What are the main factors that influence a Factory Automation 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 Factory Automation Engineer?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Factory Automation Engineer roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

How does experience change A Factory Automation Engineer's salary?

A Factory Automation Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $81,038 for beginners, reaching about $103,090 at mid-level, and approach $109,934 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Factory Automation Engineer?

Factory Automation Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Factory Automation Engineer roles are District of Columbia $108,395, California $107,984, Massachusetts $106,545. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Factory Automation Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Factory Automation Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Automation Engineer V: $164,500; Automation Engineer IV: $149,480; Automation Engineer III: $122,180; Automation Test Engineer: $121,903; Automation Engineer: $108,680.

Factory Automation Engineer Salary in Georgia

How much does a Factory Automation Engineer make in Georgia? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Factory Automation Engineer in Georgia is $94,425 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $45.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $108,640
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $88,053 to $101,866
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $82,253

10% $82,253

50% (Median) $94,425

90% $108,640

Factory Automation Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$101,866	$8,489	$1,959	$49
Average	$94,425	$7,869	$1,816	$45
25th Percentile	$88,053	$7,338	$1,693	$42

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Key Factors That Influence Factory Automation Engineer Salaries

A Factory Automation 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 Factory Automation Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Factory Automation 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): $81,038
Early Career (1-2 years): $92,874
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $103,090
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $126,011
Expert (over 8 years): $109,934

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Process Engineer I	less than 1 year	$81,038
Factory Automation Engineer	1-2 years	$92,874
Process Engineer III	2-4 years	$103,090
Process Engineer IV	5-8 years	$126,011
Process Engineering Supervisor	over 8 years	$109,934

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

District of Columbia: $108,395.
California: $107,984.
Massachusetts: $106,545.

District of Columbia $108,395 California $107,984 Massachusetts $106,545 Washington $106,153 New Jersey $106,114 Alaska $105,977 Connecticut $104,626 New York $104,078

Hawaii $102,325 Rhode Island $101,503 Maryland $100,945 Minnesota $100,181 Colorado $99,887 Illinois $99,790 Oregon $99,418 Delaware $99,143

New Hampshire $98,971 Virginia $98,585 Pennsylvania $97,460 Nevada $96,892 North Dakota $96,706 Michigan $96,412 Wisconsin $96,304 Vermont $96,089

Texas $95,492 Maine $95,453 Arizona $95,394 Ohio $95,325 Georgia $94,425 Indiana $93,974 Wyoming $93,886 Utah $93,749

Iowa $93,690 Kansas $93,220 Louisiana $93,083 North Carolina $93,034 Missouri $93,015 Florida $92,633 Montana $92,427 Nebraska $92,232

Kentucky $92,124 South Carolina $91,732 Tennessee $91,488 Idaho $91,390 New Mexico $90,675 Oklahoma $90,518 Alabama $89,941 South Dakota $88,972

Arkansas $88,443 West Virginia $88,159 Mississippi $87,307

Top Paying Cities for Factory Automation 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:

Attapulgus: $87,559
Kennesaw: $94,425
Kingston: $90,041

Attapulgus, GA $87,559

Kennesaw, GA $94,425

Kingston, GA $90,041

Lebanon, GA $93,386

Lindale, GA $89,415

Marble Hill, GA $90,694

Mount Berry, GA $88,891

Mount Zion, GA $90,854

Nelson, GA $91,987

Rockmart, GA $91,959

Rome, GA $89,187

Roopville, GA $89,994

Rydal, GA $90,464

Shannon, GA $89,092

Silver Creek, GA $89,830

Talking Rock, GA $89,524

Tallapoosa, GA $89,991

Tate, GA $91,073

Taylorsville, GA $92,035

Temple, GA $92,532

Villa Rica, GA $93,213

Waco, GA $90,269

Waleska, GA $91,428

White, GA $91,710

Whitesburg, GA $92,641

Winston, GA $93,546

Woodstock, GA $94,097

Barnesville, GA $88,731

Brooks, GA $91,638

Concord, GA $89,316

Experiment, GA $91,852

Fairburn, GA $94,787

Fayetteville, GA $94,617

Flovilla, GA $89,191

Franklin, GA $89,194

Gay, GA $89,594

Glenn, GA $89,196

Grantville, GA $90,048

Greenville, GA $88,707

Griffin, GA $92,138

Hampton, GA $93,599

Haralson, GA $91,242

Hogansville, GA $89,060

Jackson, GA $90,340

Jenkinsburg, GA $91,278

Jonesboro, GA $94,974

Lagrange, GA $88,243

Manor, GA $86,949

Mershon, GA $86,922

Millwood, GA $86,927

Nahunta, GA $87,853

Nicholls, GA $87,028

Odum, GA $87,262

Offerman, GA $87,260

Patterson, GA $87,003

Saint Marys, GA $90,280

Screven, GA $86,985

Sea Island, GA $87,678

Saint George, GA $90,550

Surrency, GA $86,868

Waresboro, GA $87,257

Waverly, GA $88,499

Waynesville, GA $88,006

West Green, GA $86,960

White Oak, GA $88,681

Woodbine, GA $89,580

Valdosta, GA $87,312

Adel, GA $87,130

Alapaha, GA $86,953

Argyle, GA $87,237

Axson, GA $86,969

Barney, GA $87,000

Boston, GA $87,413

Cecil, GA $87,263

Dixie, GA $87,115

Du Pont, GA $86,828

Fargo, GA $87,278

Hahira, GA $87,181

Homerville, GA $87,026

Lakeland, GA $87,073

Lake Park, GA $87,185

Lenox, GA $86,953

Morven, GA $87,095

Nashville, GA $87,066

Naylor, GA $87,013

Pearson, GA $87,006

Quitman, GA $87,175

Ray City, GA $87,153

Sparks, GA $87,079

Statenville, GA $87,172

Stockton, GA $87,013

Willacoochee, GA $87,019

Moody A F B, GA $87,205

Albany, GA $86,113

Americus, GA $87,021

Andersonville, GA $86,992

Arabi, GA $86,591

Ashburn, GA $86,556

Baconton, GA $86,245

Barwick, GA $87,192

Berlin, GA $87,239

Locust Grove, GA $92,128

Bainbridge, GA $87,074

Blakely, GA $85,425

Bluffton, GA $86,274

Brinson, GA $86,883

Bronwood, GA $86,370

Cairo, GA $87,170

Calvary, GA $87,611

Cedar Springs, GA $84,962

Climax, GA $87,297

Coleman, GA $86,555

Colquitt, GA $86,759

Cuthbert, GA $86,713

Damascus, GA $86,419

Dawson, GA $86,395

Donalsonville, GA $86,685

Edison, GA $86,489

Fort Gaines, GA $86,236

Fowlstown, GA $87,519

Georgetown, GA $86,545

Iron City, GA $86,707

Jakin, GA $85,190

Leary, GA $86,310

Morgan, GA $86,338

Morris, GA $86,495

Newton, GA $86,492

Parrott, GA $86,694

Sasser, GA $86,259

Shellman, GA $86,610

Whigham, GA $87,255

Lovejoy, GA $93,980

Luthersville, GA $89,933

Mcdonough, GA $93,236

Meansville, GA $88,497

Milner, GA $89,502

Molena, GA $88,389

Moreland, GA $90,952

Morrow, GA $95,577

Newnan, GA $91,603

Orchard Hill, GA $89,992

Palmetto, GA $93,993

Peachtree City, GA $93,582

Red Oak, GA $95,640

Rex, GA $95,401

Riverdale, GA $95,334

Sargent, GA $91,926

Senoia, GA $91,662

Sharpsburg, GA $92,725

Stockbridge, GA $94,810

Sunny Side, GA $92,830

The Rock, GA $88,502

Thomaston, GA $88,047

Conley, GA $95,864

Turin, GA $92,207

Tyrone, GA $94,179

Union City, GA $95,115

Williamson, GA $90,265

Woodbury, GA $88,451

Ellenwood, GA $95,786

Zebulon, GA $89,311

Forest Park, GA $95,855

Stapleton, GA $88,983

Thomson, GA $89,118

Warrenton, GA $88,298

Waynesboro, GA $89,391

Wrens, GA $89,209

Augusta, GA $90,597

Abbeville, GA $87,065

North Metro, GA $94,633

Millen, GA $88,013

Mount Vernon, GA $86,937

Newington, GA $88,635

Norristown, GA $86,681

Nunez, GA $86,661

Oliver, GA $88,833

Portal, GA $87,351

Pulaski, GA $87,800

Adrian, GA $86,711

Allentown, GA $87,438

Bolingbroke, GA $87,772

Bonaire, GA $87,591

Butler, GA $87,281

Byromville, GA $87,029

Byron, GA $87,642

Cadwell, GA $87,020

Cordele, GA $87,018

Chauncey, GA $86,971

Chester, GA $87,315

Clinchfield, GA $87,285

Cochran, GA $87,414

Culloden, GA $87,982

Danville, GA $87,456

Davisboro, GA $87,518

Dexter, GA $87,269

Dry Branch, GA $87,636

Dublin, GA $87,346

Dudley, GA $87,305

Eastman, GA $87,176

Eatonton, GA $88,643

Elko, GA $87,271

East Dublin, GA $87,173

Centerville, GA $87,647

Forsyth, GA $88,268

Fort Valley, GA $87,506

Gordon, GA $87,587

Gray, GA $87,748

Haddock, GA $87,846

Hardwick, GA $87,454

Harrison, GA $87,014

Hawkinsville, GA $87,278

Helena, GA $87,066

Hillsboro, GA $88,053

Howard, GA $87,019

Ideal, GA $87,098

Irwinton, GA $87,461

Jeffersonville, GA $87,584

Jewell, GA $87,583

Juliette, GA $87,957

Kathleen, GA $87,539

Kite, GA $86,690

Knoxville, GA $87,562

Lilly, GA $87,271

Lizella, GA $87,734

Mc Intyre, GA $87,491

Mc Rae, GA $87,050

Marshallville, GA $87,355

Mauk, GA $86,939

Milledgeville, GA $87,494

Milan, GA $86,980

Montezuma, GA $87,184

Monticello, GA $88,936

Montrose, GA $87,392

Musella, GA $87,826

Oconee, GA $87,554

Oglethorpe, GA $87,191

Perry, GA $87,536

Pinehurst, GA $87,045

Pineview, GA $87,070

Pitts, GA $86,972

Rentz, GA $87,179

Reynolds, GA $87,312

Rhine, GA $86,942

Roberta, GA $87,809

Rochelle, GA $87,011

Rupert, GA $86,937

Sandersville, GA $87,526

Scotland, GA $87,176

Seville, GA $87,359

Shady Dale, GA $89,449

Smarr, GA $87,897

Sparta, GA $87,620

Warner Robins, GA $87,620

Comer, GA $87,708

Crawford, GA $87,962

Tennille, GA $87,298

Toomsboro, GA $87,293

Unadilla, GA $87,235

Vienna, GA $87,062

Warthen, GA $87,277

Wrightsville, GA $86,985

Yatesville, GA $88,172

Reidsville, GA $87,511

Rockledge, GA $86,827

Rocky Ford, GA $87,453

Sardis, GA $88,822

Soperton, GA $86,817

Statesboro, GA $88,306

Stillmore, GA $86,842

Sylvania, GA $87,617

Tarrytown, GA $86,775

Twin City, GA $86,721

Uvalda, GA $86,942

Vidalia, GA $87,009

Wadley, GA $87,543

Gainesville, GA $91,110

Chestnut Mountain, GA $92,056

Alto, GA $88,970

Baldwin, GA $88,457

Blairsville, GA $87,846

Blue Ridge, GA $88,184

Buford, GA $93,195

Bowersville, GA $88,693

Braselton, GA $92,065

Canon, GA $88,622

Carnesville, GA $88,301

Cherry Log, GA $88,162

Clarkesville, GA $88,015

Clayton, GA $88,268

Clermont, GA $89,799

Cleveland, GA $88,820

Commerce, GA $89,562

Cornelia, GA $88,734

Dahlonega, GA $89,733

Dawsonville, GA $91,023

Demorest, GA $88,349

Ellijay, GA $88,764

Dillard, GA $88,334

Eastanollee, GA $88,629

East Ellijay, GA $88,756

Epworth, GA $88,184

Flowery Branch, GA $92,411

Gillsville, GA $90,138

Habersham, GA $88,273

Helen, GA $87,710

Hiawassee, GA $87,750

Homer, GA $88,615

Hoschton, GA $92,043

Jefferson, GA $90,596

Lakemont, GA $88,150

Lavonia, GA $88,728

Lula, GA $89,720

Mc Caysville, GA $88,318

Martin, GA $88,681

Maysville, GA $89,796

Mineral Bluff, GA $88,025

Morganton, GA $87,951

Mountain City, GA $88,477

Mount Airy, GA $88,297

Murrayville, GA $90,354

Nicholson, GA $89,520

Oakwood, GA $92,007

Pendergrass, GA $90,850

Rabun Gap, GA $88,204

Sautee Nacoochee, GA $87,855

Suches, GA $88,150

Tallulah Falls, GA $88,442

Talmo, GA $90,920

Tiger, GA $88,224

Toccoa, GA $88,561

Turnerville, GA $88,384

Wiley, GA $88,475

Young Harris, GA $87,811

Toccoa Falls, GA $88,738

Athens, GA $89,506

Macon, GA $87,709

Allenhurst, GA $89,108

Bloomingdale, GA $90,671

Clyo, GA $89,389

Crescent, GA $88,604

Darien, GA $88,155

Eden, GA $90,360

Ellabell, GA $90,063

Fleming, GA $90,008

Hinesville, GA $89,350

Guyton, GA $89,945

Fort Stewart, GA $89,404

Ludowici, GA $88,469

Meldrim, GA $90,530

Meridian, GA $88,381

Midway, GA $89,840

Pembroke, GA $89,284

Pooler, GA $91,008

Riceboro, GA $89,248

Richmond Hill, GA $90,424

Rincon, GA $90,471

Sapelo Island, GA $88,232

Tybee Island, GA $90,742

Springfield, GA $89,654

Townsend, GA $88,472

Walthourville, GA $89,057

Savannah, GA $91,008

Swainsboro, GA $86,769

Ailey, GA $86,881

Alamo, GA $86,986

Alston, GA $86,959

Bartow, GA $87,291

Bellville, GA $87,922

Brooklet, GA $89,231

Claxton, GA $88,166

Cobbtown, GA $87,119

Collins, GA $87,366

Daisy, GA $88,611

Dover, GA $88,083

Garfield, GA $87,300

Girard, GA $88,912

Glennville, GA $87,987

Glenwood, GA $86,873

Hagan, GA $88,420

Louisville, GA $88,295

Lyons, GA $86,908

Manassas, GA $87,806

Metter, GA $87,198

Midville, GA $87,601

Waycross, GA $87,390

Atlanta, GA $95,864

Ty Ty, GA $86,737

Arlington, GA $86,356

Cumming, GA $92,535

Decatur, GA $95,864

Lithonia, GA $95,255

Snellville, GA $94,706

Lawrenceville, GA $94,050

Lilburn, GA $95,105

Loganville, GA $93,695

Oxford, GA $93,496

Mansfield, GA $90,872

Newborn, GA $90,098

Porterdale, GA $92,774

Pine Lake, GA $95,864

Redan, GA $95,522

Roswell, GA $94,760

Scottdale, GA $95,864

Smyrna, GA $95,864

Stone Mountain, GA $95,856

Tucker, GA $95,838

Brookfield, GA $87,159

Camilla, GA $86,620

Chula, GA $86,795

Cobb, GA $86,577

Coolidge, GA $87,073

Cotton, GA $86,729

De Soto, GA $86,456

Doerun, GA $86,395

Ellenton, GA $87,174

Enigma, GA $86,989

Fitzgerald, GA $87,128

Funston, GA $86,724

Hartsfield, GA $86,723

Thomasville, GA $87,231

Irwinville, GA $86,911

Leesburg, GA $86,177

Leslie, GA $86,585

Meigs, GA $87,010

Moultrie, GA $87,007

Mystic, GA $86,988

Norman Park, GA $86,913

Oakfield, GA $86,272

Ochlocknee, GA $87,120

Ocilla, GA $87,042

Omega, GA $86,879

Pavo, GA $87,024

Pelham, GA $87,087

Plains, GA $86,843

Poulan, GA $86,384

Putney, GA $86,113

Rebecca, GA $86,785

Sale City, GA $86,513

Smithville, GA $86,459

Sumner, GA $86,468

Sycamore, GA $86,718

Sylvester, GA $86,275

Tifton, GA $86,848

Duluth, GA $94,633

Acworth, GA $93,890

Adairsville, GA $89,540

Aragon, GA $90,474

Armuchee, GA $89,006

Austell, GA $95,316

Ball Ground, GA $92,357

Bowdon, GA $89,861

Bowdon Junction, GA $91,323

Bremen, GA $91,611

Clarkdale, GA $95,127

Carrollton, GA $91,753

Buchanan, GA $90,614

Canton, GA $92,961

Cartersville, GA $91,716

Lithia Springs, GA $95,295

Cassville, GA $91,356

Cave Spring, GA $88,706

Cedartown, GA $89,739

Mableton, GA $95,864

Powder Springs, GA $94,701

Coosa, GA $88,243

Dallas, GA $93,313

Douglasville, GA $94,552

Emerson, GA $93,083

Esom Hill, GA $89,251

Fairmount, GA $89,849

Felton, GA $90,522

Hiram, GA $94,247

Holly Springs, GA $93,656

Arnoldsville, GA $88,658

Bethlehem, GA $92,523

Bishop, GA $90,282

Bogart, GA $90,738

Bostwick, GA $90,405

Bowman, GA $88,270

Buckhead, GA $88,506

Carlton, GA $87,332

Colbert, GA $88,335

Avondale Estates, GA $95,864

Norcross, GA $95,259

Alpharetta, GA $93,915

Marietta, GA $95,257

Auburn, GA $92,774

Conyers, GA $94,436

Covington, GA $92,210

Grayson, GA $94,043

Jersey, GA $92,984

Dacula, GA $93,235

Clarkston, GA $95,864

Suwanee, GA $93,954

Social Circle, GA $91,444

Crawfordville, GA $87,864

Warwick, GA $86,397

Danielsville, GA $88,161

Dewy Rose, GA $88,396

Elberton, GA $88,231

Farmington, GA $89,844

Franklin Springs, GA $88,493

Good Hope, GA $90,754

Greensboro, GA $87,806

Hartwell, GA $88,786

High Shoals, GA $90,471

Hull, GA $88,812

Ila, GA $88,417

Lexington, GA $87,312

Madison, GA $89,555

Monroe, GA $92,197

Rayle, GA $87,666

Royston, GA $88,425

Rutledge, GA $90,390

Sharon, GA $88,271

Siloam, GA $87,562

Statham, GA $91,023

Stephens, GA $87,980

Tignall, GA $88,111

Union Point, GA $87,575

Maxeys, GA $87,896

Washington, GA $88,337

Watkinsville, GA $89,600

White Plains, GA $87,497

Winder, GA $91,936

Winterville, GA $88,770

Calhoun, GA $89,244

Chatsworth, GA $88,878

Chickamauga, GA $88,632

Cisco, GA $88,252

Cohutta, GA $88,543

Crandall, GA $88,367

Dalton, GA $88,742

Eton, GA $88,762

Flintstone, GA $88,873

Graysville, GA $88,828

La Fayette, GA $88,484

Lyerly, GA $88,607

Menlo, GA $88,170

Oakman, GA $89,050

Plainville, GA $89,170

Ranger, GA $89,002

Resaca, GA $89,041

Ringgold, GA $88,751

Rising Fawn, GA $88,711

Rock Spring, GA $88,671

Rocky Face, GA $88,524

Rossville, GA $88,903

Fort Oglethorpe, GA $88,880

Sugar Valley, GA $88,892

Summerville, GA $88,750

Lookout Mountain, GA $88,871

Tennga, GA $88,334

Trenton, GA $88,769

Trion, GA $88,706

Tunnel Hill, GA $88,628

Varnell, GA $88,587

Wildwood, GA $88,826

Appling, GA $89,775

Avera, GA $88,109

Blythe, GA $89,946

Boneville, GA $89,405

Camak, GA $88,635

Dearing, GA $89,512

Evans, GA $90,257

Gibson, GA $88,308

Gough, GA $88,919

Gracewood, GA $90,597

Grovetown, GA $90,159

Harlem, GA $89,816

Hephzibah, GA $90,234

Keysville, GA $89,543

Lincolnton, GA $89,051

Matthews, GA $89,518

Mesena, GA $88,886

Mitchell, GA $87,745

Norwood, GA $88,124

Wray, GA $86,944

Box Springs, GA $86,723

Buena Vista, GA $86,765

Cataula, GA $86,638

Cusseta, GA $86,688

Ellaville, GA $86,989

Ellerslie, GA $86,650

Fortson, GA $86,599

Geneva, GA $86,834

Hamilton, GA $86,672

Junction City, GA $86,978

Louvale, GA $86,668

Lumpkin, GA $86,733

Manchester, GA $87,863

Midland, GA $86,601

Omaha, GA $86,691

Pine Mountain, GA $87,296

Pine Mountain Valley, GA $87,124

Preston, GA $86,783

Richland, GA $86,753

Shiloh, GA $87,316

Talbotton, GA $87,403

Upatoi, GA $86,654

Warm Springs, GA $87,768

Waverly Hall, GA $86,707

Weston, GA $86,658

West Point, GA $87,111

Woodland, GA $87,646

Columbus, GA $86,553

Fort Benning, GA $86,593

Jasper, GA $90,521

Perkins, GA $88,479

Alma, GA $87,044

Ambrose, GA $87,012

Baxley, GA $87,023

Blackshear, GA $87,133

Bristol, GA $86,927

Broxton, GA $87,018

Brunswick, GA $88,334

Saint Simons Island, GA $87,878

Jekyll Island, GA $88,511

Denton, GA $86,938

Douglas, GA $87,237

Folkston, GA $88,531

Hazlehurst, GA $87,045

Hoboken, GA $87,766

Hortense, GA $87,236

Jacksonville, GA $86,875

Jesup, GA $87,463

Kings Bay, GA $90,380

Kingsland, GA $90,393

Lumber City, GA $86,909

Factory Automation Engineer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Factory Automation Engineer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 120% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Factory Automation Engineer positions in Transportation or Telecom typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Factory Automation Engineer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Factory Automation Engineer

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$141,637	$68.0	50%
Pharmaceuticals	$122,752	$59.0	30%
Biotechnology	$118,031	$57.0	25%
Energy & Utilities	$113,310	$54.0	20%
Aerospace & Defense	$103,867	$50.0	10%

Factory Automation Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Factory Automation 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.

$88,053

Average $94,425/year

$101,866

$7,338

Average $7,869/month

$8,489

$1,693

Average $1,816/week

$1,959

$42

Average $45/hour

$49

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$101,866	$8,489	$1,959	$49
Average	$94,425	$7,869	$1,816	$45
25th Percentile	$88,053	$7,338	$1,693	$42

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