What are the main factors that influence a Control Systems Engineering'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 Control Systems Engineering?

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

How does experience change A Control Systems Engineering's salary?

A Control Systems Engineering's salary grows with experience: starting around $93,450 for beginners, reaching about $123,383 at mid-level, and approach $166,059 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Control Systems Engineering?

Control Systems Engineering salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Control Systems Engineering roles are District of Columbia $141,695, California $141,158, Massachusetts $139,276. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Control Systems Engineering roles make?

Salaries for Control Systems Engineering level roles vary by specialization: Control Systems Engineering Manager: $167,330; Control & Instrument Engineering Manager: $167,322; Control Systems Engineer V: $164,440; Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineering Manager: $163,494; Control Systems Engineer IV: $149,500.

Control Systems Engineering Salary in Vermont

How much does a Control Systems Engineering make in Vermont? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Control Systems Engineering in Vermont is $125,608 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $60.

However, a Control Systems Engineering's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $146,011
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $116,989 to $136,288
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $109,141

10% $109,141

50% (Median) $125,608

90% $146,011

Control Systems Engineering Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$136,288	$11,357	$2,621	$66
Average	$125,608	$10,467	$2,416	$60
25th Percentile	$116,989	$9,749	$2,250	$56

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Key Factors That Influence Control Systems Engineering Salaries

A Control Systems Engineering'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 Control Systems Engineering Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Control Systems Engineering'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): $93,450
Early Career (1-2 years): $108,540
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $123,383
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $150,946
Expert (over 8 years): $166,059

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Control & Instrument Engineer I	less than 1 year	$93,450
Control & Instrument Engineer II	1-2 years	$108,540
Control Systems Engineering	2-4 years	$123,383
Control & Instrument Engineer IV	5-8 years	$150,946
Control & Instrument Engineer V	over 8 years	$166,059

How Do Control Systems Engineering 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 Control Systems Engineerings. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $141,695.
California: $141,158.
Massachusetts: $139,276.

District of Columbia $141,695 California $141,158 Massachusetts $139,276 Washington $138,764 New Jersey $138,713 Alaska $138,534 Connecticut $136,768 New York $136,051

Hawaii $133,761 Rhode Island $132,686 Maryland $131,956 Minnesota $130,958 Colorado $130,574 Illinois $130,446 Oregon $129,960 Delaware $129,601

New Hampshire $129,376 Virginia $128,872 Pennsylvania $127,400 Nevada $126,658 North Dakota $126,415 Michigan $126,031 Wisconsin $125,890 Vermont $125,608

Texas $124,828 Maine $124,777 Arizona $124,700 Ohio $124,610 Georgia $123,433 Indiana $122,844 Wyoming $122,729 Utah $122,550

Iowa $122,473 Kansas $121,859 Louisiana $121,680 North Carolina $121,616 Missouri $121,590 Florida $121,091 Montana $120,822 Nebraska $120,566

Kentucky $120,425 South Carolina $119,914 Tennessee $119,594 Idaho $119,466 New Mexico $118,531 Oklahoma $118,327 Alabama $117,572 South Dakota $116,305

Arkansas $115,614 West Virginia $115,242 Mississippi $114,129

Top Paying Cities for Control Systems Engineering

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:

Adamant: $128,571
Barre: $128,764
Cabot: $128,482

Adamant, VT $128,571

Barre, VT $128,764

Cabot, VT $128,482

Calais, VT $128,594

East Barre, VT $128,569

East Calais, VT $128,571

East Montpelier, VT $128,657

Eden, VT $128,487

Eden Mills, VT $128,370

Graniteville, VT $128,757

Hyde Park, VT $128,676

Johnson, VT $128,839

Lake Elmore, VT $128,533

Marshfield, VT $128,503

Moretown, VT $128,848

Morrisville, VT $128,832

Moscow, VT $128,897

Northfield, VT $128,690

Northfield Falls, VT $129,292

North Hyde Park, VT $128,667

North Montpelier, VT $128,538

Plainfield, VT $128,520

Roxbury, VT $128,302

South Barre, VT $128,914

Waterbury, VT $128,885

Stowe, VT $128,903

Waitsfield, VT $128,831

Warren, VT $128,590

Washington, VT $128,339

Waterbury Center, VT $128,881

Websterville, VT $128,736

Williamstown, VT $128,586

Wolcott, VT $128,516

Woodbury, VT $128,389

Worcester, VT $128,517

Rutland, VT $128,513

Belmont, VT $128,117

Benson, VT $128,115

Bomoseen, VT $128,318

Brandon, VT $128,412

Bridport, VT $128,426

Castleton, VT $128,342

Center Rutland, VT $128,430

Chittenden, VT $128,135

Cuttingsville, VT $128,090

Danby, VT $128,309

East Middlebury, VT $128,497

East Poultney, VT $128,323

East Wallingford, VT $128,183

Fair Haven, VT $128,229

Florence, VT $128,185

Forest Dale, VT $128,418

Gaysville, VT $127,602

Granville, VT $128,205

Hancock, VT $128,185

Hydeville, VT $128,333

Killington, VT $128,171

Middlebury, VT $128,695

Middletown Springs, VT $128,254

Mount Holly, VT $128,135

North Clarendon, VT $128,323

Orwell, VT $128,309

Pawlet, VT $128,355

Pittsfield, VT $128,245

Pittsford, VT $128,368

Poultney, VT $128,343

Proctor, VT $128,485

Ripton, VT $128,337

Rochester, VT $128,270

Rupert, VT $128,258

Salisbury, VT $128,462

Shoreham, VT $128,354

Stockbridge, VT $128,126

Wallingford, VT $128,195

Wells, VT $128,360

West Pawlet, VT $128,403

West Rupert, VT $128,373

West Rutland, VT $128,295

Whiting, VT $128,359

Saint Johnsbury, VT $128,497

Albany, VT $128,423

Barnet, VT $128,360

Barton, VT $128,409

Beebe Plain, VT $128,447

Concord, VT $128,238

Coventry, VT $128,597

Craftsbury, VT $128,460

Craftsbury Common, VT $128,466

Danville, VT $128,388

Derby, VT $128,447

Derby Line, VT $128,351

East Burke, VT $128,347

East Charleston, VT $128,360

East Hardwick, VT $128,429

East Haven, VT $128,067

East Saint Johnsbury, VT $128,494

Glover, VT $128,370

Granby, VT $127,909

Greensboro, VT $128,327

Greensboro Bend, VT $128,409

Hardwick, VT $128,551

Irasburg, VT $128,377

Island Pond, VT $128,167

Lowell, VT $128,333

Lower Waterford, VT $128,480

Lyndon, VT $128,457

Lyndon Center, VT $128,602

Lyndonville, VT $128,462

Morgan, VT $128,231

Newport, VT $128,524

Newport Center, VT $128,360

North Concord, VT $128,025

North Troy, VT $128,378

Orleans, VT $128,329

Passumpsic, VT $128,505

Peacham, VT $128,246

Saint Johnsbury Center, VT $128,508

Sheffield, VT $128,281

Sutton, VT $128,270

Troy, VT $128,391

West Burke, VT $128,356

West Charleston, VT $128,296

West Danville, VT $128,396

Westfield, VT $128,293

West Glover, VT $128,382

Averill, VT $127,634

Beecher Falls, VT $128,462

Canaan, VT $128,142

Gilman, VT $128,707

Guildhall, VT $127,973

Lunenburg, VT $128,252

Norton, VT $127,890

North Bennington, VT $129,318

North Pownal, VT $129,580

Pownal, VT $129,652

White River Junction, VT $128,480

Ascutney, VT $128,540

Barnard, VT $128,188

Bethel, VT $128,268

Bradford, VT $128,402

Bridgewater, VT $128,320

Bridgewater Corners, VT $128,066

Brookfield, VT $128,393

Brownsville, VT $128,323

Chelsea, VT $128,319

Corinth, VT $128,284

East Corinth, VT $128,338

East Randolph, VT $128,362

East Ryegate, VT $128,251

East Thetford, VT $128,410

Fairlee, VT $128,272

Groton, VT $128,306

Hartford, VT $128,814

Hartland, VT $128,364

Hartland Four Corners, VT $128,359

Mc Indoe Falls, VT $128,689

Newbury, VT $128,291

North Hartland, VT $128,455

North Pomfret, VT $128,235

North Thetford, VT $128,407

Norwich, VT $128,382

Plymouth, VT $127,973

Post Mills, VT $128,379

Quechee, VT $128,512

Randolph, VT $128,489

Randolph Center, VT $128,424

Reading, VT $128,080

Sharon, VT $128,265

South Pomfret, VT $128,142

South Royalton, VT $128,302

South Ryegate, VT $128,328

South Strafford, VT $128,296

South Woodstock, VT $128,112

Strafford, VT $128,185

Taftsville, VT $128,522

Thetford, VT $128,410

Thetford Center, VT $128,275

Topsham, VT $128,237

Tunbridge, VT $128,261

Vershire, VT $128,201

Wells River, VT $128,337

West Fairlee, VT $128,572

West Hartford, VT $128,237

West Newbury, VT $128,287

West Topsham, VT $128,339

Wilder, VT $128,821

Windsor, VT $128,416

Woodstock, VT $128,259

Bellows Falls, VT $128,727

Cambridgeport, VT $128,580

Cavendish, VT $128,153

Chester, VT $128,281

Chester Depot, VT $128,235

Grafton, VT $128,183

Londonderry, VT $128,414

Ludlow, VT $128,219

North Springfield, VT $128,667

Perkinsville, VT $128,318

Peru, VT $128,279

Proctorsville, VT $128,174

Saxtons River, VT $128,700

South Londonderry, VT $128,493

Springfield, VT $128,604

Westminster, VT $128,726

Westminster Station, VT $128,735

Weston, VT $128,147

Shaftsbury, VT $129,165

Brattleboro, VT $128,990

Bondville, VT $128,456

East Dover, VT $128,717

Jacksonville, VT $129,041

Jamaica, VT $128,458

Marlboro, VT $129,628

Newfane, VT $128,633

Putney, VT $128,606

Readsboro, VT $129,644

South Newfane, VT $128,677

Stamford, VT $129,550

Townshend, VT $128,516

Vernon, VT $129,384

Wardsboro, VT $128,609

West Dover, VT $128,821

West Dummerston, VT $128,665

West Halifax, VT $128,863

West Townshend, VT $128,343

West Wardsboro, VT $128,346

Whitingham, VT $128,995

Williamsville, VT $128,665

Wilmington, VT $128,917

Burlington, VT $129,269

South Burlington, VT $129,261

Winooski, VT $129,269

Colchester, VT $129,269

Alburgh, VT $128,624

Bakersfield, VT $128,814

Belvidere Center, VT $128,347

Bristol, VT $128,841

Cambridge, VT $128,995

Charlotte, VT $129,093

East Berkshire, VT $128,690

East Fairfield, VT $128,882

Enosburg Falls, VT $128,526

Essex, VT $129,170

Essex Junction, VT $129,179

Fairfax, VT $129,004

Fairfield, VT $128,880

Ferrisburgh, VT $128,950

Franklin, VT $128,534

Grand Isle, VT $129,016

Highgate Center, VT $128,643

Highgate Springs, VT $128,708

Hinesburg, VT $129,091

Huntington, VT $128,993

Isle La Motte, VT $128,784

Jeffersonville, VT $128,908

Jericho, VT $129,063

Jonesville, VT $129,089

Milton, VT $129,124

Monkton, VT $128,987

Montgomery, VT $128,526

Montgomery Center, VT $128,370

New Haven, VT $128,826

North Ferrisburgh, VT $129,007

North Hero, VT $128,880

Richford, VT $128,505

Richmond, VT $129,077

Saint Albans, VT $128,937

Saint Albans Bay, VT $128,920

Shelburne, VT $129,211

Sheldon, VT $128,784

Sheldon Springs, VT $129,100

South Hero, VT $129,133

Starksboro, VT $128,917

Swanton, VT $128,760

Underhill, VT $129,033

Underhill Center, VT $129,037

Vergennes, VT $128,786

Waterville, VT $128,830

Westford, VT $129,097

Williston, VT $129,194

Montpelier, VT $128,744

Bennington, VT $129,413

Arlington, VT $128,958

Dorset, VT $128,456

East Arlington, VT $128,407

East Dorset, VT $128,458

Manchester, VT $128,805

Manchester Center, VT $128,721

Control Systems Engineering Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Control Systems Engineering 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, Control Systems Engineering positions in Transportation or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Control Systems Engineering as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Control Systems Engineering

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$138,169	$66.0	10%
Biotechnology	$138,169	$66.0	10%
Chemicals	$138,169	$66.0	10%
Energy & Utilities	$138,169	$66.0	10%
Healthcare	$138,169	$66.0	10%

Control Systems Engineering Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Control Systems Engineering'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.

$116,989

Average $125,608/year

$136,288

$9,749

Average $10,467/month

$11,357

$2,250

Average $2,416/week

$2,621

$56

Average $60/hour

$66

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$136,288	$11,357	$2,621	$66
Average	$125,608	$10,467	$2,416	$60
25th Percentile	$116,989	$9,749	$2,250	$56

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