3-D Printing Specialists

Salaries for 3-D printing specialists depend on the employer, the size of the worker's department or organization, and the worker’s job title and level of experience.

Earnings for 3-D printing engineers ranged from $59,000 to $100,000 in April 2025, according to GlassDoor.com. They earned average salaries of $76,822.

Hourly pay for 3-D printing technicians was $23.50 ($48,880 annually) in May 2025, according to Indeed.com. Earnings ranged from $12.12/hour to $45.57/hour (or $25,210 to $94,786 annually).

Mechanical engineering technicians and technologists in all fields earned annual salaries that ranged from $46,940 to $100,890 or more in May 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL).

Software applications developers in all industries earned median annual salaries of $133,080 in May 2024, according to the DOL. Ten percent earned $103,050, while the top 10 percent made $211,450 or more.

The DOL reports that the median annual salary for industrial production managers was $121,440 in May 2024. The top 10 percent earned $197,310 or more, while the lowest-paid 10 percent received $74,900 or less.

Most full-time workers receive extensive benefit plans, which may include stock options, 401(k) plans, and medical, dental, and vision care. Freelancers must provide their own benefits.