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 $78,437, a Field Application Engineer (2-4 years)earns $91,148, a Field Engineer III - Construction (4-7 years)earns $105,003, a Field Engineer IV - Construction (7+ years)earns $132,176, a Field Engineering Supervisor - Construction (7+ years)earns $126,822,

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 Hawaii

How much does a Field Application Engineer make in Hawaii?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Field Application Engineer in Hawaii is $91,396 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $44.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $107,901
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $82,044 to $100,035
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $73,529

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Field Application Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$100,035	$8,336	$1,924	$48
Average	$91,396	$7,616	$1,758	$44
25th Percentile	$82,044	$6,837	$1,578	$39

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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): $78,437
Early Career (1-2 years): $91,148
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $105,003
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $132,176
Expert (over 8 years): $126,822

Levels	Salary
Field Eng... Level Field Application Engineer	$78,437
Field App... Level Field Application Engineer	$91,148
Field Eng... Level Field Application Engineer	$105,003
Field Eng... Level Field Application Engineer	$132,176
Field Eng... Level Field Application Engineer	$126,822

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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:

Aiea: $90,949
Anahola: $90,337
Captain Cook: $90,337

Aiea, HI $90,949 Anahola, HI $90,337 Captain Cook, HI $90,337 Eleele, HI $90,337 Ewa Beach, HI $90,949 Kapolei, HI $90,748 Haiku, HI $90,337 Hakalau, HI $90,337

Haleiwa, HI $90,337 Hana, HI $90,337 Hanalei, HI $90,337 Hanamaulu, HI $90,337 Hanapepe, HI $90,337 Hauula, HI $90,538 Hawaii National Park, HI $90,337 Hawi, HI $90,337

Hilo, HI $90,337 Princeville, HI $90,337 Holualoa, HI $90,337 Honaunau, HI $90,337 Honokaa, HI $90,337 Honomu, HI $90,337 Hoolehua, HI $90,337 Kaaawa, HI $90,705

Kahuku, HI $90,337 Kahului, HI $90,337 Kailua, HI $90,949 Ocean View, HI $90,337 Waikoloa, HI $90,337 Keauhou, HI $90,337 Kailua Kona, HI $90,337 Kalaheo, HI $90,337

Kalaupapa, HI $90,337 Kamuela, HI $90,337 Kaneohe, HI $90,949 Kapaa, HI $90,337 Kaumakani, HI $90,337 Kaunakakai, HI $90,337 Keaau, HI $90,337 Kealakekua, HI $90,337

Kealia, HI $90,337 Kekaha, HI $90,337 Kihei, HI $90,337 Kilauea, HI $90,337 Kapaau, HI $90,337 Koloa, HI $90,337 Kualapuu, HI $90,337 Kunia, HI $90,661

Kurtistown, HI $90,337 Lahaina, HI $90,337 Laie, HI $90,416 Lanai City, HI $90,337 Laupahoehoe, HI $90,337 Lawai, HI $90,337 Lihue, HI $90,337 Makawao, HI $90,337

Makaweli, HI $90,337 Maunaloa, HI $90,337 Mountain View, HI $90,337 Naalehu, HI $90,337 Ninole, HI $90,337 Ookala, HI $90,337 Paauilo, HI $90,337 Pahala, HI $90,337

Pahoa, HI $90,337 Paia, HI $90,337 Papaaloa, HI $90,337 Papaikou, HI $90,337 Pearl City, HI $90,949 Pepeekeo, HI $90,337 Puunene, HI $90,337 Volcano, HI $90,337

Wahiawa, HI $90,661 Pukalani, HI $90,337 Mililani, HI $90,783 Kula, HI $90,337 Waialua, HI $90,337 Waianae, HI $90,416 Wailuku, HI $90,337 Waimanalo, HI $90,949

Waimea, HI $90,337 Waipahu, HI $90,906 Honolulu, HI $90,949 J B P H H, HI $90,949 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $90,705 Schofield Barracks, HI $90,626 Fort Shafter, HI $90,949 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $90,949

Camp H M Smith, HI $90,949 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $90,906 Wake Island, HI $90,949

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

$82,044

Average $91,396/year

$100,035

$6,837

Average $7,616/month

$8,336

$1,578

Average $1,758/week

$1,924

$39

Average $44/hour

$48

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$100,035	$8,336	$1,924	$48
Average	$91,396	$7,616	$1,758	$44
25th Percentile	$82,044	$6,837	$1,578	$39

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