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

A RF Test Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Radio Frequency Engineer I ( years)earns $0, a RF Test Engineer (2-4 years)earns $101,153, a Radio Frequency Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $122,756, a Radio Frequency Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $146,166, a Radio Frequency Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $180,532,

What are the highest paying states for a RF Test Engineer?

RF Test Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for RF Test Engineer roles are District of Columbia $111,400, California $110,978, Massachusetts $109,499. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of RF Test Engineer roles make?

Salaries for RF Test Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Lead RF Engineer: $177,600; Principal RF Engineer: $177,600; RF Engineer III: $143,800; Specialist RF Engineer: $143,790; RF Engineer II: $120,800.

RF Test Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a RF Test Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a RF Test Engineer in Delaware is $102,124 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $49.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $116,757
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $95,507 to $109,783
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $89,482

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RF Test Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$109,783	$9,149	$2,111	$53
Average	$102,124	$8,510	$1,964	$49
25th Percentile	$95,507	$7,959	$1,837	$46

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Key Factors That Influence RF Test Engineer Salaries

A RF Test 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 RF Test Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a RF Test 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): $0
Early Career (1-2 years): $101,153
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $122,756
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $146,166
Expert (over 8 years): $180,532

Levels	Salary
Radio Fre... Level RF Test Engineer	$0
RF Test E... Level RF Test Engineer	$101,153
Radio Fre... Level RF Test Engineer	$122,756
Radio Fre... Level RF Test Engineer	$146,166
Radio Fre... Level RF Test Engineer	$180,532

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

District of Columbia: $111,400.
California: $110,978.
Massachusetts: $109,499.

District of Columbia $111,400 California $110,978 Massachusetts $109,499 Washington $109,096 New Jersey $109,056 Alaska $108,915 Connecticut $107,527 New York $106,963

Hawaii $105,162 Rhode Island $104,317 Maryland $103,744 Minnesota $102,959 Colorado $102,657 Illinois $102,556 Oregon $102,174 Delaware $101,892

New Hampshire $101,715 Virginia $101,319 Pennsylvania $100,162 Nevada $99,578 North Dakota $99,387 Michigan $99,085 Wisconsin $98,975 Vermont $98,753

Texas $98,139 Maine $98,099 Arizona $98,039 Ohio $97,968 Georgia $97,043 Indiana $96,580 Wyoming $96,489 Utah $96,349

Iowa $96,288 Kansas $95,805 Louisiana $95,664 North Carolina $95,614 Missouri $95,594 Florida $95,202 Montana $94,990 Nebraska $94,789

Kentucky $94,678 South Carolina $94,276 Tennessee $94,024 Idaho $93,924 New Mexico $93,189 Oklahoma $93,028 Alabama $92,435 South Dakota $91,439

Arkansas $90,895 West Virginia $90,603 Mississippi $89,728

Top Paying Cities for RF Test 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: $105,454
Little Creek: $104,478
Magnolia: $104,911

Lincoln, DE $105,454 Little Creek, DE $104,478 Magnolia, DE $104,911 Milford, DE $105,454 Marydel, DE $104,086 Millsboro, DE $105,454 Millville, DE $106,158 Milton, DE $105,454

Nassau, DE $105,454 Ocean View, DE $106,158 Rehoboth Beach, DE $106,158 Seaford, DE $104,347 Selbyville, DE $106,158 Smyrna, DE $103,965 Viola, DE $104,911 Woodside, DE $104,609

Bear, DE $103,200 Newark, DE $103,241 Claymont, DE $103,321 Delaware City, DE $103,241 Hockessin, DE $103,321 Kirkwood, DE $103,241 Middletown, DE $103,754 Montchanin, DE $103,321

New Castle, DE $103,321 Odessa, DE $103,895 Port Penn, DE $102,959 Rockland, DE $103,321 Saint Georges, DE $103,241 Townsend, DE $103,744 Winterthur, DE $103,321 Lewes, DE $105,454

Wilmington, DE $103,321 Dover, DE $104,428 Dover Afb, DE $104,669 Bethany Beach, DE $106,158 Bethel, DE $104,347 Bridgeville, DE $105,454 Camden Wyoming, DE $104,539 Cheswold, DE $104,186

Clayton, DE $103,925 Dagsboro, DE $106,158 Delmar, DE $104,347 Ellendale, DE $105,454 Felton, DE $105,454 Fenwick Island, DE $106,158 Frankford, DE $106,158 Frederica, DE $105,454

Georgetown, DE $105,454 Greenwood, DE $105,454 Harbeson, DE $105,454 Harrington, DE $105,454 Hartly, DE $103,875 Houston, DE $105,454 Kenton, DE $103,925 Laurel, DE $104,347

Yorklyn, DE $103,321

RF Test Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a RF Test 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

$95,507

Average $102,124/year

$109,783

$7,959

Average $8,510/month

$9,149

$1,837

Average $1,964/week

$2,111

$46

Average $49/hour

$53

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$109,783	$9,149	$2,111	$53
Average	$102,124	$8,510	$1,964	$49
25th Percentile	$95,507	$7,959	$1,837	$46

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