VA $77,748

Rochelle, VA $74,501

Somerville, VA $80,157

Sperryville, VA $75,601

Stevensburg, VA $77,459

Sumerduck, VA $78,607

Syria, VA $74,250

Viewtown, VA $77,799

Washington, VA $76,928

Wolftown, VA $74,074

Woodville, VA $76,347

Harrisonburg, VA $74,376

Basye, VA $73,782

Bergton, VA $73,555

Bridgewater, VA $74,238

Broadway, VA $74,008

Criders, VA $73,687

Dayton, VA $73,983

Edinburg, VA $73,908

Elkton, VA $74,131

Alexandria, VA $86,425

Fredericksburg, VA $78,308

Bowling Green, VA $76,789

Burr Hill, VA $76,798

Callao, VA $76,356

Caret, VA $77,267

Center Cross, VA $75,952

Champlain, VA $77,090

Coles Point, VA $77,379

Colonial Beach, VA $77,814

Corbin, VA $77,333

Dahlgren, VA $80,366

Dogue, VA $77,762

Dunnsville, VA $76,225

Edwardsville, VA $75,701

Farnham, VA $75,924

Garrisonville, VA $81,025

Hague, VA $76,819

Hartwood, VA $78,534

Haynesville, VA $76,756

Heathsville, VA $75,630

Hustle, VA $77,136

Irvington, VA $75,024

Jersey, VA $77,869

Kilmarnock, VA $75,088

King George, VA $79,084

Kinsale, VA $76,671

Ladysmith, VA $76,345

Lancaster, VA $75,271

Laneview, VA $75,454

Lively, VA $75,341

Locust Grove, VA $76,820

Loretto, VA $77,150

Lottsburg, VA $76,213

Merry Point, VA $75,154

Milford, VA $76,506

Mollusk, VA $75,180

Montross, VA $77,322

Morattico, VA $75,571

Mount Holly, VA $77,064

Ninde, VA $79,260

Nuttsville, VA $75,497

Oldhams, VA $76,609

Ophelia, VA $75,643

Partlow, VA $77,008

Port Royal, VA $77,131

Rappahannock Academy, VA $77,146

Reedville, VA $75,586

Rhoadesville, VA $76,096

Rollins Fork, VA $77,811

Fulks Run, VA $73,824

Hinton, VA $73,756

Keezletown, VA $74,115

Lacey Spring, VA $74,152

Linville, VA $74,114

Luray, VA $74,351

Mc Gaheysville, VA $74,201

Mount Crawford, VA $74,203

Mount Jackson, VA $73,960

Mount Solon, VA $73,971

New Market, VA $74,132

Orkney Springs, VA $73,801

Penn Laird, VA $74,234

Quicksburg, VA $74,034

Pleasant Valley, VA $74,194

Shenandoah, VA $74,157

Singers Glen, VA $74,109

Stanley, VA $74,163

Timberville, VA $74,144

Charlottesville, VA $74,277

Afton, VA $73,454

Arrington, VA $71,993

Barboursville, VA $74,566

Batesville, VA $74,100

Covesville, VA $73,460

Crozet, VA $74,136

Dyke, VA $74,099

Ruby, VA $80,638

2nd Assistant Engineer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For 2nd Assistant Engineer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Construction and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, 2nd Assistant Engineer positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view 2nd Assistant Engineer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a 2nd Assistant Engineer

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Construction	$94,853	$46.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$94,853	$46.0	20%
Energy & Utilities	$90,900	$44.0	15%
Aerospace & Defense	$86,948	$42.0	10%
MFG Durable	$86,948	$42.0	10%

2nd Assistant Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a 2nd Assistant Engineer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$73,214

Average $79,044/year

$83,923

$6,101

Average $6,587/month

$6,994

$1,408

Average $1,520/week

$1,614

$35

Average $38/hour

$40

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$83,923	$6,994	$1,614	$40
Average	$79,044	$6,587	$1,520	$38
25th Percentile	$73,214	$6,101	$1,408	$35

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