50% of professionals earn between $15,017 - $115,000 USD
The median salary is $85,250
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The average salary for a Design Engineer in United States is USD 85,250 - USD 115,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 100,125 per year, based on 149,670 active job listings.
The cities with the most Design Engineer job opportunities in United States are Austin, San Jose, Northern, San Francisco, Houston. Austin leads with 3,341 job openings.
Leading employers for Design Engineer roles in United States include River AI, Analytical Mechanics Associates, Auradine, PARADIGM Structural Engineers, Inc., SPAN TECH LLC.
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