What are the main factors that influence an Approvals 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 Approvals Engineer?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Approvals Engineer roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

How does experience change An Approvals Engineer's salary?

An Approvals Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $76,622 for beginners, reaching about $110,493 at mid-level, and approach $158,728 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Approvals Engineer?

Approvals Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Approvals Engineer roles are District of Columbia $102,160, California $101,772, Massachusetts $100,416. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Approvals Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Approvals Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Engineer VI: $187,043; Engineer II: $92,122; Ceramics Engineer: $90,404; Localization Engineer: $84,124; Locomotive Engineer: $81,376.

Approvals Engineer Salary in Virginia

How much does an Approvals Engineer make in Virginia? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Approvals Engineer in Virginia is $92,914 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $45.

However, an Approvals Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $104,666
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $86,711 to $99,065
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $81,062

10% $81,062

50% (Median) $92,914

90% $104,666

Approvals Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$99,065	$8,255	$1,905	$48
Average	$92,914	$7,743	$1,787	$45
25th Percentile	$86,711	$7,226	$1,668	$42

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Key Factors That Influence Approvals Engineer Salaries

An Approvals 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 Approvals Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Approvals 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): $76,622
Early Career (1-2 years): $91,633
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $110,493
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $134,529
Expert (over 8 years): $158,728

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Reliability Engineer I	less than 1 year	$76,622
Approvals Engineer	1-2 years	$91,633
Reliability Engineer III	2-4 years	$110,493
Reliability Engineer IV	5-8 years	$134,529
Reliability Engineer V	over 8 years	$158,728

How Do Approvals 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 Approvals Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $102,160.
California: $101,772.
Massachusetts: $100,416.

District of Columbia $102,160 California $101,772 Massachusetts $100,416 Washington $100,047 New Jersey $100,010 Alaska $99,881 Connecticut $98,607 New York $98,091

Hawaii $96,439 Rhode Island $95,664 Maryland $95,138 Minnesota $94,418 Colorado $94,141 Illinois $94,049 Oregon $93,699 Delaware $93,440

New Hampshire $93,278 Virginia $92,914 Pennsylvania $91,853 Nevada $91,318 North Dakota $91,143 Michigan $90,866 Wisconsin $90,764 Vermont $90,561

Texas $89,999 Maine $89,962 Arizona $89,906 Ohio $89,842 Georgia $88,993 Indiana $88,568 Wyoming $88,485 Utah $88,356

Iowa $88,301 Kansas $87,858 Louisiana $87,729 North Carolina $87,683 Missouri $87,664 Florida $87,304 Montana $87,111 Nebraska $86,926

Kentucky $86,825 South Carolina $86,455 Tennessee $86,225 Idaho $86,133 New Mexico $85,459 Oklahoma $85,311 Alabama $84,767 South Dakota $83,854

Arkansas $83,355 West Virginia $83,088 Mississippi $82,285

Top Paying Cities for Approvals 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: $85,450
Lambsburg: $85,632
Laurel Fork: $85,727

Ivanhoe, VA $85,450

Lambsburg, VA $85,632

Laurel Fork, VA $85,727

Marion, VA $85,004

Max Meadows, VA $85,585

Meadowview, VA $84,238

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $84,921

Rocky Gap, VA $84,968

Ruther Glen, VA $89,630

Sealston, VA $91,948

Sharps, VA $89,236

Spotsylvania, VA $90,467

Sparta, VA $89,993

Stafford, VA $94,604

Stratford, VA $90,981

Tappahannock, VA $89,787

Thornburg, VA $90,764

Unionville, VA $89,292

Village, VA $89,675

Warsaw, VA $89,993

Weems, VA $88,227

Sandy Point, VA $90,110

White Stone, VA $87,982

Wicomico Church, VA $88,623

Woodford, VA $90,394

Zacata, VA $90,700

Winchester, VA $90,274

Bentonville, VA $89,499

Berryville, VA $91,575

Boyce, VA $91,742

Brucetown, VA $90,334

Chester Gap, VA $91,208

Clear Brook, VA $89,880

Cross Junction, VA $86,964

Fishers Hill, VA $88,214

Flint Hill, VA $90,714

Front Royal, VA $90,766

Gore, VA $87,451

Hume, VA $91,940

Huntly, VA $90,866

Strasburg, VA $87,870

Linden, VA $92,163

Markham, VA $92,143

Maurertown, VA $86,675

Middletown, VA $89,586

Millwood, VA $91,579

Rileyville, VA $88,497

Earlysville, VA $87,200

Esmont, VA $86,394

Faber, VA $86,011

Fishersville, VA $86,812

Free Union, VA $87,056

Gordonsville, VA $87,969

Greenwood, VA $86,706

Ivy, VA $87,237

Keene, VA $86,742

Keswick, VA $87,410

Locust Dale, VA $88,363

Lovingston, VA $85,088

Lyndhurst, VA $85,729

Montpelier Station, VA $87,990

Nellysford, VA $85,829

North Garden, VA $86,658

Orange, VA $88,851

Palmyra, VA $87,447

Piney River, VA $84,692

Quinque, VA $87,422

Roseland, VA $85,018

Ruckersville, VA $87,386

Schuyler, VA $86,090

Shipman, VA $85,075

Somerset, VA $87,994

Stanardsville, VA $87,132

Troy, VA $87,543

Tyro, VA $85,250

Waynesboro, VA $86,944

White Hall, VA $87,100

Woodberry Forest, VA $88,334

Achilles, VA $86,992

Amelia Court House, VA $88,606

Ark, VA $87,545

Arvonia, VA $86,768

Ashland, VA $89,469

Aylett, VA $89,511

Barhamsville, VA $88,222

Beaumont, VA $88,586

Beaverdam, VA $89,461

Bena, VA $86,967

Bohannon, VA $87,323

Bremo Bluff, VA $87,332

Bruington, VA $89,332

Bumpass, VA $89,326

Cardinal, VA $87,362

Cartersville, VA $88,055

Charles City, VA $88,774

Christchurch, VA $88,050

Church View, VA $88,254

Cobbs Creek, VA $87,604

Columbia, VA $87,826

Crozier, VA $89,176

Cumberland, VA $87,338

Deltaville, VA $87,676

Diggs, VA $87,357

Redwood, VA $85,016

Rich Creek, VA $85,306

Ridgeway, VA $85,900

Riner, VA $85,298

Ripplemead, VA $85,075

Rocky Mount, VA $85,093

Salem, VA $84,677

Sandy Level, VA $85,274

Shawsville, VA $84,939

Spencer, VA $85,880

Staffordsville, VA $85,452

Stanleytown, VA $86,041

Stuart, VA $85,857

Thaxton, VA $84,837

Troutville, VA $84,805

Union Hall, VA $85,107

Vesta, VA $85,748

Villamont, VA $84,795

Vinton, VA $84,636

Wirtz, VA $84,845

Woolwine, VA $85,688

Bristol, VA $82,548

Abingdon, VA $83,772

Andover, VA $83,523

Appalachia, VA $83,523

Bee, VA $84,555

Ben Hur, VA $83,869

Big Stone Gap, VA $82,779

Birchleaf, VA $84,639

Blackwater, VA $82,882

Castlewood, VA $83,124

Cleveland, VA $84,133

Clinchco, VA $84,564

Clintwood, VA $84,468

Coeburn, VA $83,663

Damascus, VA $84,429

Dante, VA $84,138

Davenport, VA $84,720

Dryden, VA $83,050

Duffield, VA $82,347

Dungannon, VA $82,647

East Stone Gap, VA $82,953

Ewing, VA $84,929

Fort Blackmore, VA $82,118

Gate City, VA $81,557

Haysi, VA $85,048

Hiltons, VA $81,750

Honaker, VA $84,603

Jonesville, VA $84,074

Keokee, VA $83,295

Lebanon, VA $83,806

Mc Clure, VA $84,154

Mendota, VA $82,574

Nickelsville, VA $82,228

Nora, VA $83,933

Norton, VA $83,613

Pennington Gap, VA $83,275

Pound, VA $83,959

Rosedale, VA $84,510

Rose Hill, VA $84,781

Saint Charles, VA $83,764

Saint Paul, VA $83,654

Weber City, VA $81,308

Whitetop, VA $84,760

Wise, VA $83,837

Pulaski, VA $85,669

Atkins, VA $84,946

Austinville, VA $85,632

Barren Springs, VA $85,705

Bastian, VA $84,958

Bland, VA $85,157

Broadford, VA $84,869

Cana, VA $85,763

Ceres, VA $84,877

Chilhowie, VA $84,848

Cripple Creek, VA $85,232

Crockett, VA $85,212

Draper, VA $85,598

Dugspur, VA $85,661

Elk Creek, VA $85,172

Emory, VA $84,608

Fancy Gap, VA $85,690

Fries, VA $85,458

Galax, VA $85,597

Glade Spring, VA $84,440

Rural Retreat, VA $85,104

Saltville, VA $84,885

Speedwell, VA $85,159

Sugar Grove, VA $84,966

Tannersville, VA $84,819

Troutdale, VA $84,906

Willis, VA $85,616

Woodlawn, VA $85,650

Wytheville, VA $85,409

Staunton, VA $86,838

Augusta Springs, VA $86,471

Bacova, VA $86,065

Blue Grass, VA $86,099

Brownsburg, VA $85,585

Buena Vista, VA $84,884

Churchville, VA $87,080

Clifton Forge, VA $85,775

Covington, VA $85,310

Craigsville, VA $86,480

Crimora, VA $87,170

Deerfield, VA $86,549

Doe Hill, VA $86,475

Fairfield, VA $85,459

Fort Defiance, VA $87,233

Glen Wilton, VA $85,449

Goshen, VA $86,109

Greenville, VA $86,055

Grottoes, VA $87,250

Head Waters, VA $86,618

Hot Springs, VA $85,825

Iron Gate, VA $85,921

Lexington, VA $85,609

Low Moor, VA $85,721

Mc Dowell, VA $86,509

Middlebrook, VA $86,076

Millboro, VA $86,144

Mint Spring, VA $86,509

Montebello, VA $85,292

Monterey, VA $86,260

Mount Sidney, VA $87,272

Mustoe, VA $86,403

New Hope, VA $87,221

Port Republic, VA $87,203

Raphine, VA $85,689

Rockbridge Baths, VA $85,774

Selma, VA $85,805

Steeles Tavern, VA $85,865

Stuarts Draft, VA $86,186

Swoope, VA $86,685

Verona, VA $87,273

Vesuvius, VA $85,100

Warm Springs, VA $86,092

West Augusta, VA $86,737

Weyers Cave, VA $87,293

Williamsville, VA $86,557

Lynchburg, VA $83,614

Altavista, VA $84,407

Alton, VA $86,252

Amherst, VA $84,182

Appomattox, VA $84,333

Bedford, VA $84,848

Big Island, VA $84,383

Blairs, VA $86,231

Brookneal, VA $84,741

Buffalo Junction, VA $86,525

Callands, VA $85,814

Chatham, VA $85,884

Clifford, VA $84,310

Clover, VA $86,041

Cluster Springs, VA $86,520

Coleman Falls, VA $83,960

Concord, VA $83,729

Crystal Hill, VA $85,908

Danville, VA $86,300

Hillsville, VA $85,763

Carson, VA $89,068

Hiwassee, VA $85,482

Independence, VA $85,185

Annandale, VA $101,357

Burke, VA $100,407

Dumfries, VA $97,468

Dunn Loring, VA $101,487

Fairfax, VA $99,971

Fairfax Station, VA $99,700

Falls Church, VA $101,576

Fort Belvoir, VA $100,347

Great Falls, VA $99,975

Greenway, VA $101,574

Lorton, VA $99,781

Merrifield, VA $101,253

Mc Lean, VA $101,564

West Mclean, VA $101,574

Mount Vernon, VA $100,724

Newington, VA $100,492

Dry Fork, VA $86,064

Brooke, VA $93,916

Evington, VA $84,078

Forest, VA $83,913

Gladstone, VA $84,406

Gladys, VA $84,408

Glasgow, VA $84,948

Goode, VA $84,191

Gretna, VA $85,273

Halifax, VA $86,227

Howardsville, VA $86,088

Hurt, VA $84,796

Java, VA $85,786

Ararat, VA $85,742

Axton, VA $86,007

Bassett, VA $85,945

Belspring, VA $85,499

Bent Mountain, VA $84,773

Blacksburg, VA $85,095

Blue Ridge, VA $84,745

Boones Mill, VA $84,713

Buchanan, VA $85,031

Callaway, VA $84,935

Christiansburg, VA $85,104

Cascade, VA $85,932

Catawba, VA $84,886

Check, VA $85,067

Claudville, VA $85,692

Cloverdale, VA $84,587

Collinsville, VA $86,230

Copper Hill, VA $84,954

Critz, VA $85,829

Daleville, VA $84,674

Dublin, VA $85,544

Eagle Rock, VA $85,276

Eggleston, VA $85,372

Elliston, VA $84,868

Ferrum, VA $85,410

Fieldale, VA $86,108

Fincastle, VA $84,938

Floyd, VA $85,417

Glade Hill, VA $85,036

Glen Lyn, VA $85,100

Goodview, VA $84,736

Hardy, VA $84,701

Henry, VA $85,538

Huddleston, VA $85,015

Keeling, VA $86,145

Chester, VA $89,487

Chesterfield, VA $89,433

Church Road, VA $89,139

Colonial Heights, VA $89,523

Courtland, VA $87,372

Dendron, VA $87,634

Dewitt, VA $88,853

Dinwiddie, VA $89,095

Disputanta, VA $89,168

Dolphin, VA $87,876

Drewryville, VA $87,181

Ebony, VA $86,579

Elberon, VA $87,273

Emporia, VA $87,377

Ford, VA $88,931

Franklin, VA $87,103

Freeman, VA $87,857

Gasburg, VA $86,766

Hopewell, VA $89,339

Ivor, VA $87,243

Jarratt, VA $88,132

Lawrenceville, VA $87,551

Mc Kenney, VA $88,620

Meredithville, VA $87,424

Newsoms, VA $86,815

Prince George, VA $89,423

Rawlings, VA $88,279

Sedley, VA $87,489

Skippers, VA $87,028

Spring Grove, VA $88,108

Stony Creek, VA $88,615

Surry, VA $87,059

Sussex, VA $88,416

Sutherland, VA $89,348

Valentines, VA $86,847

Wakefield, VA $87,601

Warfield, VA $88,351

Waverly, VA $88,290

White Plains, VA $86,799

Wilsons, VA $88,667

Yale, VA $88,058

Zuni, VA $87,209

Claremont, VA $88,226

Farmville, VA $86,572

Baskerville, VA $86,430

Indian Valley, VA $85,541

Mc Coy, VA $85,356

Martinsville, VA $86,088

Meadows Of Dan, VA $85,770

Moneta, VA $84,876

Montvale, VA $84,875

Narrows, VA $85,357

Newbern, VA $85,431

New Castle, VA $84,942

Newport, VA $85,136

New River, VA $85,667

Oriskany, VA $85,107

Paint Bank, VA $84,974

Parrott, VA $85,396

Patrick Springs, VA $85,927

Pearisburg, VA $85,441

Pembroke, VA $85,440

Penhook, VA $85,319

Pilot, VA $85,134

Pittsville, VA $85,276

Radford, VA $85,571

Long Island, VA $84,728

Lowry, VA $84,351

Lynch Station, VA $84,737

Madison Heights, VA $83,615

Monroe, VA $84,033

Naruna, VA $84,473

Nathalie, VA $85,494

Natural Bridge, VA $85,216

Natural Bridge Station, VA $84,849

Nelson, VA $86,652

Norwood, VA $84,730

Ringgold, VA $86,177

Rustburg, VA $83,808

Scottsburg, VA $86,344

Scottsville, VA $86,811

South Boston, VA $86,420

Spout Spring, VA $83,962

Sutherlin, VA $86,184

Sweet Briar, VA $83,863

Vernon Hill, VA $86,083

Virgilina, VA $86,446

Wingina, VA $85,232

Amonate, VA $85,043

Bandy, VA $84,856

Big Rock, VA $85,318

Bishop, VA $84,865

Bluefield, VA $85,127

Boissevain, VA $84,918

Breaks, VA $85,178

Burkes Garden, VA $84,952

Cedar Bluff, VA $85,076

Doran, VA $85,426

Falls Mills, VA $84,918

Grundy, VA $85,461

Horsepen, VA $84,898

Hurley, VA $85,022

Jewell Ridge, VA $85,076

Keen Mountain, VA $85,408

Mavisdale, VA $85,084

Maxie, VA $85,335

North Tazewell, VA $85,063

Oakwood, VA $85,456

Pilgrims Knob, VA $85,224

Pocahontas, VA $84,946

Pounding Mill, VA $85,195

Raven, VA $85,385

Red Ash, VA $85,465

Richlands, VA $85,416

Rowe, VA $85,116

Shortt Gap, VA $85,306

Swords Creek, VA $85,091

Tazewell, VA $84,929

Vansant, VA $85,093

Whitewood, VA $85,103

Wolford, VA $85,118

Boydton, VA $86,615

Bracey, VA $86,837

Brodnax, VA $87,171

Buckingham, VA $85,645

Burkeville, VA $86,970

Charlotte Court House, VA $85,725

Chase City, VA $86,169

Clarksville, VA $86,768

Crewe, VA $87,525

Cullen, VA $85,469

Dillwyn, VA $86,500

Drakes Branch, VA $86,159

Dundas, VA $87,441

Evergreen, VA $84,415

Fort Mitchell, VA $86,158

Green Bay, VA $86,491

Hampden Sydney, VA $86,703

Kenbridge, VA $86,973

Keysville, VA $86,151

La Crosse, VA $86,704

Lunenburg, VA $86,314

Meherrin, VA $86,324

Nottoway, VA $87,391

Pamplin, VA $85,183

Phenix, VA $84,798

Prospect, VA $85,718

Randolph, VA $85,864

Red House, VA $84,550

Red Oak, VA $86,279

Rice, VA $87,081

Saxe, VA $86,093

Skipwith, VA $86,340

South Hill, VA $86,671

Victoria, VA $86,619

Wylliesburg, VA $86,203

Roanoke, VA $84,527

Wachapreague, VA $87,768

Wardtown, VA $87,597

Wattsville, VA $87,850

Willis Wharf, VA $87,742

Windsor, VA $86,994

Withams, VA $87,780

Norfolk, VA $86,548

Newport News, VA $86,742

Fort Eustis, VA $86,776

Hampton, VA $86,795

Fort Monroe, VA $86,747

Poquoson, VA $86,766

Yorktown, VA $86,869

Lackey, VA $86,904

Seaford, VA $86,799

Portsmouth, VA $86,572

Fort Lee, VA $89,519

Petersburg, VA $89,519

Virginia State University, VA $89,519

Alberta, VA $87,750

Ammon, VA $88,926

Blackstone, VA $88,174

Boykins, VA $86,919

Branchville, VA $86,712

Capron, VA $87,347

Round Hill, VA $93,850

Catharpin, VA $97,366

Delaplane, VA $92,868

Ashburn, VA $97,769

Chantilly, VA $98,798

Gainesville, VA $96,574

Hamilton, VA $95,115

Lincoln, VA $95,022

Sterling, VA $98,959

Haymarket, VA $96,481

Herndon, VA $99,323

Leesburg, VA $96,233

Lovettsville, VA $94,101

Nokesville, VA $96,693

Upperville, VA $93,175

Warrenton, VA $93,514

Reston, VA $99,894

Waterford, VA $94,958

The Plains, VA $95,226

Doswell, VA $89,499

Dutton, VA $87,586

Fork Union, VA $87,601

Foster, VA $87,303

Glen Allen, VA $89,701

Gloucester, VA $87,493

Gloucester Point, VA $86,963

Goochland, VA $88,723

Grimstead, VA $87,523

Gum Spring, VA $88,723

Gwynn, VA $87,522

Hadensville, VA $88,584

Hallieford, VA $87,496

Hanover, VA $89,517

Hardyville, VA $87,756

Hartfield, VA $87,787

Hayes, VA $87,018

Henrico, VA $89,768

Hudgins, VA $87,455

Jamaica, VA $88,547

Jamestown, VA $87,218

Jetersville, VA $87,590

Kents Store, VA $87,797

King And Queen Court House, VA $88,681

King William, VA $89,141

Lanexa, VA $88,544

Lightfoot, VA $87,646

Little Plymouth, VA $88,569

Locust Hill, VA $88,050

Louisa, VA $88,708

Macon, VA $88,809

Maidens, VA $89,061

Manakin Sabot, VA $89,353

Mannboro, VA $88,771

Manquin, VA $89,401

Maryus, VA $86,975

Mascot, VA $88,309

Mathews, VA $87,355

Burgess, VA $88,869

Accomac, VA $87,698

Assawoman, VA $87,733

Atlantic, VA $87,852

Battery Park, VA $86,754

Belle Haven, VA $87,648

Birdsnest, VA $87,482

Bloxom, VA $87,833

Cape Charles, VA $87,362

Capeville, VA $87,380

Carrollton, VA $86,743

Carrsville, VA $87,139

Cheriton, VA $87,371

Chesapeake, VA $86,776

Chincoteague Island, VA $87,908

Wallops Island, VA $87,843

Craddockville, VA $87,661

Davis Wharf, VA $87,643

Eastville, VA $87,404

Exmore, VA $87,610

Franktown, VA $87,512

Greenbackville, VA $88,107

Greenbush, VA $87,855

Hacksneck, VA $87,612

Hallwood, VA $87,809

Harborton, VA $87,827

Horntown, VA $87,959

Oak Hall, VA $87,778

Isle Of Wight, VA $86,938

Jamesville, VA $87,562

Jenkins Bridge, VA $87,823

Keller, VA $87,718

Locustville, VA $87,714

Machipongo, VA $87,469

Mappsville, VA $87,790

Marionville, VA $87,468

Mears, VA $87,744

Melfa, VA $87,729

Modest Town, VA $87,956

Nassawadox, VA $87,559

Nelsonia, VA $87,962

New Church, VA $87,930

Onancock, VA $87,803

Onley, VA $87,706

Oyster, VA $87,391

Painter, VA $87,664

Parksley, VA $87,851

Pungoteague, VA $87,701

Quinby, VA $87,470

Rescue, VA $86,749

Sanford, VA $87,945

Saxis, VA $87,959

Seaview, VA $87,373

Smithfield, VA $86,843

Suffolk, VA $86,803

Tangier, VA $88,176

Tasley, VA $87,894

Temperanceville, VA $87,809

Townsend, VA $87,390

Virginia Beach, VA $87,932

Dulles, VA $99,922

Aldie, VA $96,768

Amissville, VA $92,060

Arcola, VA $97,738

Manassas, VA $97,899

Marshall, VA $93,411

Middleburg, VA $95,128

Catlett, VA $95,574

Centreville, VA $98,294

Clifton, VA $99,122

Orlean, VA $92,569

Paeonian Springs, VA $95,571

Paris, VA $92,569

Philomont, VA $94,846

Purcellville, VA $94,143

Bluemont, VA $92,884

Bristow, VA $97,139

Broad Run, VA $95,411

Calverton, VA $95,194

Casanova, VA $95,354

Rectortown, VA $93,295

Mechanicsville, VA $89,587

Midlothian, VA $89,451

Millers Tavern, VA $89,577

Mineral, VA $89,255

Moon, VA $87,393

Moseley, VA $89,153

New Canton, VA $87,222

New Kent, VA $89,097

New Point, VA $87,173

Newtown, VA $89,852

Norge, VA $87,775

North, VA $87,470

Oilville, VA $89,175

Onemo, VA $87,283

Ordinary, VA $87,093

Port Haywood, VA $87,160

Powhatan, VA $88,879

Providence Forge, VA $88,944

Quinton, VA $89,400

Rockville, VA $89,275

Ruthville, VA $88,760

Saint Stephens Church, VA $89,566

Saluda, VA $88,084

Sandston, VA $89,607

Sandy Hook, VA $88,705

Schley, VA $87,300

Severn, VA $87,021

Shacklefords, VA $88,131

State Farm, VA $89,104

Stevensville, VA $88,891

Studley, VA $89,581

Susan, VA $87,195

Toano, VA $88,050

Topping, VA $87,971

Trevilians, VA $88,652

Richmond, VA $89,792

Urbanna, VA $88,390

Wake, VA $87,839

Walkerton, VA $89,018

Ware Neck, VA $87,335

Water View, VA $88,372

West Point, VA $88,675

White Marsh, VA $87,190

Wicomico, VA $87,036

Williamsburg, VA $87,186

Woods Cross Roads, VA $87,503

Montpelier, VA $89,141

Oakton, VA $100,203

Occoquan, VA $99,464

Quantico, VA $96,158

Springfield, VA $101,094

Triangle, VA $96,854

Vienna, VA $101,093

Woodbridge, VA $98,746

Arlington, VA $101,602

Fort Myer, VA $101,604

Mattaponi, VA $88,345

Dhs, VA $101,603

Fort Valley, VA $87,840

Star Tannery, VA $86,980

Stephens City, VA $90,307

Stephenson, VA $90,367

Toms Brook, VA $87,791

White Post, VA $91,084

Woodstock, VA $87,065

Culpeper, VA $89,940

Aroda, VA $87,738

Banco, VA $88,035

Bealeton, VA $93,115

Boston, VA $89,702

Brandy Station, VA $91,517

Brightwood, VA $88,483

Castleton, VA $90,689

Elkwood, VA $91,397

Etlan, VA $88,279

Goldvein, VA $93,527

Graves Mill, VA $87,618

Haywood, VA $88,460

Hood, VA $87,066

Jeffersonton, VA $92,538

Leon, VA $88,856

Lignum, VA $90,870

Madison, VA $87,611

Midland, VA $94,043

Mitchells, VA $89,224

Oakpark, VA $88,166

Pratts, VA $87,601

Radiant, VA $87,925

Rapidan, VA $88,719

Remington, VA $92,375

Reva, VA $88,954

Richardsville, VA $91,628

Rixeyville, VA $91,391

Rochelle, VA $87,574

Somerville, VA $94,223

Sperryville, VA $88,867

Stevensburg, VA $91,051

Sumerduck, VA $92,400

Syria, VA $87,279

Viewtown, VA $91,451

Washington, VA $90,427

Wolftown, VA $87,073

Woodville, VA $89,745

Harrisonburg, VA $87,428

Basye, VA $86,730

Bergton, VA $86,462

Bridgewater, VA $87,265

Broadway, VA $86,995

Criders, VA $86,617

Dayton, VA $86,966

Edinburg, VA $86,877

Elkton, VA $87,139

Alexandria, VA $101,591

Fredericksburg, VA $92,050

Bowling Green, VA $90,263

Burr Hill, VA $90,274

Callao, VA $89,755

Caret, VA $90,825

Center Cross, VA $89,280

Champlain, VA $90,618

Coles Point, VA $90,957

Colonial Beach, VA $91,468

Corbin, VA $90,903

Dahlgren, VA $94,468

Dogue, VA $91,408

Dunnsville, VA $89,601

Edwardsville, VA $88,985

Farnham, VA $89,248

Garrisonville, VA $95,243

Hague, VA $90,299

Hartwood, VA $92,315

Haynesville, VA $90,225

Heathsville, VA $88,902

Hustle, VA $90,672

Irvington, VA $88,189

Jersey, VA $91,533

Kilmarnock, VA $88,264

King George, VA $92,961

Kinsale, VA $90,125

Ladysmith, VA $89,742

Lancaster, VA $88,480

Laneview, VA $88,695

Lively, VA $88,562

Locust Grove, VA $90,300

Loretto, VA $90,689

Lottsburg, VA $89,587

Merry Point, VA $88,341

Milford, VA $89,931

Mollusk, VA $88,373

Montross, VA $90,890

Morattico, VA $88,832

Mount Holly, VA $90,587

Ninde, VA $93,168

Nuttsville, VA $88,745

Oldhams, VA $90,052

Ophelia, VA $88,916

Partlow, VA $90,521

Port Royal, VA $90,666

Rappahannock Academy, VA $90,683

Reedville, VA $88,850

Rhoadesville, VA $89,449

Rollins Fork, VA $91,465

Fulks Run, VA $86,778

Hinton, VA $86,698

Keezletown, VA $87,121

Lacey Spring, VA $87,164

Linville, VA $87,119

Luray, VA $87,398

Mc Gaheysville, VA $87,221

Mount Crawford, VA $87,224

Mount Jackson, VA $86,939

Mount Solon, VA $86,951

New Market, VA $87,140

Orkney Springs, VA $86,752

Penn Laird, VA $87,260

Quicksburg, VA $87,026

Pleasant Valley, VA $87,213

Shenandoah, VA $87,170

Singers Glen, VA $87,113

Stanley, VA $87,177

Timberville, VA $87,155

Charlottesville, VA $87,311

Afton, VA $86,344

Arrington, VA $84,627

Barboursville, VA $87,650

Batesville, VA $87,103

Covesville, VA $86,351

Crozet, VA $87,145

Dyke, VA $87,101

Ruby, VA $94,788

Approvals Engineer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Approvals Engineer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 10% above the average. In contrast, Approvals Engineer positions in Transportation or Telecom typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Approvals Engineer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Approvals Engineer

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$102,206	$49.0	10%
Biotechnology	$102,206	$49.0	10%
Chemicals	$102,206	$49.0	10%
Energy & Utilities	$102,206	$49.0	10%
Financial Services	$102,206	$49.0	10%

Approvals Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Approvals 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.

$86,711

Average $92,914/year

$99,065

$7,226

Average $7,743/month

$8,255

$1,668

Average $1,787/week

$1,905

$42

Average $45/hour

$48

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$99,065	$8,255	$1,905	$48
Average	$92,914	$7,743	$1,787	$45
25th Percentile	$86,711	$7,226	$1,668	$42

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