Average Manufacturing Engineering Technologist Salary in Spain for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Manufacturing Engineering Technologist salary for 2024 in Spain and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Euro. To keep things simple, we are using the EUR currency code instead of the currency symbol โ‚ฌ.

How Much Does a Manufacturing Engineering Technologist Make in Spain?

A Manufacturing Engineering Technologist working in Spain will typically earn around 34,240 EUR per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 15,760 EUR to the highest average salary of 53,600 EUR.

Average Annual Salary
34,240 EUR
Average Monthly Salary
2,853 EUR

Lowest Annual Salary
15,760 EUR
Lowest Monthly Salary
1,313 EUR

Highest Annual Salary
53,600 EUR
Highest Monthly Salary
4,466 EUR

These are average salaries for a Manufacturing Engineering Technologist in Spain and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for a Manufacturing Engineering Technologist to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Manufacturing Engineering Technologist salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Manufacturing Engineering Technologist Salaries in Spain

So we've looked at the average salaries a Manufacturing Engineering Technologist will earn in Spain. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Manufacturing Engineering Technologist can earn between 15,760 EUR and 53,600 EUR on average in Spain. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for a Manufacturing Engineering Technologist in Spain is 34,960 EUR. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 34,960 EUR, and 50% of the population earn more than 34,960 EUR.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Manufacturing Engineering Technologist salary in Spain, 25% of the population are earning less than 21,980 EUR while 75% of the population earn more than 21,980 EUR.

75% of the population earn less than 46,720 EUR, and 25% of the population earn more than 46,720 EUR.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Manufacturing Engineering Technologist Salary by Experience Level in Spain

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average manufacturing engineering technologist salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. A Manufacturing Engineering Technologist in Spain that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 20,120 EUR.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Manufacturing Engineering Technologist salary would increase to 27,300 EUR.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineering Technologist, the average salary would be 35,300 EUR.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 43,220 EUR.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Manufacturing Engineering Technologist with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 44,780 EUR.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Manufacturing Engineering Technologist with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 48,300 EUR.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
20,120 EUR
2-5 Years +42%
27,300 EUR
5-10 Years +31%
35,300 EUR
10-15 Years +23%
43,220 EUR
15-20 Years +6%
44,780 EUR
20+ Years +10%
48,300 EUR

Manufacturing Engineering Technologist Salary by Education Level in Spain

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for a Manufacturing Engineering Technologist in Spain based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Manufacturing Engineering Technologist in Spain with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 30,800 EUR.

  • Master's Degree. A Manufacturing Engineering Technologist in Spain with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 40,600 EUR.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
30,800 EUR
Master's Degree +43%
40,600 EUR

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Spain is around 13,600 to 40,700 EUR and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Manufacturing Engineering Technologist Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Spain, a male manufacturing engineering technologist will earn an average of 34,480 EUR, while a female manufacturing engineering technologist will earn around 31,520 EUR.

This means that a male manufacturing engineering technologist earns approximately 9% more than a female manufacturing engineering technologist for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Spain

Male
34,480 EUR
Female -9%
31,520 EUR

Manufacturing Engineering Technologist Average Pay Raise in Spain

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for a Manufacturing Engineering Technologist in Spain is around 10% every 19 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Spain is around 8% every 17 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 10 ÷ 19 ) × 12  = 6%

What this means is that a Manufacturing Engineering Technologist in Spain can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 6% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Spain for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Spain.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
5%
Energy
1%
Information Technology
6%
Healthcare
2%
Travel
7%
Construction
3%
Education
8%

Manufacturing Engineering Technologist Bonus and Incentive Rates in Spain

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

A Manufacturing Engineering Technologist is a high bonus based job, with 82% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

18% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 5% to 9%.

Received Bonus
82%
No Bonus
18%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Spain earn approximately 6% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
34,240 EUR
Private Sector -6%
32,200 EUR

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Manufacturing Engineering Technologist

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Manufacturing Engineering Technologist in Spain.

Job Title Category Salary
Assembly Foreman Factory and Manufacturing 12,840 EUR
Assembly Line Worker Factory and Manufacturing 10,000 EUR
Assembly Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 15,580 EUR
Assistance Maintenance Manager Factory and Manufacturing 35,340 EUR
Assistant Shipping Manager Factory and Manufacturing 28,860 EUR
Chemical Equipment Controller Factory and Manufacturing 22,420 EUR
Chemical Technican Apprentice Factory and Manufacturing 18,900 EUR
CNC Machinist Factory and Manufacturing 22,420 EUR
CNC Operator Factory and Manufacturing 20,460 EUR
CNC Programmer Factory and Manufacturing 24,820 EUR
Colour Technologist Factory and Manufacturing 13,960 EUR
Contracts Manager Factory and Manufacturing 36,020 EUR
Data Collection Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 16,140 EUR
Demand Planner Factory and Manufacturing 14,540 EUR
Derrick Operator Factory and Manufacturing 10,080 EUR
Director of Manufacturing Factory and Manufacturing 56,060 EUR
Dock Worker Factory and Manufacturing 12,840 EUR
Drying Technician Factory and Manufacturing 8,880 EUR
Equipment Operator Factory and Manufacturing 12,300 EUR
Export Sales Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 31,400 EUR
Factory Superintendent Factory and Manufacturing 16,880 EUR
Factory Worker Factory and Manufacturing 9,940 EUR
Failure Analysis Technician Factory and Manufacturing 14,820 EUR
Fiberglass Laminator Factory and Manufacturing 12,520 EUR
Food Technologist Factory and Manufacturing 17,860 EUR
Forklift Driver Factory and Manufacturing 12,520 EUR
Forklift Operator Factory and Manufacturing 10,220 EUR
Forming Machine Operator Factory and Manufacturing 13,060 EUR
Furnace Operator Factory and Manufacturing 10,220 EUR
Gas Appliance Repairer Factory and Manufacturing 12,760 EUR
General Warehouse Associate Factory and Manufacturing 16,720 EUR
Heavy Equipment Operator Factory and Manufacturing 12,620 EUR
HSE Manager Factory and Manufacturing 40,560 EUR
Industrial Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 31,380 EUR
Industrial Machinery Mechanic Factory and Manufacturing 19,860 EUR
Industrial Production Manager Factory and Manufacturing 50,660 EUR
Industrial Safety and Health Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 27,480 EUR
Intake Operator Factory and Manufacturing 14,840 EUR
Key Account Manager Factory and Manufacturing 43,800 EUR
Lift Truck Operator Factory and Manufacturing 12,840 EUR
Loading Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 17,740 EUR
Logistic Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 26,020 EUR
Logistics Clerk Factory and Manufacturing 14,620 EUR
Machine Operator Factory and Manufacturing 12,300 EUR
Machinist Factory and Manufacturing 10,080 EUR
Maintenance Manager Factory and Manufacturing 37,620 EUR
Maintenance Store Clerk Factory and Manufacturing 13,660 EUR
Manufacturing Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 29,640 EUR
Manufacturing Engineering Manager Factory and Manufacturing 46,980 EUR
Manufacturing Manager Factory and Manufacturing 51,100 EUR
Manufacturing Operative Factory and Manufacturing 18,780 EUR
Manufacturing Production Technician Factory and Manufacturing 14,540 EUR
Manufacturing Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 28,660 EUR
Manufacturing Technician Factory and Manufacturing 14,540 EUR
Materials Manager Factory and Manufacturing 44,800 EUR
Materials Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 28,180 EUR
Mechanical Fitter Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 33,440 EUR
Mechanical Foreman Factory and Manufacturing 12,520 EUR
Merchandise Planner Factory and Manufacturing 15,300 EUR
Metrology Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 29,840 EUR
Operations Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 31,080 EUR
Operations Manager Factory and Manufacturing 45,600 EUR
Order Management Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 25,940 EUR
Order Processing Manager Factory and Manufacturing 36,700 EUR
Order Selector Factory and Manufacturing 14,540 EUR
Package Handler Factory and Manufacturing 12,760 EUR
Packaging Manager Factory and Manufacturing 31,040 EUR
Packer Factory and Manufacturing 9,940 EUR
Packing Deputy Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 25,720 EUR
Planning Manager Factory and Manufacturing 44,540 EUR
Plant Manager Factory and Manufacturing 51,340 EUR
Precision Instrument Repairer Factory and Manufacturing 17,020 EUR
Process Technician Factory and Manufacturing 12,000 EUR
Product Manager Factory and Manufacturing 48,740 EUR
Production Analyst Factory and Manufacturing 39,560 EUR
Production Director Factory and Manufacturing 56,100 EUR
Production Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 31,180 EUR
Production Engineering Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 46,840 EUR
Production Inspector Factory and Manufacturing 31,980 EUR
Production Laborer Factory and Manufacturing 9,740 EUR
Production Manager Factory and Manufacturing 56,060 EUR
Production Operator Factory and Manufacturing 14,840 EUR
Production Scheduler Factory and Manufacturing 25,220 EUR
Production Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 30,220 EUR
Production Technician Factory and Manufacturing 14,660 EUR
Production Worker Factory and Manufacturing 14,540 EUR
Quality Control Analyst Factory and Manufacturing 38,340 EUR
Quality Control Inspector Factory and Manufacturing 31,980 EUR
Quality Control Manager Factory and Manufacturing 45,580 EUR
Service Technician Factory and Manufacturing 12,000 EUR
SHEQ Officer Factory and Manufacturing 17,620 EUR
Shipping Manager Factory and Manufacturing 45,720 EUR
Small Engine Mechanic Factory and Manufacturing 17,560 EUR
Spray Painter Factory and Manufacturing 12,180 EUR
Sterile Processing Technician Factory and Manufacturing 13,700 EUR
Structural Welder Factory and Manufacturing 12,020 EUR
Supply Chain Operative Factory and Manufacturing 25,440 EUR
Technical Operator Factory and Manufacturing 12,580 EUR
Technology Development Manager Factory and Manufacturing 54,180 EUR
Testing Technician Factory and Manufacturing 24,280 EUR
Toolmaker Factory and Manufacturing 17,540 EUR
Warehouse Forklift Operator Factory and Manufacturing 10,000 EUR
Warehouse Operative Factory and Manufacturing 10,980 EUR
Warehouse Worker Factory and Manufacturing 10,980 EUR
Warranty Handler Factory and Manufacturing 19,480 EUR
Welder Factory and Manufacturing 12,520 EUR
Workshop Manager Factory and Manufacturing 31,980 EUR

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in Spain, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
Barcelona 34,120 EUR
Bilbao 32,200 EUR
Las Palmas 34,080 EUR
Madrid 35,000 EUR
Malaga 32,420 EUR
Murcia 34,240 EUR
Palma de Mallorca 33,960 EUR
Sevilla 33,980 EUR
Valencia 36,940 EUR
Zaragoza 35,300 EUR

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