50% of professionals earn between $13,750 - $105,675 USD
The median salary is $80,250
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The average salary for a Design Engineer in United States is USD 80,250 - USD 105,675 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 92,963 per year, based on 135,158 active job listings.
The cities with the most Design Engineer job opportunities in United States are Austin, San Jose, San Francisco, Santa Clara, Houston. Austin leads with 3,183 job openings.
Leading employers for Design Engineer roles in United States include River AI, Volkert, PARADIGM Structural Engineers, Inc., Analytical Mechanics Associates, Australia-Employment.
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