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 $51,000 to $110,000 in December 2019, according to GlassDoor.com. They earned average salaries of $72,323.

Hourly pay for 3-D printing technicians was $16.19 in January 2020, according to Indeed.com. Mechanical engineering technicians in all fields earned annual salaries that ranged from $34,900 to $85,430 or more, according to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL).

Software applications developers in all industries earned median annual salaries of $103,620 in May 2018, according to the DOL. Ten percent earned $61,660, while the top 10 percent made $161,290 or more. Systems software developers had earnings that ranged from $66,740 to $166,960 or more. They earned median salaries of $110,000.

The DOL reports that the median annual salary for industrial production managers was $103,380 in May 2018. The top 10 percent earned $172,150 or more, while the lowest-paid 10 percent received $63,470 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.