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

A Field Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Field Service Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $75,599, a Field Service Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $92,738, a Field Engineer (4-7 years)earns $108,582, a Field Service Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $128,533, a Field Service Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $149,406,

What are the highest paying states for a Field Engineer?

Field Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Field Engineer roles are District of Columbia $119,096, California $118,645, Massachusetts $117,063. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Field Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Field Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Field Engineer IV - Construction: $125,059; Field Product Engineer: $113,810; Field Engineer III - Construction: $99,349; Field Applications Engineer: $96,462; Field Application Engineer: $87,460.

Field Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Field Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Field Engineer in Delaware is $109,179 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $52.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $134,914
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $99,951 to $122,649
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $91,550

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Field Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$122,649	$10,221	$2,359	$59
Average	$109,179	$9,098	$2,100	$52
25th Percentile	$99,951	$8,329	$1,922	$48

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Key Factors That Influence Field Engineer Salaries

A Field 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 Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Field 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): $75,599
Early Career (1-2 years): $92,738
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $108,582
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $128,533
Expert (over 8 years): $149,406

Levels	Salary
Field Ser... Level Field Engineer	$75,599
Field Ser... Level Field Engineer	$92,738
Field Eng... Level Field Engineer	$108,582
Field Ser... Level Field Engineer	$128,533
Field Ser... Level Field Engineer	$149,406

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

District of Columbia: $119,096.
California: $118,645.
Massachusetts: $117,063.

District of Columbia $119,096 California $118,645 Massachusetts $117,063 Washington $116,633 New Jersey $116,590 Alaska $116,439 Connecticut $114,955 New York $114,353

Hawaii $112,427 Rhode Island $111,524 Maryland $110,911 Minnesota $110,072 Colorado $109,749 Illinois $109,641 Oregon $109,233 Delaware $108,931

New Hampshire $108,742 Virginia $108,318 Pennsylvania $107,081 Nevada $106,457 North Dakota $106,253 Michigan $105,930 Wisconsin $105,812 Vermont $105,575

Texas $104,919 Maine $104,876 Arizona $104,812 Ohio $104,736 Georgia $103,747 Indiana $103,252 Wyoming $103,155 Utah $103,005

Iowa $102,940 Kansas $102,424 Louisiana $102,273 North Carolina $102,219 Missouri $102,198 Florida $101,778 Montana $101,552 Nebraska $101,337

Kentucky $101,219 South Carolina $100,789 Tennessee $100,520 Idaho $100,412 New Mexico $99,627 Oklahoma $99,455 Alabama $98,820 South Dakota $97,755

Arkansas $97,175 West Virginia $96,863 Mississippi $95,927

Top Paying Cities for Field 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: $112,739
Little Creek: $111,696
Magnolia: $112,158

Lincoln, DE $112,739 Little Creek, DE $111,696 Magnolia, DE $112,158 Milford, DE $112,739 Marydel, DE $111,276 Millsboro, DE $112,739 Millville, DE $113,492 Milton, DE $112,739

Nassau, DE $112,739 Ocean View, DE $113,492 Rehoboth Beach, DE $113,492 Seaford, DE $111,556 Selbyville, DE $113,492 Smyrna, DE $111,147 Viola, DE $112,158 Woodside, DE $111,836

Bear, DE $110,330 Newark, DE $110,373 Claymont, DE $110,459 Delaware City, DE $110,373 Hockessin, DE $110,459 Kirkwood, DE $110,373 Middletown, DE $110,921 Montchanin, DE $110,459

New Castle, DE $110,459 Odessa, DE $111,072 Port Penn, DE $110,072 Rockland, DE $110,459 Saint Georges, DE $110,373 Townsend, DE $110,911 Winterthur, DE $110,459 Lewes, DE $112,739

Wilmington, DE $110,459 Dover, DE $111,642 Dover Afb, DE $111,900 Bethany Beach, DE $113,492 Bethel, DE $111,556 Bridgeville, DE $112,739 Camden Wyoming, DE $111,760 Cheswold, DE $111,384

Clayton, DE $111,104 Dagsboro, DE $113,492 Delmar, DE $111,556 Ellendale, DE $112,739 Felton, DE $112,739 Fenwick Island, DE $113,492 Frankford, DE $113,492 Frederica, DE $112,739

Georgetown, DE $112,739 Greenwood, DE $112,739 Harbeson, DE $112,739 Harrington, DE $112,739 Hartly, DE $111,050 Houston, DE $112,739 Kenton, DE $111,104 Laurel, DE $111,556

Yorklyn, DE $110,459

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

Understanding how a Field 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

$99,951

Average $109,179/year

$122,649

$8,329

Average $9,098/month

$10,221

$1,922

Average $2,100/week

$2,359

$48

Average $52/hour

$59

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$122,649	$10,221	$2,359	$59
Average	$109,179	$9,098	$2,100	$52
25th Percentile	$99,951	$8,329	$1,922	$48

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