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Fuel Cell Engineers in District of Columbia
Fuel cell engineers design, build, and test fuel cell components and systems that convert chemical energy into electricity. They work on applications including vehicles, backup power systems, and portable devices In District of Columbia the median pay is $133,300 a year, 28% above the national median of $104,110.
$133,300median pay in District of Columbia, per year
$107,300–$166,360middle half earn
510employed in District of Columbia
$104,110U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes
Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold a bachelor’s degree.
Skills that matter most
Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingWritingSpeakingScienceActive ListeningActive LearningMonitoring
Knowledge areas
Engineering and TechnologyChemistryDesignMathematics (knowledge)PhysicsComputers and Electronics
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Fuel Cell Engineers.
Licenses and training in District of Columbia
Fuel Cell Engineers pay in other states
New Mexico · $157,710California · $130,900Delaware · $125,130Colorado · $124,430Alaska · $124,340Maryland · $122,870Louisiana · $119,540Massachusetts · $119,300Wyoming · $117,750Rhode Island · $116,230
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against fuel cell engineers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
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O*NET-SOC 17-2141.01. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, District of Columbia, annual.