What are the main factors that influence a Field Application Engineer's salary?

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

How does experience change A Field Application Engineer's salary?

A Field Application Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Field Engineer I - Construction (0-2 years)earns $76,185, a Field Application Engineer (2-4 years)earns $88,531, a Field Engineer III - Construction (4-7 years)earns $101,989, a Field Engineer IV - Construction (7+ years)earns $128,382, a Field Engineering Supervisor - Construction (7+ years)earns $123,181,

What are the highest paying states for a Field Application Engineer?

Field Application Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Field Application Engineer roles are District of Columbia $96,836, California $96,468, Massachusetts $95,183. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Field Application Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Field Application Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Middleware Application Engineer V: $158,900; Middleware Application Engineer IV: $142,500; Middleware Application Engineer III: $127,600; Field Application Specialist: $124,063; Application Design Engineer: $124,063.

Field Application Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Field Application Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Field Application Engineer in Delaware is $88,772 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $104,803
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $79,688 to $97,163
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $71,418

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Field Application Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$97,163	$8,097	$1,869	$47
Average	$88,772	$7,398	$1,707	$43
25th Percentile	$79,688	$6,641	$1,532	$38

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Key Factors That Influence Field Application Engineer Salaries

A Field Application Engineer'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 Field Application Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Field Application Engineer'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:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $76,185
Early Career (1-2 years): $88,531
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $101,989
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $128,382
Expert (over 8 years): $123,181

Levels	Salary
Field Eng... Level Field Application Engineer	$76,185
Field App... Level Field Application Engineer	$88,531
Field Eng... Level Field Application Engineer	$101,989
Field Eng... Level Field Application Engineer	$128,382
Field Eng... Level Field Application Engineer	$123,181

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How Do Field Application Engineer 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 Field Application Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $96,836.
California: $96,468.
Massachusetts: $95,183.

District of Columbia $96,836 California $96,468 Massachusetts $95,183 Washington $94,833 New Jersey $94,798 Alaska $94,675 Connecticut $93,468 New York $92,979

Hawaii $91,413 Rhode Island $90,678 Maryland $90,180 Minnesota $89,498 Colorado $89,235 Illinois $89,148 Oregon $88,815 Delaware $88,571

New Hampshire $88,417 Virginia $88,072 Pennsylvania $87,066 Nevada $86,559 North Dakota $86,393 Michigan $86,130 Wisconsin $86,034 Vermont $85,842

Texas $85,308 Maine $85,273 Arizona $85,221 Ohio $85,160 Georgia $84,355 Indiana $83,953 Wyoming $83,874 Utah $83,752

Iowa $83,699 Kansas $83,279 Louisiana $83,157 North Carolina $83,113 Missouri $83,096 Florida $82,755 Montana $82,571 Nebraska $82,396

Kentucky $82,300 South Carolina $81,950 Tennessee $81,731 Idaho $81,644 New Mexico $81,005 Oklahoma $80,865 Alabama $80,349 South Dakota $79,484

Arkansas $79,011 West Virginia $78,758 Mississippi $77,997

Top Paying Cities for Field Application Engineers

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: $91,667
Little Creek: $90,818
Magnolia: $91,194

Lincoln, DE $91,667 Little Creek, DE $90,818 Magnolia, DE $91,194 Milford, DE $91,667 Marydel, DE $90,477 Millsboro, DE $91,667 Millville, DE $92,279 Milton, DE $91,667

Nassau, DE $91,667 Ocean View, DE $92,279 Rehoboth Beach, DE $92,279 Seaford, DE $90,705 Selbyville, DE $92,279 Smyrna, DE $90,372 Viola, DE $91,194 Woodside, DE $90,932

Bear, DE $89,708 Newark, DE $89,743 Claymont, DE $89,813 Delaware City, DE $89,743 Hockessin, DE $89,813 Kirkwood, DE $89,743 Middletown, DE $90,189 Montchanin, DE $89,813

New Castle, DE $89,813 Odessa, DE $90,311 Port Penn, DE $89,498 Rockland, DE $89,813 Saint Georges, DE $89,743 Townsend, DE $90,180 Winterthur, DE $89,813 Lewes, DE $91,667

Wilmington, DE $89,813 Dover, DE $90,775 Dover Afb, DE $90,984 Bethany Beach, DE $92,279 Bethel, DE $90,705 Bridgeville, DE $91,667 Camden Wyoming, DE $90,871 Cheswold, DE $90,565

Clayton, DE $90,337 Dagsboro, DE $92,279 Delmar, DE $90,705 Ellendale, DE $91,667 Felton, DE $91,667 Fenwick Island, DE $92,279 Frankford, DE $92,279 Frederica, DE $91,667

Georgetown, DE $91,667 Greenwood, DE $91,667 Harbeson, DE $91,667 Harrington, DE $91,667 Hartly, DE $90,294 Houston, DE $91,667 Kenton, DE $90,337 Laurel, DE $90,705

Yorklyn, DE $89,813

Field Application Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Field Application Engineer'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

$79,688

Average $88,772/year

$97,163

$6,641

Average $7,398/month

$8,097

$1,532

Average $1,707/week

$1,869

$38

Average $43/hour

$47

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$97,163	$8,097	$1,869	$47
Average	$88,772	$7,398	$1,707	$43
25th Percentile	$79,688	$6,641	$1,532	$38

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