What are the main factors that influence an Assistant PLant 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 Assistant PLant Engineer?

The Energy & Utilities industry offers the highest average compensation for Assistant PLant Engineer roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How does experience change An Assistant PLant Engineer's salary?

An Assistant PLant Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $77,560 for beginners, reaching about $110,684 at mid-level, and approach $154,838 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Assistant PLant Engineer?

Assistant PLant Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Assistant PLant Engineer roles are District of Columbia $84,720, California $84,399, Massachusetts $83,274. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Assistant PLant Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Assistant PLant Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Assistant Plant Manager: $139,141; Plant Maintenance Engineer: $99,236; Plant Process Engineer: $99,146; Plant Design Engineer: $94,898; Plant Engineer: $90,768.

Assistant PLant Engineer Salary in Maryland

How much does an Assistant PLant Engineer make in Maryland? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant PLant Engineer in Maryland is $78,897 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $91,156
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $73,557 to $85,314
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $68,696

10% $68,696

50% (Median) $78,897

90% $91,156

Assistant PLant Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$85,314	$7,109	$1,641	$41
Average	$78,897	$6,575	$1,517	$38
25th Percentile	$73,557	$6,130	$1,415	$35

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Key Factors That Influence Assistant PLant Engineer Salaries

An Assistant PLant 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 Assistant PLant Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant PLant 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): $77,560
Early Career (1-2 years): $94,432
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $110,684
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $129,643
Expert (over 8 years): $154,838

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Assistant PLant Engineer	less than 1 year	$77,560
Civil Engineer II	1-2 years	$94,432
Civil Engineer III	2-4 years	$110,684
Civil Engineer IV	5-8 years	$129,643
Civil Engineer V	over 8 years	$154,838

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

District of Columbia: $84,720.
California: $84,399.
Massachusetts: $83,274.

District of Columbia $84,720 California $84,399 Massachusetts $83,274 Washington $82,968 New Jersey $82,937 Alaska $82,830 Connecticut $81,774 New York $81,346

Hawaii $79,976 Rhode Island $79,333 Maryland $78,897 Minnesota $78,300 Colorado $78,071 Illinois $77,994 Oregon $77,703 Delaware $77,489

New Hampshire $77,354 Virginia $77,053 Pennsylvania $76,173 Nevada $75,729 North Dakota $75,584 Michigan $75,354 Wisconsin $75,270 Vermont $75,102

Texas $74,635 Maine $74,604 Arizona $74,558 Ohio $74,505 Georgia $73,801 Indiana $73,449 Wyoming $73,380 Utah $73,273

Iowa $73,227 Kansas $72,860 Louisiana $72,753 North Carolina $72,714 Missouri $72,699 Florida $72,401 Montana $72,240 Nebraska $72,087

Kentucky $72,003 South Carolina $71,697 Tennessee $71,505 Idaho $71,429 New Mexico $70,870 Oklahoma $70,748 Alabama $70,296 South Dakota $69,539

Arkansas $69,126 West Virginia $68,904 Mississippi $68,238

Top Paying Cities for Assistant PLant 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:

Owings: $81,237
Riverdale: $84,143
College Park: $84,047

Owings, MD $81,237

Riverdale, MD $84,143

College Park, MD $84,047

Fort Washington, MD $83,992

Oxon Hill, MD $84,234

Suitland, MD $84,207

District Heights, MD $84,165

Temple Hills, MD $84,209

Deale, MD $80,860

Dunkirk, MD $81,716

Fort George G Meade, MD $79,841

Friendship, MD $81,118

Fulton, MD $80,903

Andrews Air Force Base, MD $83,923

Savage, MD $79,960

Shady Side, MD $80,222

Galesville, MD $80,576

Greenbelt, MD $83,755

Glenn Dale, MD $82,830

Upper Marlboro, MD $82,910

Harwood, MD $80,886

Highland, MD $80,829

West River, MD $80,901

Tracys Landing, MD $80,958

Hyattsville, MD $84,211

Jessup, MD $79,567

Bethesda, MD $84,236

Glen Echo, MD $84,220

Chevy Chase, MD $84,226

Cabin John, MD $84,203

Olney, MD $82,307

Brookeville, MD $80,770

Poolesville, MD $81,481

Barnesville, MD $80,347

Beallsville, MD $80,495

Boyds, MD $81,111

Dickerson, MD $80,402

Rockville, MD $83,275

Potomac, MD $83,516

Derwood, MD $82,392

Sandy Spring, MD $81,912

Ashton, MD $81,731

Brinklow, MD $81,124

Burtonsville, MD $82,074

Montgomery Village, MD $81,402

Kensington, MD $84,156

Garrett Park, MD $84,057

Suburb Maryland Fac, MD $83,396

Silver Spring, MD $84,107

Takoma Park, MD $84,217

Aberdeen, MD $77,141

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD $77,125

Abingdon, MD $77,721

Gunpowder, MD $78,189

Arnold, MD $79,101

Baldwin, MD $78,043

Bel Air, MD $77,394

Belcamp, MD $77,507

Benson, MD $77,039

Boring, MD $77,210

Brooklandville, MD $78,803

Butler, MD $77,935

Chase, MD $78,550

Churchville, MD $76,816

Clarksville, MD $79,971

Cockeysville, MD $78,084

Hunt Valley, MD $78,412

Crownsville, MD $79,635

Darlington, MD $76,136

Davidsonville, MD $80,797

Dayton, MD $79,921

Edgewater, MD $80,057

Edgewood, MD $77,957

Ellicott City, MD $78,958

Columbia, MD $79,550

Fallston, MD $77,754

Finksburg, MD $77,781

Forest Hill, MD $76,973

Fork, MD $78,307

Fort Howard, MD $78,801

Freeland, MD $75,426

Gambrills, MD $79,936

Gibson Island, MD $78,845

Glen Arm, MD $78,596

Glen Burnie, MD $78,938

Glyndon, MD $78,183

Hampstead, MD $76,386

Elkridge, MD $79,025

Hanover, MD $79,070

Harmans, MD $79,066

Havre De Grace, MD $76,640

Hydes, MD $78,313

Jarrettsville, MD $76,717

Joppa, MD $78,156

Kingsville, MD $78,329

Lineboro, MD $75,234

Linthicum Heights, MD $78,951

Long Green, MD $78,467

Spencerville, MD $81,952

Clarksburg, MD $80,160

Damascus, MD $79,469

Germantown, MD $81,844

Annapolis, MD $79,712

Cumberland, MD $72,411

Accident, MD $72,290

Barton, MD $72,630

Bittinger, MD $72,494

Bloomington, MD $72,752

Corriganville, MD $71,951

Eckhart Mines, MD $72,349

Ellerslie, MD $72,043

Flintstone, MD $72,429

Friendsville, MD $72,270

Frostburg, MD $72,250

Grantsville, MD $72,253

Kitzmiller, MD $72,258

Lonaconing, MD $72,499

Luke, MD $72,757

Mc Henry, MD $72,297

Midland, MD $72,742

Midlothian, MD $72,260

Mount Savage, MD $71,929

Oakland, MD $72,088

Oldtown, MD $72,528

Pinto, MD $72,662

Rawlings, MD $72,685

Spring Gap, MD $72,616

Swanton, MD $72,440

Westernport, MD $72,754

Easton, MD $78,132

Barclay, MD $77,479

Bethlehem, MD $77,579

Betterton, MD $77,537

Bozman, MD $78,798

Cambridge, MD $77,582

Centreville, MD $78,213

Chester, MD $78,817

Chestertown, MD $77,899

Church Creek, MD $77,460

Church Hill, MD $77,794

Claiborne, MD $78,939

Cordova, MD $77,867

Crapo, MD $76,777

Crocheron, MD $76,223

Crumpton, MD $77,390

Denton, MD $77,461

East New Market, MD $77,273

Federalsburg, MD $77,258

Fishing Creek, MD $77,062

Galena, MD $77,181

Goldsboro, MD $77,312

Grasonville, MD $78,667

Greensboro, MD $77,326

Henderson, MD $77,397

Hillsboro, MD $77,923

Hurlock, MD $77,291

Ingleside, MD $77,541

Kennedyville, MD $77,319

Mcdaniel, MD $78,908

Madison, MD $78,063

Marydel, MD $77,185

Massey, MD $77,200

Millington, MD $77,309

Neavitt, MD $78,896

Newcomb, MD $78,352

Oxford, MD $77,965

Preston, MD $77,550

Price, MD $77,847

Queen Anne, MD $78,051

Queenstown, MD $78,495

Rhodesdale, MD $76,828

Ridgely, MD $77,631

Rock Hall, MD $78,374

Royal Oak, MD $78,207

Saint Michaels, MD $78,737

Secretary, MD $77,568

Sherwood, MD $79,378

Deal Island, MD $75,640

Eden, MD $75,789

Ewell, MD $75,404

Fruitland, MD $76,049

Girdletree, MD $75,231

Hebron, MD $75,978

Linkwood, MD $77,050

Manokin, MD $75,539

Mardela Springs, MD $76,251

Marion Station, MD $75,274

Nanticoke, MD $75,944

Newark, MD $75,628

Ocean City, MD $75,992

Parsonsburg, MD $75,840

Pittsville, MD $75,842

Pocomoke City, MD $75,372

Powellville, MD $75,804

Princess Anne, MD $75,735

Quantico, MD $75,829

Rehobeth, MD $75,252

Sharptown, MD $76,670

Showell, MD $75,841

Snow Hill, MD $75,572

Stockton, MD $75,120

Tyaskin, MD $75,755

Tylerton, MD $75,493

Upper Fairmount, MD $75,724

Vienna, MD $76,413

Westover, MD $75,539

Whaleyville, MD $75,801

Willards, MD $75,831

Delmar, MD $76,032

North East, MD $76,710

Perry Point, MD $76,598

Perryville, MD $76,570

Port Deposit, MD $76,381

Rising Sun, MD $76,131

Warwick, MD $77,165

Cecilton, MD $77,112

Charlestown, MD $76,699

Chesapeake City, MD $77,110

Childs, MD $77,007

Stevensville, MD $79,018

Colora, MD $76,063

Conowingo, MD $75,934

Earleville, MD $77,038

Elk Mills, MD $77,033

Elkton, MD $76,977

Georgetown, MD $77,096

Lutherville Timonium, MD $78,738

Abell, MD $77,954

Accokeek, MD $83,302

Aquasco, MD $81,241

Avenue, MD $78,079

Barstow, MD $80,271

Bel Alton, MD $80,668

Benedict, MD $80,614

Brandywine, MD $82,513

Broomes Island, MD $79,360

Bryans Road, MD $83,140

Bryantown, MD $81,636

Bushwood, MD $78,136

California, MD $78,069

Callaway, MD $77,524

Chaptico, MD $78,878

Charlotte Hall, MD $80,068

Cheltenham, MD $83,285

Clements, MD $78,879

Cobb Island, MD $78,171

Coltons Point, MD $77,804

Compton, MD $78,227

Dameron, MD $76,536

Dowell, MD $78,312

Drayden, MD $76,720

Faulkner, MD $80,238

Great Mills, MD $77,650

Helen, MD $79,615

Hollywood, MD $78,530

Hughesville, MD $81,092

Huntingtown, MD $80,759

Indian Head, MD $81,261

Ironsides, MD $80,934

Issue, MD $78,593

La Plata, MD $81,492

Leonardtown, MD $77,939

Lexington Park, MD $77,412

Loveville, MD $78,756

Lusby, MD $78,459

Marbury, MD $81,913

Mechanicsville, MD $79,599

Morganza, MD $79,134

Mount Victoria, MD $78,224

Nanjemoy, MD $79,982

Newburg, MD $79,180

Park Hall, MD $77,185

Patuxent River, MD $77,592

Piney Point, MD $76,839

Pomfret, MD $82,377

Port Republic, MD $79,792

Port Tobacco, MD $81,191

Prince Frederick, MD $80,277

Ridge, MD $76,197

Rock Point, MD $79,152

Saint Inigoes, MD $76,442

Saint Leonard, MD $79,407

Saint Marys City, MD $77,169

Scotland, MD $75,692

Solomons, MD $78,241

Sunderland, MD $80,919

Tall Timbers, MD $76,937

Valley Lee, MD $76,968

Welcome, MD $80,686

White Plains, MD $82,385

Southern Md Facility, MD $83,391

Annapolis Junction, MD $79,748

Lanham, MD $83,707

Beltsville, MD $83,587

Laurel, MD $81,766

Bladensburg, MD $84,197

Lothian, MD $81,719

Mount Rainier, MD $84,237

North Beach, MD $80,583

Bowie, MD $81,752

Brentwood, MD $84,232

Capitol Heights, MD $84,195

Chesapeake Beach, MD $80,542

Churchton, MD $80,561

Clinton, MD $83,721

Still Pond, MD $77,541

Sudlersville, MD $77,396

Taylors Island, MD $78,084

Templeville, MD $77,189

Tilghman, MD $79,199

Toddville, MD $76,399

Trappe, MD $77,630

Wingate, MD $76,699

Wittman, MD $78,938

Woolford, MD $77,761

Worton, MD $77,807

Wye Mills, MD $78,359

Frederick, MD $77,471

Adamstown, MD $79,082

Big Pool, MD $73,460

Boonsboro, MD $76,077

Braddock Heights, MD $77,432

Brownsville, MD $77,206

Brunswick, MD $77,920

Buckeystown, MD $78,493

Burkittsville, MD $77,331

Cascade, MD $75,384

Cavetown, MD $75,288

Chewsville, MD $75,405

Clear Spring, MD $74,396

Cooksville, MD $78,925

Emmitsburg, MD $75,635

Fairplay, MD $75,588

Funkstown, MD $75,580

Glenelg, MD $79,761

Glenwood, MD $79,370

Hagerstown, MD $75,197

Hancock, MD $73,098

Ijamsville, MD $78,888

Jefferson, MD $77,997

Keedysville, MD $76,318

Keymar, MD $76,279

Knoxville, MD $77,510

Ladiesburg, MD $76,554

Libertytown, MD $77,259

Lisbon, MD $78,935

Little Orleans, MD $72,693

Maugansville, MD $74,924

Middletown, MD $77,148

Monrovia, MD $78,715

Mount Airy, MD $78,243

Myersville, MD $76,145

New Market, MD $77,926

New Midway, MD $76,552

New Windsor, MD $77,244

Point Of Rocks, MD $78,932

Rocky Ridge, MD $76,043

Rohrersville, MD $76,838

Sabillasville, MD $75,486

Saint James, MD $75,599

Sharpsburg, MD $76,204

Smithsburg, MD $75,357

Sykesville, MD $78,445

Taneytown, MD $75,816

Thurmont, MD $76,129

Tuscarora, MD $79,234

Union Bridge, MD $76,930

Unionville, MD $77,302

Walkersville, MD $77,029

West Friendship, MD $79,098

Williamsport, MD $75,279

Woodbine, MD $78,927

Woodsboro, MD $76,663

Salisbury, MD $76,033

Allen, MD $75,929

Berlin, MD $75,849

Bishopville, MD $75,866

Bivalve, MD $76,145

Manchester, MD $75,467

Marriottsville, MD $78,758

Maryland Line, MD $75,234

Mayo, MD $79,880

Millersville, MD $79,229

Monkton, MD $77,365

Odenton, MD $80,030

Crofton, MD $80,488

Owings Mills, MD $78,602

Parkton, MD $76,178

Pasadena, MD $78,866

Perry Hall, MD $78,653

Perryman, MD $77,342

Phoenix, MD $78,239

Pylesville, MD $75,724

Randallstown, MD $78,723

Reisterstown, MD $78,416

Riderwood, MD $78,889

Riva, MD $80,186

Severn, MD $79,217

Severna Park, MD $79,110

Simpsonville, MD $79,881

Sparks Glencoe, MD $77,605

Crisfield, MD $75,459

Stevenson, MD $78,775

Dhs, MD $83,323

Waldorf, MD $82,338

Street, MD $76,069

Upperco, MD $77,146

Upper Falls, MD $78,407

Westminster, MD $77,149

Whiteford, MD $75,694

White Hall, MD $76,076

White Marsh, MD $78,580

Woodstock, MD $78,794

Baltimore, MD $78,897

Towson, MD $78,888

Gwynn Oak, MD $78,914

Pikesville, MD $78,858

Sparrows Point, MD $78,812

Middle River, MD $78,649

Essex, MD $78,835

Dundalk, MD $78,910

Brooklyn, MD $78,912

Curtis Bay, MD $78,928

Halethorpe, MD $78,921

Catonsville, MD $78,960

Parkville, MD $78,876

Nottingham, MD $78,795

Rosedale, MD $78,896

Windsor Mill, MD $78,872

Gaithersburg, MD $82,219

Washington Grove, MD $82,262

Assistant PLant Engineer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assistant PLant Engineer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Energy & Utilities and Insurance sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Assistant PLant Engineer positions in Transportation or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Assistant PLant Engineer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Assistant PLant Engineer

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Energy & Utilities	$102,566	$49.0	30%
Insurance	$98,621	$47.0	25%
Biotechnology	$94,676	$46.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$94,676	$46.0	20%
Software & Networking	$90,732	$44.0	15%

Assistant PLant Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant PLant 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.

$73,557

Average $78,897/year

$85,314

$6,130

Average $6,575/month

$7,109

$1,415

Average $1,517/week

$1,641

$35

Average $38/hour

$41

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$85,314	$7,109	$1,641	$41
Average	$78,897	$6,575	$1,517	$38
25th Percentile	$73,557	$6,130	$1,415	$35

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