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 $78,362, a Field Application Engineer (2-4 years)earns $91,061, a Field Engineer III - Construction (4-7 years)earns $104,903, a Field Engineer IV - Construction (7+ years)earns $132,050, a Field Engineering Supervisor - Construction (7+ years)earns $126,701,

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 Rhode Island

How much does a Field Application Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Field Application Engineer in Rhode Island is $91,308 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): $107,797
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $81,965 to $99,939
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $73,459

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Field Application Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$99,939	$8,328	$1,922	$48
Average	$91,308	$7,609	$1,756	$44
25th Percentile	$81,965	$6,830	$1,576	$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): $78,362
Early Career (1-2 years): $91,061
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $104,903
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $132,050
Expert (over 8 years): $126,701

Levels	Salary
Field Eng... Level Field Application Engineer	$78,362
Field App... Level Field Application Engineer	$91,061
Field Eng... Level Field Application Engineer	$104,903
Field Eng... Level Field Application Engineer	$132,050
Field Eng... Level Field Application Engineer	$126,701

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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:

Adamsville: $92,165
Albion: $90,635
Ashaway: $92,515

Adamsville, RI $92,165 Albion, RI $90,635 Ashaway, RI $92,515 Barrington, RI $90,635 Block Island, RI $92,034 Bradford, RI $92,454 Bristol, RI $90,547 Carolina, RI $91,702

Charlestown, RI $91,798 Chepachet, RI $90,460 Clayville, RI $90,547 Coventry, RI $90,460 West Greenwich, RI $90,399 East Greenwich, RI $90,521 Exeter, RI $92,454 Fiskeville, RI $90,635

Forestdale, RI $90,547 Foster, RI $90,399 Glendale, RI $90,399 Greene, RI $91,413 Greenville, RI $90,635 Harmony, RI $90,608 Harrisville, RI $90,460 Hope, RI $90,635

Hope Valley, RI $92,515 Hopkinton, RI $92,541 Jamestown, RI $91,614 Kenyon, RI $92,428 Little Compton, RI $92,130 Manville, RI $90,635 Mapleville, RI $90,399 Newport, RI $91,632

Middletown, RI $92,017 North Kingstown, RI $90,372 North Scituate, RI $90,608 Oakland, RI $90,486 Pascoag, RI $90,433 Pawtucket, RI $90,635 Central Falls, RI $90,635 Cumberland, RI $90,635

Lincoln, RI $90,635 Portsmouth, RI $91,264 Prudence Island, RI $90,460 Rockville, RI $92,541 Saunderstown, RI $91,667 Shannock, RI $92,401 Slatersville, RI $90,547 Slocum, RI $91,667

Tiverton, RI $92,191 Wakefield, RI $91,570 Kingston, RI $91,588 Narragansett, RI $91,605 Peace Dale, RI $91,570 Warren, RI $90,608 Warwick, RI $90,635 Westerly, RI $92,568

West Kingston, RI $91,640 West Warwick, RI $90,635 Wood River Junction, RI $92,454 Woonsocket, RI $90,547 North Smithfield, RI $90,608 Wyoming, RI $92,428 Providence, RI $90,635 Cranston, RI $90,635

North Providence, RI $90,635 East Providence, RI $90,635 Riverside, RI $90,635 Rumford, RI $90,635 Smithfield, RI $90,635 Johnston, RI $90,635

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

$81,965

Average $91,308/year

$99,939

$6,830

Average $7,609/month

$8,328

$1,576

Average $1,756/week

$1,922

$39

Average $44/hour

$48

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$99,939	$8,328	$1,922	$48
Average	$91,308	$7,609	$1,756	$44
25th Percentile	$81,965	$6,830	$1,576	$39

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