What are the main factors that influence a Reliability Engineer I's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Reliability Engineer 's salary?

A Reliability Engineer 's salary grows with experience: a Reliability Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $79,220, a Reliability Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $94,746, a Reliability Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $114,243, a Reliability Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $139,082, a Reliability Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $164,130,

What are the highest paying states for a Reliability Engineer I?

Reliability Engineer I salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Reliability Engineer I roles are District of Columbia $86,416, California $86,088, Massachusetts $84,941. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Reliability Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Reliability Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Lead Reliability Engineer: $161,710; Specialist Reliability Engineer: $137,043; Maintenance Reliability Engineer: $113,618; Senior Reliability Engineer: $112,573; Intermediate Reliability Engineer: $93,350.

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Reliability Engineer I Salary in Delaware

How much does a Reliability Engineer I make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Reliability Engineer I in Delaware is $79,220 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

However, a Reliability Engineer I's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $88,064
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $72,538 to $83,849
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $66,455

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Reliability Engineer I Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$83,849	$6,987	$1,612	$40
Average	$79,220	$6,602	$1,523	$38
25th Percentile	$72,538	$6,045	$1,395	$35

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Key Factors That Influence Reliability Engineer I Salaries

A Reliability Engineer I's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Reliability Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Reliability Engineer I's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Reliability Engineer I (0-2 years): $79,220
Reliability Engineer II (2-4 years): $94,746
Reliability Engineer III (4-7 years): $114,243
Reliability Engineer IV (7+ years): $139,082
Reliability Engineer V (7-10 years): $164,130

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Reliability Engineer I	0-2 years	$79,220
Reliability Engineer II	2-4 years	$94,746
Reliability Engineer III	4-7 years	$114,243
Reliability Engineer IV	7+ years	$139,082
Reliability Engineer V	7-10 years	$164,130

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How Do Reliability Engineer I Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Reliability Engineer Is. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $86,416.
California: $86,088.
Massachusetts: $84,941.

District of Columbia $86,416 California $86,088 Massachusetts $84,941 Washington $84,629 New Jersey $84,597 Alaska $84,488 Connecticut $83,411 New York $82,974

Hawaii $81,577 Rhode Island $80,921 Maryland $80,476 Minnesota $79,868 Colorado $79,633 Illinois $79,555 Oregon $79,259 Delaware $79,040

New Hampshire $78,903 Virginia $78,595 Pennsylvania $77,698 Nevada $77,245 North Dakota $77,097 Michigan $76,863 Wisconsin $76,777 Vermont $76,605

Texas $76,129 Maine $76,098 Arizona $76,051 Ohio $75,996 Georgia $75,278 Indiana $74,919 Wyoming $74,849 Utah $74,740

Iowa $74,693 Kansas $74,318 Louisiana $74,209 North Carolina $74,170 Missouri $74,154 Florida $73,850 Montana $73,686 Nebraska $73,530

Kentucky $73,444 South Carolina $73,132 Tennessee $72,937 Idaho $72,859 New Mexico $72,289 Oklahoma $72,164 Alabama $71,704 South Dakota $70,931

Arkansas $70,509 West Virginia $70,283 Mississippi $69,604

Top Paying Cities for Reliability Engineer Is

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $81,803
Little Creek: $81,046
Magnolia: $81,382

Lincoln, DE $81,803 Little Creek, DE $81,046 Magnolia, DE $81,382 Milford, DE $81,803 Marydel, DE $80,742 Millsboro, DE $81,803 Millville, DE $82,349 Milton, DE $81,803

Nassau, DE $81,803 Ocean View, DE $82,349 Rehoboth Beach, DE $82,349 Seaford, DE $80,945 Selbyville, DE $82,349 Smyrna, DE $80,648 Viola, DE $81,382 Woodside, DE $81,148

Bear, DE $80,055 Newark, DE $80,086 Claymont, DE $80,149 Delaware City, DE $80,086 Hockessin, DE $80,149 Kirkwood, DE $80,086 Middletown, DE $80,484 Montchanin, DE $80,149

New Castle, DE $80,149 Odessa, DE $80,593 Port Penn, DE $79,868 Rockland, DE $80,149 Saint Georges, DE $80,086 Townsend, DE $80,476 Winterthur, DE $80,149 Lewes, DE $81,803

Wilmington, DE $80,149 Dover, DE $81,007 Dover Afb, DE $81,194 Bethany Beach, DE $82,349 Bethel, DE $80,945 Bridgeville, DE $81,803 Camden Wyoming, DE $81,093 Cheswold, DE $80,820

Clayton, DE $80,617 Dagsboro, DE $82,349 Delmar, DE $80,945 Ellendale, DE $81,803 Felton, DE $81,803 Fenwick Island, DE $82,349 Frankford, DE $82,349 Frederica, DE $81,803

Georgetown, DE $81,803 Greenwood, DE $81,803 Harbeson, DE $81,803 Harrington, DE $81,803 Hartly, DE $80,578 Houston, DE $81,803 Kenton, DE $80,617 Laurel, DE $80,945

Yorklyn, DE $80,149

Reliability Engineer I Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Reliability Engineer I's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$72,538

Average $79,220/year

$83,849

$6,045

Average $6,602/month

$6,987

$1,395

Average $1,523/week

$1,612

$35

Average $38/hour

$40

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$83,849	$6,987	$1,612	$40
Average	$79,220	$6,602	$1,523	$38
25th Percentile	$72,538	$6,045	$1,395	$35

Reliability Engineer I Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Reliability Engineer I, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Reliability Engineer II role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $94,746 - a projected growth of 20% over your current level.

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