What are the main factors that influence a 3rd Line Support 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 3rd Line Support Engineer?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for 3rd Line Support Engineer roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A 3rd Line Support Engineer's salary?

A 3rd Line Support Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $37,458 for beginners, reaching about $39,292 at mid-level, and approach $39,657 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a 3rd Line Support Engineer?

3rd Line Support Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for 3rd Line Support Engineer roles are District of Columbia $42,704, California $42,542, Massachusetts $41,975. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of 3rd Line Support Engineer roles make?

Salaries for 3rd Line Support Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Dean of On-Line Learning: $124,300; Transmission Line Engineer Senior Level: $122,419; Transmission Line Engineer: $120,109; Assembly Line Worker/Electrical Engineer: $99,251; Associate Underground Transmission Line Engineer: $99,219.

3rd Line Support Engineer Salary in Colorado

How much does a 3rd Line Support Engineer make in Colorado? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a 3rd Line Support Engineer in Colorado is $39,352 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $19.

However, a 3rd Line Support Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $42,147
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $35,508 to $40,815
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $32,008

10% $32,008

50% (Median) $39,352

90% $42,147

3rd Line Support Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$40,815	$3,401	$785	$20
Average	$39,352	$3,279	$757	$19
25th Percentile	$35,508	$2,959	$683	$17

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Key Factors That Influence 3rd Line Support Engineer Salaries

A 3rd Line Support 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 3rd Line Support Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a 3rd Line Support 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): $37,458
Early Career (1-2 years): $38,542
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $39,292
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $39,556
Expert (over 8 years): $39,657

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level 3rd Line Support Engineer	less than 1 year	$37,458
Early Career Level 3rd Line Support Engineer	1-2 years	$38,542
Mid-Level Level 3rd Line Support Engineer	2-4 years	$39,292
Senior-Level Level 3rd Line Support Engineer	5-8 years	$39,556
Expert Level 3rd Line Support Engineer	over 8 years	$39,657

How Do 3rd Line Support 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 3rd Line Support Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $42,704.
California: $42,542.
Massachusetts: $41,975.

District of Columbia $42,704 California $42,542 Massachusetts $41,975 Washington $41,821 New Jersey $41,805 Alaska $41,751 Connecticut $41,219 New York $41,003

Hawaii $40,313 Rhode Island $39,989 Maryland $39,769 Minnesota $39,468 Colorado $39,352 Illinois $39,314 Oregon $39,167 Delaware $39,059

New Hampshire $38,991 Virginia $38,839 Pennsylvania $38,396 Nevada $38,172 North Dakota $38,099 Michigan $37,983 Wisconsin $37,941 Vermont $37,856

Texas $37,621 Maine $37,605 Arizona $37,582 Ohio $37,555 Georgia $37,200 Indiana $37,023 Wyoming $36,988 Utah $36,934

Iowa $36,911 Kansas $36,726 Louisiana $36,672 North Carolina $36,653 Missouri $36,645 Florida $36,494 Montana $36,413 Nebraska $36,336

Kentucky $36,294 South Carolina $36,140 Tennessee $36,043 Idaho $36,005 New Mexico $35,723 Oklahoma $35,661 Alabama $35,434 South Dakota $35,052

Arkansas $34,844 West Virginia $34,732 Mississippi $34,396

Top Paying Cities for 3rd Line Support 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:

Glen Haven: $38,582
Hygiene: $39,923
Johnstown: $38,668

Glen Haven, CO $38,582

Hygiene, CO $39,923

Johnstown, CO $38,668

Laporte, CO $38,239

Livermore, CO $38,115

Loveland, CO $38,547

Lyons, CO $39,853

Masonville, CO $38,264

Mead, CO $39,107

Milliken, CO $38,614

Niwot, CO $40,236

Red Feather Lakes, CO $38,220

Severance, CO $38,294

Timnath, CO $38,245

Wellington, CO $38,031

Windsor, CO $38,300

Brighton, CO $39,249

Ault, CO $38,227

Briggsdale, CO $38,237

Carr, CO $37,580

Eastlake, CO $39,351

Eaton, CO $38,348

Evans, CO $38,543

Fort Lupton, CO $39,137

Galeton, CO $38,352

Gilcrest, CO $38,753

Gill, CO $38,414

Greeley, CO $38,448

Henderson, CO $39,310

Hudson, CO $39,008

Keenesburg, CO $38,820

Kersey, CO $38,419

La Salle, CO $38,687

Lucerne, CO $38,407

Nunn, CO $38,106

Orchard, CO $38,233

Pierce, CO $38,251

Ohio City, CO $38,645

Parlin, CO $38,463

Penrose, CO $38,127

Pitkin, CO $38,597

Poncha Springs, CO $38,335

Powderhorn, CO $38,383

Rockvale, CO $37,954

Sargents, CO $38,271

Twin Lakes, CO $39,535

Westcliffe, CO $37,975

Wetmore, CO $37,731

Durango, CO $38,490

Cahone, CO $38,396

Cortez, CO $38,367

Dolores, CO $38,458

Dove Creek, CO $38,357

Egnar, CO $38,379

Hesperus, CO $38,154

Lewis, CO $38,463

Mancos, CO $38,366

Marvel, CO $38,153

Mesa Verde National Park, CO $38,167

Pleasant View, CO $38,285

Rico, CO $38,467

Towaoc, CO $38,207

Yellow Jacket, CO $38,418

Montrose, CO $38,611

Austin, CO $38,661

Bedrock, CO $38,369

Cedaredge, CO $38,701

Cory, CO $38,652

Crawford, CO $38,543

Delta, CO $38,610

Eckert, CO $38,671

Hotchkiss, CO $38,647

Lazear, CO $38,618

Naturita, CO $38,447

Norwood, CO $38,462

Nucla, CO $38,506

Olathe, CO $38,568

Ophir, CO $38,504

Ouray, CO $38,497

Paonia, CO $38,824

Paradox, CO $38,390

Placerville, CO $38,468

Redvale, CO $38,480

Ridgway, CO $38,492

Silverton, CO $38,427

Somerset, CO $38,942

Telluride, CO $38,511

Grand Junction, CO $38,849

Platteville, CO $38,839

Roggen, CO $38,439

Weldona, CO $38,142

Wiggins, CO $38,346

Fort Morgan, CO $38,158

Log Lane Village, CO $38,283

Akron, CO $37,881

Amherst, CO $37,760

Atwood, CO $38,014

Brush, CO $38,011

Crook, CO $37,906

Eckley, CO $37,786

Fleming, CO $37,978

Grover, CO $37,948

Haxtun, CO $37,971

Hereford, CO $37,706

Hillrose, CO $38,048

Holyoke, CO $37,856

Idalia, CO $37,666

Iliff, CO $38,005

Julesburg, CO $37,852

Lindon, CO $37,719

Merino, CO $38,047

New Raymer, CO $38,038

Otis, CO $37,915

Ovid, CO $37,865

Padroni, CO $37,909

Paoli, CO $37,971

Peetz, CO $37,898

Sedgwick, CO $37,879

Snyder, CO $38,018

Sterling, CO $38,079

Stoneham, CO $38,040

Vernon, CO $37,702

Woodrow, CO $37,797

Wray, CO $37,777

Yuma, CO $37,903

Anton, CO $37,728

Arapahoe, CO $37,431

Arriba, CO $37,567

Bethune, CO $37,622

Burlington, CO $37,587

Calhan, CO $38,182

Cascade, CO $38,496

Cheyenne Wells, CO $37,485

Cope, CO $37,711

Cripple Creek, CO $38,423

Divide, CO $38,444

Flagler, CO $37,605

Florissant, CO $38,413

Fountain, CO $38,178

Genoa, CO $37,592

Green Mountain Falls, CO $38,486

Guffey, CO $38,371

Hugo, CO $37,362

Joes, CO $37,748

Karval, CO $37,145

Kirk, CO $37,717

Kit Carson, CO $37,439

Limon, CO $37,819

Lake George, CO $38,470

Manitou Springs, CO $38,496

Matheson, CO $37,791

Peyton, CO $38,362

Ramah, CO $37,547

Rush, CO $37,637

Seibert, CO $37,589

Simla, CO $37,963

Stratton, CO $37,627

U S A F Academy, CO $38,494

Victor, CO $38,406

Vona, CO $37,611

Wild Horse, CO $37,367

Woodland Park, CO $38,464

Yoder, CO $37,782

Colorado Springs, CO $38,496

Clifton, CO $38,824

Fruita, CO $38,728

Gateway, CO $38,455

Glade Park, CO $38,588

Loma, CO $38,742

Mack, CO $38,639

Palisade, CO $38,754

Whitewater, CO $38,586

Glenwood Springs, CO $39,223

Dinosaur, CO $38,575

Aspen, CO $39,958

Snowmass Village, CO $39,956

Avon, CO $39,598

Basalt, CO $39,831

Carbondale, CO $39,683

Collbran, CO $38,716

Craig, CO $39,000

De Beque, CO $38,711

Eagle, CO $39,436

Edwards, CO $39,520

Parachute, CO $38,913

Battlement Mesa, CO $38,877

Gypsum, CO $39,239

Hamilton, CO $39,167

Hayden, CO $39,056

Maybell, CO $38,623

Meeker, CO $39,170

Meredith, CO $39,700

Mesa, CO $38,697

Minturn, CO $39,477

Molina, CO $38,674

New Castle, CO $39,088

Rangely, CO $38,732

Red Cliff, CO $39,472

Rifle, CO $38,991

Silt, CO $38,975

Slater, CO $38,815

Snowmass, CO $39,876

Wolcott, CO $39,459

Woody Creek, CO $39,955

Vail, CO $39,646

Pueblo, CO $37,328

Colorado City, CO $37,583

Aguilar, CO $37,747

Arlington, CO $37,082

Avondale, CO $37,427

Beulah, CO $37,585

Boncarbo, CO $37,765

Boone, CO $37,549

Branson, CO $37,456

Campo, CO $37,318

Cheraw, CO $37,389

Crowley, CO $37,469

Eads, CO $37,416

Fort Lyon, CO $37,375

Fowler, CO $37,482

Gardner, CO $37,849

Granada, CO $37,500

Hartman, CO $37,572

Hasty, CO $37,457

Haswell, CO $37,235

Hoehne, CO $37,704

Holly, CO $37,453

Kim, CO $37,418

La Junta, CO $37,442

Lamar, CO $37,556

Las Animas, CO $37,421

La Veta, CO $37,915

Mc Clave, CO $37,463

Manzanola, CO $37,413

Model, CO $37,470

Olney Springs, CO $37,349

Ordway, CO $37,163

Pritchett, CO $37,420

Rocky Ford, CO $37,359

Rye, CO $37,640

Sheridan Lake, CO $37,431

Springfield, CO $37,496

Sugar City, CO $37,064

Swink, CO $37,405

Trinchera, CO $37,543

Trinidad, CO $37,706

Two Buttes, CO $37,495

Vilas, CO $37,489

Walsenburg, CO $37,715

Walsh, CO $37,449

Weston, CO $37,837

Wiley, CO $37,428

Alamosa, CO $38,203

Antonito, CO $38,178

Arboles, CO $38,256

Arvada, CO $39,353

Aurora, CO $39,326

Bayfield, CO $38,363

Broomfield, CO $39,526

Commerce City, CO $39,260

Dupont, CO $39,335

Eldorado Springs, CO $40,272

Lafayette, CO $39,915

Louisville, CO $39,964

Westminster, CO $39,335

Wheat Ridge, CO $39,333

Agate, CO $37,939

Bennett, CO $38,925

Byers, CO $38,461

Castle Rock, CO $38,631

Deer Trail, CO $38,207

Elbert, CO $38,387

Elizabeth, CO $38,711

Englewood, CO $39,326

Franktown, CO $38,606

Kiowa, CO $38,432

Larkspur, CO $38,506

Littleton, CO $39,287

Lone Tree, CO $39,183

Louviers, CO $39,129

Monument, CO $38,468

Palmer Lake, CO $38,472

Parker, CO $39,040

Sedalia, CO $38,651

Strasburg, CO $38,802

Watkins, CO $39,093

Denver, CO $39,322

Thornton, CO $39,352

Boulder, CO $40,466

Golden, CO $39,330

Alma, CO $39,108

Bailey, CO $39,020

Black Hawk, CO $39,723

Bond, CO $39,455

Breckenridge, CO $39,192

Buffalo Creek, CO $38,885

Burns, CO $39,202

Central City, CO $39,499

Clark, CO $38,831

Climax, CO $39,237

Coalmont, CO $38,764

Como, CO $38,631

Conifer, CO $39,121

Cowdrey, CO $38,607

Dillon, CO $39,168

Dumont, CO $39,359

Evergreen, CO $39,261

Empire, CO $39,179

Fairplay, CO $38,667

Fraser, CO $39,223

Frisco, CO $39,410

Georgetown, CO $39,150

Granby, CO $39,119

Grand Lake, CO $39,097

Grant, CO $38,819

Hartsel, CO $38,461

Hot Sulphur Springs, CO $39,066

Idaho Springs, CO $39,292

Idledale, CO $39,289

Indian Hills, CO $39,269

Jamestown, CO $40,401

Jefferson, CO $38,738

Kittredge, CO $39,273

Kremmling, CO $39,062

Leadville, CO $39,189

Mc Coy, CO $39,196

Morrison, CO $39,261

Nederland, CO $40,034

Oak Creek, CO $39,126

Parshall, CO $39,294

Phippsburg, CO $39,165

Pine, CO $38,932

Pinecliffe, CO $40,222

Rand, CO $38,766

Rollinsville, CO $39,847

Shawnee, CO $38,922

Silver Plume, CO $38,984

Steamboat Springs, CO $39,053

Tabernash, CO $39,315

Toponas, CO $39,150

Walden, CO $38,708

Ward, CO $39,928

Winter Park, CO $39,365

Yampa, CO $39,203

Silverthorne, CO $39,377

Longmont, CO $39,767

Allenspark, CO $39,587

Estes Park, CO $38,992

Bellvue, CO $38,493

Berthoud, CO $38,965

Dacono, CO $39,419

Drake, CO $38,507

Erie, CO $39,596

Firestone, CO $39,321

Fort Collins, CO $38,219

Frederick, CO $39,323

Blanca, CO $38,067

Capulin, CO $38,263

Center, CO $38,232

Chama, CO $37,937

Chimney Rock, CO $38,272

Chromo, CO $38,015

Conejos, CO $38,155

Creede, CO $38,355

Crestone, CO $38,085

Del Norte, CO $38,272

Fort Garland, CO $37,982

San Luis, CO $37,827

Homelake, CO $38,236

Hooper, CO $38,109

Ignacio, CO $38,198

Jaroso, CO $37,911

La Jara, CO $38,216

Manassa, CO $38,178

Moffat, CO $38,135

Monte Vista, CO $38,259

Mosca, CO $38,061

Pagosa Springs, CO $38,269

Romeo, CO $38,290

Saguache, CO $38,267

Sanford, CO $38,075

San Pablo, CO $37,880

South Fork, CO $38,310

Villa Grove, CO $38,187

Salida, CO $38,337

Almont, CO $39,324

Buena Vista, CO $39,263

Canon City, CO $38,166

Cimarron, CO $38,423

Coal Creek, CO $37,939

Coaldale, CO $38,243

Cotopaxi, CO $38,136

Crested Butte, CO $39,530

Florence, CO $37,879

Monarch, CO $38,417

Granite, CO $38,993

Gunnison, CO $38,453

Hillside, CO $38,121

Howard, CO $38,312

Lake City, CO $38,421

Nathrop, CO $38,452

3rd Line Support Engineer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For 3rd Line Support Engineer roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, 3rd Line Support Engineer positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view 3rd Line Support Engineer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a 3rd Line Support Engineer

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$47,223	$23.0	20%

3rd Line Support Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a 3rd Line Support 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.

$35,508

Average $39,352/year

$40,815

$2,959

Average $3,279/month

$3,401

$683

Average $757/week

$785

$17

Average $19/hour

$20

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$40,815	$3,401	$785	$20
Average	$39,352	$3,279	$757	$19
25th Percentile	$35,508	$2,959	$683	$17

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