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 $78,026 for beginners, reaching about $112,517 at mid-level, and approach $161,633 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 $86,908, California $86,578, 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: $91,976; 2nd Lieutenant: $85,593; 2nd Shift Production Supervisor: $80,130; 2nd Shift Production Supervisor Fragrance Department: $68,666; 2nd Shift Team Lead: $66,387.

2nd Assistant Engineer Salary in Virginia

How much does a 2nd Assistant Engineer make in Virginia? As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for a 2nd Assistant Engineer in Virginia is $79,043 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): $88,366
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $73,213 to $83,923
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $67,904

10% $67,904

50% (Median) $79,043

90% $88,366

2nd Assistant Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$83,923	$6,994	$1,614	$40
Average	$79,043	$6,587	$1,520	$38
25th Percentile	$73,213	$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): $78,026
Early Career (1-2 years): $93,311
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $112,517
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $136,996
Expert (over 8 years): $161,633

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
2nd Assistant Engineer	less than 1 year	$78,026
Reliability Engineer II	1-2 years	$93,311
Reliability Engineer III	2-4 years	$112,517
Reliability Engineer IV	5-8 years	$136,996
Reliability Engineer V	over 8 years	$161,633

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: $86,908.
California: $86,578.
Massachusetts: $85,425.

District of Columbia $86,908 California $86,578 Massachusetts $85,425 Washington $85,111 New Jersey $85,079 Alaska $84,969 Connecticut $83,886 New York $83,447

Hawaii $82,042 Rhode Island $81,382 Maryland $80,935 Minnesota $80,323 Colorado $80,087 Illinois $80,009 Oregon $79,710 Delaware $79,490

New Hampshire $79,352 Virginia $79,043 Pennsylvania $78,140 Nevada $77,685 North Dakota $77,536 Michigan $77,300 Wisconsin $77,214 Vermont $77,041

Texas $76,563 Maine $76,531 Arizona $76,484 Ohio $76,429 Georgia $75,707 Indiana $75,346 Wyoming $75,275 Utah $75,165

Iowa $75,118 Kansas $74,742 Louisiana $74,632 North Carolina $74,592 Missouri $74,577 Florida $74,271 Montana $74,106 Nebraska $73,949

Kentucky $73,862 South Carolina $73,549 Tennessee $73,352 Idaho $73,274 New Mexico $72,701 Oklahoma $72,575 Alabama $72,112 South Dakota $71,335

Arkansas $70,911 West Virginia $70,683 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: $72,693
Lambsburg: $72,848
Laurel Fork: $72,929

Ivanhoe, VA $72,693

Lambsburg, VA $72,848

Laurel Fork, VA $72,929

Marion, VA $72,314

Max Meadows, VA $72,808

Meadowview, VA $71,662

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $72,243

Rocky Gap, VA $72,283

Ruther Glen, VA $76,249

Sealston, VA $78,221

Sharps, VA $75,914

Spotsylvania, VA $76,961

Sparta, VA $76,558

Stafford, VA $80,480

Stratford, VA $77,399

Tappahannock, VA $76,383

Thornburg, VA $77,214

Unionville, VA $75,961

Village, VA $76,287

Warsaw, VA $76,558

Weems, VA $75,056

Sandy Point, VA $76,658

White Stone, VA $74,847

Wicomico Church, VA $75,392

Woodford, VA $76,899

Zacata, VA $77,159

Winchester, VA $76,797

Bentonville, VA $76,138

Berryville, VA $77,904

Boyce, VA $78,046

Brucetown, VA $76,848

Chester Gap, VA $77,592

Clear Brook, VA $76,461

Cross Junction, VA $73,981

Fishers Hill, VA $75,045

Flint Hill, VA $77,171

Front Royal, VA $77,216

Gore, VA $74,395

Hume, VA $78,214

Huntly, VA $77,300

Strasburg, VA $74,752

Linden, VA $78,404

Markham, VA $78,387

Maurertown, VA $73,735

Middletown, VA $76,212

Millwood, VA $77,907

Rileyville, VA $75,286

Earlysville, VA $74,182

Esmont, VA $73,496

Faber, VA $73,170

Fishersville, VA $73,851

Free Union, VA $74,059

Gordonsville, VA $74,836

Greenwood, VA $73,762

Ivy, VA $74,213

Keene, VA $73,793

Keswick, VA $74,360

Locust Dale, VA $75,171

Lovingston, VA $72,385

Lyndhurst, VA $72,931

Montpelier Station, VA $74,854

Nellysford, VA $73,016

North Garden, VA $73,720

Orange, VA $75,586

Palmyra, VA $74,392

Piney River, VA $72,048

Quinque, VA $74,371

Roseland, VA $72,326

Ruckersville, VA $74,341

Schuyler, VA $73,238

Shipman, VA $72,374

Somerset, VA $74,857

Stanardsville, VA $74,124

Troy, VA $74,474

Tyro, VA $72,523

Waynesboro, VA $73,964

White Hall, VA $74,096

Woodberry Forest, VA $75,147

Achilles, VA $74,005

Amelia Court House, VA $75,378

Ark, VA $74,476

Arvonia, VA $73,815

Ashland, VA $76,112

Aylett, VA $76,148

Barhamsville, VA $75,052

Beaumont, VA $75,361

Beaverdam, VA $76,105

Bena, VA $73,983

Bohannon, VA $74,286

Bremo Bluff, VA $74,294

Bruington, VA $75,996

Bumpass, VA $75,990

Cardinal, VA $74,319

Cartersville, VA $74,909

Charles City, VA $75,521

Christchurch, VA $74,905

Church View, VA $75,078

Cobbs Creek, VA $74,526

Columbia, VA $74,714

Crozier, VA $75,863

Cumberland, VA $74,299

Deltaville, VA $74,587

Diggs, VA $74,315

Redwood, VA $72,324

Rich Creek, VA $72,570

Ridgeway, VA $73,076

Riner, VA $72,563

Ripplemead, VA $72,374

Rocky Mount, VA $72,389

Salem, VA $72,036

Sandy Level, VA $72,544

Shawsville, VA $72,258

Spencer, VA $73,059

Staffordsville, VA $72,694

Stanleytown, VA $73,196

Stuart, VA $73,039

Thaxton, VA $72,172

Troutville, VA $72,144

Union Hall, VA $72,402

Vesta, VA $72,946

Villamont, VA $72,136

Vinton, VA $72,001

Wirtz, VA $72,179

Woolwine, VA $72,895

Bristol, VA $70,224

Abingdon, VA $71,266

Andover, VA $71,054

Appalachia, VA $71,054

Bee, VA $71,932

Ben Hur, VA $71,348

Big Stone Gap, VA $70,421

Birchleaf, VA $72,003

Blackwater, VA $70,508

Castlewood, VA $70,714

Cleveland, VA $71,573

Clinchco, VA $71,939

Clintwood, VA $71,858

Coeburn, VA $71,173

Damascus, VA $71,825

Dante, VA $71,577

Davenport, VA $72,072

Dryden, VA $70,651

Duffield, VA $70,053

Dungannon, VA $70,308

East Stone Gap, VA $70,569

Ewing, VA $72,250

Fort Blackmore, VA $69,859

Gate City, VA $69,381

Haysi, VA $72,351

Hiltons, VA $69,545

Honaker, VA $71,972

Jonesville, VA $71,523

Keokee, VA $70,860

Lebanon, VA $71,295

Mc Clure, VA $71,591

Mendota, VA $70,246

Nickelsville, VA $69,952

Nora, VA $71,402

Norton, VA $71,130

Pennington Gap, VA $70,843

Pound, VA $71,424

Rosedale, VA $71,893

Rose Hill, VA $72,124

Saint Charles, VA $71,259

Saint Paul, VA $71,165

Weber City, VA $69,169

Whitetop, VA $72,106

Wise, VA $71,321

Pulaski, VA $72,880

Atkins, VA $72,264

Austinville, VA $72,848

Barren Springs, VA $72,910

Bastian, VA $72,275

Bland, VA $72,444

Broadford, VA $72,199

Cana, VA $72,960

Ceres, VA $72,205

Chilhowie, VA $72,181

Cripple Creek, VA $72,508

Crockett, VA $72,490

Draper, VA $72,819

Dugspur, VA $72,873

Elk Creek, VA $72,457

Emory, VA $71,977

Fancy Gap, VA $72,897

Fries, VA $72,700

Galax, VA $72,819

Glade Spring, VA $71,834

Rural Retreat, VA $72,399

Saltville, VA $72,213

Speedwell, VA $72,446

Sugar Grove, VA $72,282

Tannersville, VA $72,156

Troutdale, VA $72,231

Willis, VA $72,834

Woodlawn, VA $72,863

Wytheville, VA $72,658

Staunton, VA $73,874

Augusta Springs, VA $73,562

Bacova, VA $73,216

Blue Grass, VA $73,246

Brownsburg, VA $72,808

Buena Vista, VA $72,212

Churchville, VA $74,080

Clifton Forge, VA $72,969

Covington, VA $72,574

Craigsville, VA $73,570

Crimora, VA $74,156

Deerfield, VA $73,628

Doe Hill, VA $73,565

Fairfield, VA $72,701

Fort Defiance, VA $74,210

Glen Wilton, VA $72,692

Goshen, VA $73,253

Greenville, VA $73,208

Grottoes, VA $74,224

Head Waters, VA $73,687

Hot Springs, VA $73,012

Iron Gate, VA $73,094

Lexington, VA $72,829

Low Moor, VA $72,924

Mc Dowell, VA $73,594

Middlebrook, VA $73,226

Millboro, VA $73,283

Mint Spring, VA $73,594

Montebello, VA $72,559

Monterey, VA $73,382

Mount Sidney, VA $74,243

Mustoe, VA $73,504

New Hope, VA $74,200

Port Republic, VA $74,184

Raphine, VA $72,896

Rockbridge Baths, VA $72,968

Selma, VA $72,995

Steeles Tavern, VA $73,046

Stuarts Draft, VA $73,319

Swoope, VA $73,744

Verona, VA $74,244

Vesuvius, VA $72,395

Warm Springs, VA $73,239

West Augusta, VA $73,788

Weyers Cave, VA $74,261

Williamsville, VA $73,635

Lynchburg, VA $71,131

Altavista, VA $71,806

Alton, VA $73,375

Amherst, VA $71,614

Appomattox, VA $71,743

Bedford, VA $72,181

Big Island, VA $71,786

Blairs, VA $73,358

Brookneal, VA $72,090

Buffalo Junction, VA $73,607

Callands, VA $73,003

Chatham, VA $73,063

Clifford, VA $71,724

Clover, VA $73,196

Cluster Springs, VA $73,603

Coleman Falls, VA $71,425

Concord, VA $71,229

Crystal Hill, VA $73,083

Danville, VA $73,416

Hillsville, VA $72,960

Carson, VA $75,771

Hiwassee, VA $72,720

Independence, VA $72,468

Annandale, VA $86,225

Burke, VA $85,418

Dumfries, VA $82,917

Dunn Loring, VA $86,336

Fairfax, VA $85,046

Fairfax Station, VA $84,815

Falls Church, VA $86,411

Fort Belvoir, VA $85,366

Great Falls, VA $85,049

Greenway, VA $86,410

Lorton, VA $84,885

Merrifield, VA $86,137

Mc Lean, VA $86,402

West Mclean, VA $86,410

Mount Vernon, VA $85,687

Newington, VA $85,490

Dry Fork, VA $73,216

Brooke, VA $79,895

Evington, VA $71,526

Forest, VA $71,386

Gladstone, VA $71,805

Gladys, VA $71,807

Glasgow, VA $72,266

Goode, VA $71,622

Gretna, VA $72,542

Halifax, VA $73,354

Howardsville, VA $73,236

Hurt, VA $72,136

Java, VA $72,979

Ararat, VA $72,942

Axton, VA $73,167

Bassett, VA $73,114

Belspring, VA $72,735

Bent Mountain, VA $72,118

Blacksburg, VA $72,392

Blue Ridge, VA $72,093

Boones Mill, VA $72,067

Buchanan, VA $72,337

Callaway, VA $72,255

Christiansburg, VA $72,399

Cascade, VA $73,103

Catawba, VA $72,213

Check, VA $72,367

Claudville, VA $72,899

Cloverdale, VA $71,959

Collinsville, VA $73,357

Copper Hill, VA $72,271

Critz, VA $73,016

Daleville, VA $72,033

Dublin, VA $72,773

Eagle Rock, VA $72,545

Eggleston, VA $72,627

Elliston, VA $72,198

Ferrum, VA $72,659

Fieldale, VA $73,253

Fincastle, VA $72,257

Floyd, VA $72,665

Glade Hill, VA $72,341

Glen Lyn, VA $72,395

Goodview, VA $72,085

Hardy, VA $72,056

Henry, VA $72,768

Huddleston, VA $72,323

Keeling, VA $73,285

Chester, VA $76,127

Chesterfield, VA $76,081

Church Road, VA $75,831

Colonial Heights, VA $76,158

Courtland, VA $74,328

Dendron, VA $74,551

Dewitt, VA $75,588

Dinwiddie, VA $75,794

Disputanta, VA $75,856

Dolphin, VA $74,757

Drewryville, VA $74,165

Ebony, VA $73,654

Elberon, VA $74,244

Emporia, VA $74,333

Ford, VA $75,654

Franklin, VA $74,100

Freeman, VA $74,741

Gasburg, VA $73,812

Hopewell, VA $76,001

Ivor, VA $74,219

Jarratt, VA $74,975

Lawrenceville, VA $74,480

Mc Kenney, VA $75,390

Meredithville, VA $74,373

Newsoms, VA $73,855

Prince George, VA $76,073

Rawlings, VA $75,100

Sedley, VA $74,428

Skippers, VA $74,036

Spring Grove, VA $74,954

Stony Creek, VA $75,386

Surry, VA $74,062

Sussex, VA $75,216

Sutherland, VA $76,009

Valentines, VA $73,881

Wakefield, VA $74,523

Warfield, VA $75,161

Waverly, VA $75,109

White Plains, VA $73,840

Wilsons, VA $75,430

Yale, VA $74,912

Zuni, VA $74,190

Claremont, VA $75,055

Farmville, VA $73,647

Baskerville, VA $73,527

Indian Valley, VA $72,771

Mc Coy, VA $72,613

Martinsville, VA $73,236

Meadows Of Dan, VA $72,965

Moneta, VA $72,205

Montvale, VA $72,204

Narrows, VA $72,614

Newbern, VA $72,677

New Castle, VA $72,261

Newport, VA $72,426

New River, VA $72,877

Oriskany, VA $72,402

Paint Bank, VA $72,288

Parrott, VA $72,647

Patrick Springs, VA $73,099

Pearisburg, VA $72,686

Pembroke, VA $72,684

Penhook, VA $72,581

Pilot, VA $72,424

Pittsville, VA $72,545

Radford, VA $72,796

Long Island, VA $72,079

Lowry, VA $71,758

Lynch Station, VA $72,087

Madison Heights, VA $71,132

Monroe, VA $71,487

Naruna, VA $71,862

Nathalie, VA $72,731

Natural Bridge, VA $72,494

Natural Bridge Station, VA $72,182

Nelson, VA $73,716

Norwood, VA $72,081

Ringgold, VA $73,311

Rustburg, VA $71,297

Scottsburg, VA $73,454

Scottsville, VA $73,851

South Boston, VA $73,518

Spout Spring, VA $71,428

Sutherlin, VA $73,318

Sweet Briar, VA $71,343

Vernon Hill, VA $73,231

Virgilina, VA $73,541

Wingina, VA $72,508

Amonate, VA $72,347

Bandy, VA $72,188

Big Rock, VA $72,581

Bishop, VA $72,195

Bluefield, VA $72,418

Boissevain, VA $72,241

Breaks, VA $72,462

Burkes Garden, VA $72,269

Cedar Bluff, VA $72,375

Doran, VA $72,673

Falls Mills, VA $72,241

Grundy, VA $72,702

Horsepen, VA $72,224

Hurley, VA $72,329

Jewell Ridge, VA $72,375

Keen Mountain, VA $72,658

Mavisdale, VA $72,382

Maxie, VA $72,596

North Tazewell, VA $72,364

Oakwood, VA $72,698

Pilgrims Knob, VA $72,501

Pocahontas, VA $72,264

Pounding Mill, VA $72,476

Raven, VA $72,638

Red Ash, VA $72,705

Richlands, VA $72,664

Rowe, VA $72,409

Shortt Gap, VA $72,570

Swords Creek, VA $72,388

Tazewell, VA $72,250

Vansant, VA $72,389

Whitewood, VA $72,398

Wolford, VA $72,410

Boydton, VA $73,684

Bracey, VA $73,873

Brodnax, VA $74,158

Buckingham, VA $72,859

Burkeville, VA $73,986

Charlotte Court House, VA $72,927

Chase City, VA $73,304

Clarksville, VA $73,815

Crewe, VA $74,458

Cullen, VA $72,709

Dillwyn, VA $73,586

Drakes Branch, VA $73,297

Dundas, VA $74,387

Evergreen, VA $71,813

Fort Mitchell, VA $73,296

Green Bay, VA $73,578

Hampden Sydney, VA $73,759

Kenbridge, VA $73,989

Keysville, VA $73,289

La Crosse, VA $73,760

Lunenburg, VA $73,428

Meherrin, VA $73,436

Nottoway, VA $74,344

Pamplin, VA $72,466

Phenix, VA $72,139

Prospect, VA $72,921

Randolph, VA $73,045

Red House, VA $71,928

Red Oak, VA $73,399

Rice, VA $74,081

Saxe, VA $73,240

Skipwith, VA $73,450

South Hill, VA $73,732

Victoria, VA $73,687

Wylliesburg, VA $73,333

Roanoke, VA $71,908

Wachapreague, VA $74,665

Wardtown, VA $74,519

Wattsville, VA $74,735

Willis Wharf, VA $74,643

Windsor, VA $74,007

Withams, VA $74,676

Norfolk, VA $73,627

Newport News, VA $73,792

Fort Eustis, VA $73,821

Hampton, VA $73,837

Fort Monroe, VA $73,797

Poquoson, VA $73,813

Yorktown, VA $73,900

Lackey, VA $73,930

Seaford, VA $73,840

Portsmouth, VA $73,647

Fort Lee, VA $76,154

Petersburg, VA $76,154

Virginia State University, VA $76,154

Alberta, VA $74,650

Ammon, VA $75,650

Blackstone, VA $75,010

Boykins, VA $73,943

Branchville, VA $73,767

Capron, VA $74,307

Round Hill, VA $79,839

Catharpin, VA $82,830

Delaplane, VA $79,004

Ashburn, VA $83,173

Chantilly, VA $84,049

Gainesville, VA $82,156

Hamilton, VA $80,915

Lincoln, VA $80,836

Sterling, VA $84,185

Haymarket, VA $82,078

Herndon, VA $84,495

Leesburg, VA $81,866

Lovettsville, VA $80,052

Nokesville, VA $82,257

Upperville, VA $79,265

Warrenton, VA $79,553

Reston, VA $84,981

Waterford, VA $80,782

The Plains, VA $81,009

Doswell, VA $76,138

Dutton, VA $74,510

Fork Union, VA $74,523

Foster, VA $74,270

Glen Allen, VA $76,310

Gloucester, VA $74,431

Gloucester Point, VA $73,980

Goochland, VA $75,477

Grimstead, VA $74,457

Gum Spring, VA $75,477

Gwynn, VA $74,456

Hadensville, VA $75,359

Hallieford, VA $74,434

Hanover, VA $76,153

Hardyville, VA $74,655

Hartfield, VA $74,681

Hayes, VA $74,027

Henrico, VA $76,366

Hudgins, VA $74,399

Jamaica, VA $75,328

Jamestown, VA $74,197

Jetersville, VA $74,514

Kents Store, VA $74,690

King And Queen Court House, VA $75,442

King William, VA $75,833

Lanexa, VA $75,325

Lightfoot, VA $74,561

Little Plymouth, VA $75,347

Locust Hill, VA $74,905

Louisa, VA $75,465

Macon, VA $75,551

Maidens, VA $75,765

Manakin Sabot, VA $76,013

Mannboro, VA $75,519

Manquin, VA $76,054

Maryus, VA $73,990

Mascot, VA $75,125

Mathews, VA $74,314

Burgess, VA $75,602

Accomac, VA $74,606

Assawoman, VA $74,636

Atlantic, VA $74,736

Battery Park, VA $73,802

Belle Haven, VA $74,563

Birdsnest, VA $74,422

Bloxom, VA $74,720

Cape Charles, VA $74,320

Capeville, VA $74,335

Carrollton, VA $73,793

Carrsville, VA $74,130

Cheriton, VA $74,327

Chesapeake, VA $73,821

Chincoteague Island, VA $74,784

Wallops Island, VA $74,729

Craddockville, VA $74,574

Davis Wharf, VA $74,559

Eastville, VA $74,355

Exmore, VA $74,530

Franktown, VA $74,447

Greenbackville, VA $74,954

Greenbush, VA $74,739

Hacksneck, VA $74,532

Hallwood, VA $74,700

Harborton, VA $74,715

Horntown, VA $74,827

Oak Hall, VA $74,673

Isle Of Wight, VA $73,959

Jamesville, VA $74,490

Jenkins Bridge, VA $74,712

Keller, VA $74,622

Locustville, VA $74,619

Machipongo, VA $74,410

Mappsville, VA $74,684

Marionville, VA $74,410

Mears, VA $74,645

Melfa, VA $74,632

Modest Town, VA $74,825

Nassawadox, VA $74,487

Nelsonia, VA $74,830

New Church, VA $74,803

Onancock, VA $74,695

Onley, VA $74,612

Oyster, VA $74,344

Painter, VA $74,577

Parksley, VA $74,735

Pungoteague, VA $74,608

Quinby, VA $74,412

Rescue, VA $73,798

Sanford, VA $74,815

Saxis, VA $74,827

Seaview, VA $74,329

Smithfield, VA $73,878

Suffolk, VA $73,844

Tangier, VA $75,012

Tasley, VA $74,772

Temperanceville, VA $74,700

Townsend, VA $74,344

Virginia Beach, VA $74,804

Dulles, VA $85,005

Aldie, VA $82,322

Amissville, VA $78,316

Arcola, VA $83,147

Manassas, VA $83,283

Marshall, VA $79,465

Middleburg, VA $80,926

Catlett, VA $81,306

Centreville, VA $83,619

Clifton, VA $84,324

Orlean, VA $78,749

Paeonian Springs, VA $81,303

Paris, VA $78,749

Philomont, VA $80,687

Purcellville, VA $80,089

Bluemont, VA $79,017

Bristow, VA $82,637

Broad Run, VA $81,167

Calverton, VA $80,983

Casanova, VA $81,118

Rectortown, VA $79,367

Mechanicsville, VA $76,213

Midlothian, VA $76,097

Millers Tavern, VA $76,204

Mineral, VA $75,930

Moon, VA $74,346

Moseley, VA $75,844

New Canton, VA $74,201

New Kent, VA $75,796

New Point, VA $74,159

Newtown, VA $76,438

Norge, VA $74,671

North, VA $74,411

Oilville, VA $75,862

Onemo, VA $74,253

Ordinary, VA $74,091

Port Haywood, VA $74,148

Powhatan, VA $75,611

Providence Forge, VA $75,665

Quinton, VA $76,053

Rockville, VA $75,947

Ruthville, VA $75,509

Saint Stephens Church, VA $76,195

Saluda, VA $74,934

Sandston, VA $76,230

Sandy Hook, VA $75,462

Schley, VA $74,267

Severn, VA $74,030

Shacklefords, VA $74,974

State Farm, VA $75,801

Stevensville, VA $75,621

Studley, VA $76,207

Susan, VA $74,178

Toano, VA $74,905

Topping, VA $74,838

Trevilians, VA $75,417

Richmond, VA $76,387

Urbanna, VA $75,195

Wake, VA $74,725

Walkerton, VA $75,728

Ware Neck, VA $74,297

Water View, VA $75,179

West Point, VA $75,437

White Marsh, VA $74,173

Wicomico, VA $74,042

Williamsburg, VA $74,170

Woods Cross Roads, VA $74,439

Montpelier, VA $75,833

Oakton, VA $85,243

Occoquan, VA $84,615

Quantico, VA $81,803

Springfield, VA $86,002

Triangle, VA $82,395

Vienna, VA $86,001

Woodbridge, VA $84,004

Arlington, VA $86,434

Fort Myer, VA $86,436

Mattaponi, VA $75,156

Dhs, VA $86,435

Fort Valley, VA $74,726

Star Tannery, VA $73,995

Stephens City, VA $76,825

Stephenson, VA $76,876

Toms Brook, VA $74,684

White Post, VA $77,486

Woodstock, VA $74,067

Culpeper, VA $76,513

Aroda, VA $74,640

Banco, VA $74,892

Bealeton, VA $79,214

Boston, VA $76,311

Brandy Station, VA $77,855

Brightwood, VA $75,273

Castleton, VA $77,150

Elkwood, VA $77,753

Etlan, VA $75,100

Goldvein, VA $79,564

Graves Mill, VA $74,538

Haywood, VA $75,253

Hood, VA $74,068

Jeffersonton, VA $78,723

Leon, VA $75,591

Lignum, VA $77,304

Madison, VA $74,531

Midland, VA $80,003

Mitchells, VA $75,903

Oakpark, VA $75,004

Pratts, VA $74,523

Radiant, VA $74,799

Rapidan, VA $75,474

Remington, VA $78,585

Reva, VA $75,674

Richardsville, VA $77,949

Rixeyville, VA $77,747

Rochelle, VA $74,500

Somerville, VA $80,156

Sperryville, VA $75,600

Stevensburg, VA $77,458

Sumerduck, VA $78,606

Syria, VA $74,249

Viewtown, VA $77,798

Washington, VA $76,927

Wolftown, VA $74,074

Woodville, VA $76,347

Harrisonburg, VA $74,376

Basye, VA $73,782

Bergton, VA $73,554

Bridgewater, VA $74,237

Broadway, VA $74,008

Criders, VA $73,686

Dayton, VA $73,983

Edinburg, VA $73,907

Elkton, VA $74,130

Alexandria, VA $86,425

Fredericksburg, VA $78,308

Bowling Green, VA $76,788

Burr Hill, VA $76,797

Callao, VA $76,355

Caret, VA $77,266

Center Cross, VA $75,951

Champlain, VA $77,089

Coles Point, VA $77,378

Colonial Beach, VA $77,813

Corbin, VA $77,332

Dahlgren, VA $80,365

Dogue, VA $77,761

Dunnsville, VA $76,224

Edwardsville, VA $75,700

Farnham, VA $75,924

Garrisonville, VA $81,024

Hague, VA $76,819

Hartwood, VA $78,534

Haynesville, VA $76,755

Heathsville, VA $75,629

Hustle, VA $77,136

Irvington, VA $75,023

Jersey, VA $77,868

Kilmarnock, VA $75,087

King George, VA $79,083

Kinsale, VA $76,670

Ladysmith, VA $76,344

Lancaster, VA $75,271

Laneview, VA $75,454

Lively, VA $75,341

Locust Grove, VA $76,819

Loretto, VA $77,150

Lottsburg, VA $76,213

Merry Point, VA $75,153

Milford, VA $76,505

Mollusk, VA $75,180

Montross, VA $77,321

Morattico, VA $75,570

Mount Holly, VA $77,063

Ninde, VA $79,259

Nuttsville, VA $75,496

Oldhams, VA $76,608

Ophelia, VA $75,642

Partlow, VA $77,007

Port Royal, VA $77,130

Rappahannock Academy, VA $77,145

Reedville, VA $75,585

Rhoadesville, VA $76,095

Rollins Fork, VA $77,810

Fulks Run, VA $73,823

Hinton, VA $73,755

Keezletown, VA $74,114

Lacey Spring, VA $74,151

Linville, VA $74,113

Luray, VA $74,351

Mc Gaheysville, VA $74,200

Mount Crawford, VA $74,202

Mount Jackson, VA $73,960

Mount Solon, VA $73,970

New Market, VA $74,131

Orkney Springs, VA $73,800

Penn Laird, VA $74,233

Quicksburg, VA $74,034

Pleasant Valley, VA $74,193

Shenandoah, VA $74,156

Singers Glen, VA $74,108

Stanley, VA $74,162

Timberville, VA $74,143

Charlottesville, VA $74,276

Afton, VA $73,454

Arrington, VA $71,993

Barboursville, VA $74,565

Batesville, VA $74,100

Covesville, VA $73,460

Crozet, VA $74,135

Dyke, VA $74,098

Ruby, VA $80,637

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	$94,852	$46.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$94,852	$46.0	20%
Energy & Utilities	$90,900	$44.0	15%
Aerospace & Defense	$86,947	$42.0	10%
MFG Durable	$86,947	$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.

$73,213

Average $79,043/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	$79,043	$6,587	$1,520	$38
25th Percentile	$73,213	$6,101	$1,408	$35

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