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Entry Level Manufacturing Engineer (National)

Average salary $95,610  ·  from 20 active job market data points · Updated Apr 11, 2026

$61k–$100k
Entry Level
Typical salary range  ·  0–3 years experience
Purchasing Power
150
50% more purchasing power than the US average
Market Demand
+33%
33% more open roles than the national average
Career Growth
+39%
39% salary range from median to senior level
Talent Scarcity
1.7/10
1.7/10 scarcity leverage — moderate talent-to-demand ratio

Skills That Drive Each Salary Tier — Manufacturing Engineer

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