As of May 18, 2021, the average annual salary for Flight Test Engineer in Buffalo, NY is $75,060, equivalent to $36 per hour, $1,443 weekly, or $6,255 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Flight Test Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Flight Test Engineer in Buffalo, NY vary widely, spanning from $64,901 to $85,284. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($69,742) and 75th percentile ($80,411), while top earners (90th percentile) make $85,284 per year. This $10,669 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Java, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Buffalo Flight Test Engineer often earn 9.3% lower than national averages. However, Buffalo currently ranks 490 statewide for Flight Test Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Flight Test Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Flight Test Engineer Salary $64,901 Buffalo, NY May 18, 2021
25th Percentile Flight Test Engineer Salary $69,742 Buffalo, NY May 18, 2021
50th Percentile Flight Test Engineer Salary $75,060 Buffalo, NY May 18, 2021
75th Percentile Flight Test Engineer Salary $80,411 Buffalo, NY May 18, 2021
90th Percentile Flight Test Engineer Salary $85,284 Buffalo, NY May 18, 2021
25% $69,742 10% $64,901 90% $85,284 75% $80,411 $75,060 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Flight Test Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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