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

A Flight Maintenance Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Flight Maintenance Engineer (0-2 years)earns $79,410, a Reliability Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $94,974, a Reliability Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $114,518, a Reliability Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $139,416, a Reliability Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $164,523,

What are the highest paying states for a Flight Maintenance Engineer?

Flight Maintenance Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Flight Maintenance Engineer roles are District of Columbia $87,526, California $87,194, Massachusetts $86,032. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Flight Maintenance Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Flight Maintenance Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Flight Operations Senior Manager: $196,455; Aircraft Maintenance Manager II: $160,333; Flight Software Engineer: $130,425; Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Manager: $127,600; Aircraft Maintenance Manager I: $127,507.

Flight Maintenance Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Flight Maintenance Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Flight Maintenance Engineer in Delaware is $80,238 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $89,533
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $74,332 to $85,103
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $68,955

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Flight Maintenance Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$85,103	$7,092	$1,637	$41
Average	$80,238	$6,686	$1,543	$39
25th Percentile	$74,332	$6,194	$1,429	$36

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Key Factors That Influence Flight Maintenance Engineer Salaries

A Flight Maintenance 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 Flight Maintenance Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Flight Maintenance 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): $79,410
Early Career (1-2 years): $94,974
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $114,518
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $139,416
Expert (over 8 years): $164,523

Levels	Salary
Flight Ma... Level Flight Maintenance Engineer	$79,410
Reliabili... Level Flight Maintenance Engineer	$94,974
Reliabili... Level Flight Maintenance Engineer	$114,518
Reliabili... Level Flight Maintenance Engineer	$139,416
Reliabili... Level Flight Maintenance Engineer	$164,523

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

District of Columbia: $87,526.
California: $87,194.
Massachusetts: $86,032.

District of Columbia $87,526 California $87,194 Massachusetts $86,032 Washington $85,716 New Jersey $85,684 Alaska $85,573 Connecticut $84,483 New York $84,040

Hawaii $82,625 Rhode Island $81,961 Maryland $81,510 Minnesota $80,894 Colorado $80,656 Illinois $80,577 Oregon $80,277 Delaware $80,056

New Hampshire $79,917 Virginia $79,605 Pennsylvania $78,696 Nevada $78,237 North Dakota $78,087 Michigan $77,850 Wisconsin $77,763 Vermont $77,589

Texas $77,107 Maine $77,075 Arizona $77,028 Ohio $76,973 Georgia $76,245 Indiana $75,882 Wyoming $75,811 Utah $75,700

Iowa $75,653 Kansas $75,273 Louisiana $75,162 North Carolina $75,123 Missouri $75,107 Florida $74,799 Montana $74,633 Nebraska $74,475

Kentucky $74,388 South Carolina $74,071 Tennessee $73,874 Idaho $73,795 New Mexico $73,218 Oklahoma $73,091 Alabama $72,625 South Dakota $71,842

Arkansas $71,415 West Virginia $71,186 Mississippi $70,498

Top Paying Cities for Flight Maintenance 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: $82,854
Little Creek: $82,087
Magnolia: $82,427

Lincoln, DE $82,854 Little Creek, DE $82,087 Magnolia, DE $82,427 Milford, DE $82,854 Marydel, DE $81,779 Millsboro, DE $82,854 Millville, DE $83,407 Milton, DE $82,854

Nassau, DE $82,854 Ocean View, DE $83,407 Rehoboth Beach, DE $83,407 Seaford, DE $81,985 Selbyville, DE $83,407 Smyrna, DE $81,684 Viola, DE $82,427 Woodside, DE $82,190

Bear, DE $81,083 Newark, DE $81,115 Claymont, DE $81,178 Delaware City, DE $81,115 Hockessin, DE $81,178 Kirkwood, DE $81,115 Middletown, DE $81,518 Montchanin, DE $81,178

New Castle, DE $81,178 Odessa, DE $81,629 Port Penn, DE $80,894 Rockland, DE $81,178 Saint Georges, DE $81,115 Townsend, DE $81,510 Winterthur, DE $81,178 Lewes, DE $82,854

Wilmington, DE $81,178 Dover, DE $82,048 Dover Afb, DE $82,238 Bethany Beach, DE $83,407 Bethel, DE $81,985 Bridgeville, DE $82,854 Camden Wyoming, DE $82,135 Cheswold, DE $81,858

Clayton, DE $81,653 Dagsboro, DE $83,407 Delmar, DE $81,985 Ellendale, DE $82,854 Felton, DE $82,854 Fenwick Island, DE $83,407 Frankford, DE $83,407 Frederica, DE $82,854

Georgetown, DE $82,854 Greenwood, DE $82,854 Harbeson, DE $82,854 Harrington, DE $82,854 Hartly, DE $81,613 Houston, DE $82,854 Kenton, DE $81,653 Laurel, DE $81,985

Yorklyn, DE $81,178

Flight Maintenance Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Flight Maintenance 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

$74,332

Average $80,238/year

$85,103

$6,194

Average $6,686/month

$7,092

$1,429

Average $1,543/week

$1,637

$36

Average $39/hour

$41

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$85,103	$7,092	$1,637	$41
Average	$80,238	$6,686	$1,543	$39
25th Percentile	$74,332	$6,194	$1,429	$36

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