What are the main factors that influence an Entry Reliability Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Entry Reliability Engineer's salary?

An Entry Reliability Engineer's salary grows with experience: an Entry Reliability Engineer (0-2 years)earns $78,039, a Failure Analysis Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $93,327, a Failure Analysis Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $112,536, a Failure Analysis Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $137,018, an Expert/Consultant Reliability Engineer (7-10 years)earns $161,662,

What are the highest paying states for an Entry Reliability Engineer?

Entry Reliability Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Entry Reliability Engineer roles are District of Columbia $86,500, California $86,100, Massachusetts $85,000. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Entry Reliability Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Entry Reliability Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Lead Reliability Engineer: $161,670; Staff Reliability Engineer: $145,867; Specialist Reliability Engineer: $137,033; Maintenance Reliability Engineer: $113,108; Senior Reliability Engineer: $112,553.

How do different companies affect an Entry Reliability Engineer's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Entry Reliability Engineer roles. Large, established industry leaders like C R Bard Inc ($128,509) and Henry Schein Canada ($124,697) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $82,041.

Entry Reliability Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does an Entry Reliability Engineer make in the United States?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Entry Reliability Engineer in the United States is $78,100 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $86,697
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $71,500 to $82,600
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $65,491

10% $65,491

50% (Median) $78,100

90% $86,697

Entry Reliability Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$82,600	$6,883	$1,588	$40
Average	$78,100	$6,508	$1,502	$38
25th Percentile	$71,500	$5,958	$1,375	$34

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Key Factors That Influence Entry Reliability Engineer Salaries

An Entry Reliability 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Entry Reliability Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Entry Reliability 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 Reliability Engineer (0-2 years): $78,039
Failure Analysis Engineer II (2-4 years): $93,327
Failure Analysis Engineer III (4-7 years): $112,536
Failure Analysis Engineer IV (7+ years): $137,018
Expert/Consultant Reliability Engineer (7-10 years): $161,662

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Reliability Engineer	0-2 years	$78,039
Failure Analysis Engineer II	2-4 years	$93,327
Failure Analysis Engineer III	4-7 years	$112,536
Failure Analysis Engineer IV	7+ years	$137,018
Expert/Consultant Reliability Engineer	7-10 years	$161,662

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

District of Columbia: $86,500.
California: $86,100.
Massachusetts: $85,000.

District of Columbia $86,500 California $86,100 Massachusetts $85,000 Washington $84,700 New Jersey $84,600 Alaska $84,500 Connecticut $83,500 New York $83,000

Hawaii $81,600 Rhode Island $81,000 Maryland $80,500 Minnesota $79,900 Colorado $79,700 Illinois $79,600 Oregon $79,300 Delaware $79,100

New Hampshire $78,900 Virginia $78,600 Pennsylvania $77,700 Nevada $77,300 North Dakota $77,100 Michigan $76,900 Wisconsin $76,800 Vermont $76,600

Texas $76,200 Arizona $76,100 Maine $76,100 Ohio $76,000 Georgia $75,300 Indiana $75,000 Wyoming $74,900 Utah $74,800

Iowa $74,700 Kansas $74,400 Louisiana $74,200 North Carolina $74,200 Missouri $74,200 Florida $73,900 Montana $73,700 Nebraska $73,600

Kentucky $73,500 South Carolina $73,200 Tennessee $73,000 Idaho $72,900 New Mexico $72,300 Oklahoma $72,200 Alabama $71,700 South Dakota $71,000

Arkansas $70,600 West Virginia $70,300 Mississippi $69,600

Top Paying Cities for Entry Reliability 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:

San Jose: $98,500
San Francisco: $97,400
Oakland: $95,400

San Jose, CA $98,500

San Francisco, CA $97,400

Oakland, CA $95,400

New York, NY $89,900

Paramus, NJ $88,800

Queens Village, NY $88,800

Passaic, NJ $88,700

Bergenfield, NJ $88,700

Stamford, CT $88,600

Huntington, NY $88,500

Newark, NJ $87,900

Bridgeport, CT $87,800

Vallejo, CA $87,600

New Brunswick, NJ $87,600

Petaluma, CA $87,500

Middlesex, NJ $87,400

Somerset, NJ $87,300

Santa Cruz, CA $87,200

Boston, MA $86,800

Monterey, CA $86,500

Seattle, WA $86,300

Santa Rosa, CA $86,300

Los Angeles, CA $86,300

Juneau, AK $86,100

Washington, DC $86,000

Orange, CA $85,700

Santa Ana, CA $85,500

Anchorage, AK $85,400

Anaheim, CA $85,400

Long Beach, CA $85,400

Santa Maria, CA $85,100

Everett, WA $85,100

Danbury, CT $84,800

Bremerton, WA $84,700

Tacoma, WA $84,500

New Suffolk, NY $84,500

Sacramento, CA $84,400

Trenton, NJ $84,300

San Diego, CA $84,300

Santa Barbara, CA $84,300

Brockton, MA $84,200

Fairbanks, AK $84,000

Lompoc, CA $83,800

Lowell, MA $83,700

Ventura, CA $83,700

Nashua, NH $83,700

Stockton, CA $83,700

Modesto, CA $83,100

Poughkeepsie, NY $82,900

Olympia, WA $82,800

Kennewick, WA $82,800

New Haven, CT $82,800

Lawrence, MA $82,500

Hartford, CT $82,400

Riverside, CA $82,400

New Bedford, MA $82,300

Richland, WA $82,300

Atlantic City, NJ $82,200

New Britain, CT $82,200

Bakersfield, CA $82,200

San Bernardino, CA $82,200

New London, CT $82,100

Norwich, CT $82,100

Portsmouth, NH $82,100

Boulder, CO $81,900

Portland, OR $81,800

Worcester, MA $81,800

Minneapolis, MN $81,600

Philadelphia, PA $81,500

Honolulu, HI $81,200

Saint Paul, MN $81,200

Vineland, NJ $81,100

Providence, RI $80,900

Chicago, IL $80,700

Bellingham, WA $80,600

Springfield, MA $80,500

Baltimore, MD $80,500

Chico, CA $80,300

Pittsfield, MA $80,100

Manchester, NH $80,000

Spokane, WA $79,600

Denver, CO $79,600

Albany, NY $79,200

Troy, NY $79,200

Nassau, NY $79,100

Wilmington, DE $79,000

Schenectady, NY $79,000

Burlington, VT $78,900

Salem, OR $78,800

Portland, ME $78,600

Yakima, WA $78,500

Rochester, MN $78,300

Milwaukee, WI $78,200

Reno, NV $78,200

Fresno, CA $78,200

Allentown, PA $78,100

Ann Arbor, MI $78,100

Detroit, MI $78,100

Colorado Springs, CO $77,900

Syracuse, NY $77,900

Carson City, NV $77,900

Houston, TX $77,800

Eugene, OR $77,800

Gary, IN $77,700

Springfield, OR $77,600

Bismarck, ND $77,600

Galveston, TX $77,500

Medford, OR $77,400

Fort Collins, CO $77,400

Concord, NH $77,300

Austin, TX $77,300

Mesa, AZ $77,200

Reading, PA $77,100

Phoenix, AZ $77,100

Dallas, TX $77,100

Saint Cloud, MN $77,000

Madison, WI $76,900

Utica, NY $76,700

Rochester, NY $76,600

Des Moines, IA $76,600

Raleigh, NC $76,600

Atlanta, GA $76,500

Battle Creek, MI $76,400

Salt Lake City, UT $76,400

Lancaster, PA $76,300

Harrisburg, PA $76,200

Kansas City, MO $76,100

Kansas City, KS $76,100

Champaign, IL $76,100

Fort Worth, TX $76,100

Columbus, OH $76,100

Boca Raton, FL $76,100

Indianapolis, IN $76,000

Cleveland, OH $76,000

Pittsburgh, PA $76,000

Richmond, VA $76,000

Las Vegas, NV $75,900

Cincinnati, OH $75,900

Petersburg, VA $75,800

Huntsville, AL $75,600

Lansing, MI $75,600

Lebanon, PA $75,600

Pueblo, CO $75,600

Appleton, WI $75,600

Saint Louis, MO $75,500

Charlotte, NC $75,500

Buffalo, NY $75,500

Dayton, OH $75,500

Racine, WI $75,500

York, PA $75,400

Elkhart, IN $75,400

Gastonia, NC $75,400

Billings, MT $75,400

Binghamton, NY $75,300

Toledo, OH $75,300

Rock Hill, SC $75,300

Lorain, OH $75,300

Beaumont, TX $75,300

Benton Harbor, MI $75,300

Rockford, IL $75,200

Springfield, IL $75,200

Elyria, OH $75,200

Fargo, ND $75,200

Flagstaff, AZ $75,100

Fort Lauderdale, FL $75,100

Cheyenne, WY $75,000

Grand Forks, ND $75,000

Duluth, MN $75,000

Miami, FL $75,000

Bangor, ME $74,800

Hialeah, FL $74,700

Cedar Rapids, IA $74,700

Durham, NC $74,700

Louisville, KY $74,700

Grand Rapids, MI $74,700

Scranton, PA $74,500

Casper, WY $74,500

New Orleans, LA $74,400

Virginia Beach, VA $74,400

Akron, OH $74,400

Peoria, IL $74,300

Sarasota, FL $74,300

Charleston, SC $74,200

Green Bay, WI $74,200

Baton Rouge, LA $74,200

Nashville, TN $74,200

Omaha, NE $74,200

Davenport, IA $74,100

Jamestown, NY $74,100

Tucson, AZ $74,100

Port Arthur, TX $74,000

Saint Petersburg, FL $74,000

Tampa, FL $74,000

Evansville, IN $74,000

Bradenton, FL $73,900

Santa Fe, NM $73,800

Orlando, FL $73,700

Clearwater, FL $73,600

La Crosse, WI $73,500

Canton, OH $73,500

Albuquerque, NM $73,400

Newport News, VA $73,400

High Point, NC $73,400

Ogden, UT $73,400

Laramie, WY $73,300

Norfolk, VA $73,300

Corpus Christi, TX $73,300

Rock Island, IL $73,200

Saginaw, MI $73,200

Jacksonville, FL $73,200

Salisbury, NC $73,200

Boise, ID $73,100

Moline, IL $73,100

Fort Myers, FL $73,100

Memphis, TN $73,100

Waterloo, IA $73,000

Tulsa, OK $73,000

Spartanburg, SC $72,900

Lincoln, NE $72,900

Fort Wayne, IN $72,900

Provo, UT $72,800

Cedar Falls, IA $72,800

San Antonio, TX $72,700

Greensboro, NC $72,700

South Bend, IN $72,700

Birmingham, AL $72,600

Savannah, GA $72,600

Muskegon, MI $72,600

Winston Salem, NC $72,500

Greenville, SC $72,300

Lake Charles, LA $72,300

Anderson, IN $72,300

Lexington, KY $72,300

Augusta, GA $72,300

Wichita, KS $72,200

Tuscaloosa, AL $72,200

Lima, OH $72,200

Columbia, SC $72,100

Springfield, OH $72,100

Asheville, NC $72,000

Bloomington, IN $71,900

Knoxville, TN $71,700

Shreveport, LA $71,600

Wilmington, NC $71,500

Roanoke, VA $71,500

Frankfort, KY $71,400

Topeka, KS $71,400

Oklahoma City, OK $71,300

Chillicothe, OH $71,300

Longview, TX $71,300

Melbourne, FL $71,300

Sioux Falls, SD $71,200

Mobile, AL $71,200

Terre Haute, IN $71,100

Altoona, PA $71,100

Killeen, TX $71,000

Amarillo, TX $71,000

Fayetteville, AR $70,900

Chattanooga, TN $70,900

Sioux City, IA $70,800

Idaho Falls, ID $70,800

Lynchburg, VA $70,800

Gainesville, FL $70,700

Youngstown, OH $70,600

Lafayette, LA $70,600

Little Rock, AR $70,600

Portsmouth, OH $70,600

Daytona Beach, FL $70,500

Clarksville, TN $70,500

Pensacola, FL $70,500

Temple, TX $70,500

Hopkinsville, KY $70,300

Erie, PA $70,300

Florence, SC $70,200

Great Falls, MT $70,100

Charleston, WV $70,100

Tallahassee, FL $70,000

Macon, GA $70,000

Fayetteville, NC $69,900

Waco, TX $69,900

Helena, MT $69,900

Pine Bluff, AR $69,800

Vincennes, IN $69,700

Lubbock, TX $69,700

Alamogordo, NM $69,700

Rapid City, SD $69,600

Twin Falls, ID $69,600

Jackson, MS $69,400

Huntington, WV $69,400

Greenville, MS $69,400

Parkersburg, WV $69,300

Montgomery, AL $69,300

Wichita Falls, TX $69,300

Springfield, MO $69,300

Biloxi, MS $69,200

Sumter, SC $69,100

Johnstown, PA $69,100

Monroe, LA $69,100

Columbus, GA $69,000

Pascagoula, MS $68,900

Abilene, TX $68,900

Kingsport, TN $68,700

Albany, GA $68,700

Gulfport, MS $68,700

Alexandria, LA $68,400

Fort Smith, AR $68,200

El Paso, TX $68,000

Las Cruces, NM $67,700

Harlingen, TX $67,500

Pocatello, ID $67,400

Florence, AL $67,300

Brownsville, TX $67,300

Mcallen, TX $67,200

Dothan, AL $67,100

Columbus, MS $66,600

Altus, OK $66,200

Lawton, OK $66,100

Pierre, SD $65,800

What Skills Can Increase an Entry Reliability Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Analysis (Mentioned in 3.28% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
Linux (Mentioned in 3.28% Job Postings): Managing a system's hardware and resources using a Unix-like open-source operating system.
Open Source (Mentioned in 2.48% Job Postings): Open source is a term that originally referred to open source software (OSS). Open source software is code that is designed to be publicly accessible—anyone can see, modify, and distribute the code as they see fit

Skills	Demand Percentage
Analysis	3.28%
Linux	3.28%
Open Source	2.48%

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What skills can make your compensation higher?

Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Entry Reliability Engineer's salary.

Open Source: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
Microservices: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
Docker: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Open Source	$91,377	17%
Microservices	$89,034	14%
Docker	$87,472	12%

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Entry Reliability Engineer Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Entry Reliability Engineer salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $87,280. While startup companies pay approximate $73,830.

Entry Reliability Engineer Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$73,830
Growth Stage	51~500	$78,083
Established	501~5000	$84,280
Enterprise	5000+	$87,280

Entry Reliability Engineer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Entry Reliability Engineer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Construction and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Entry Reliability Engineer positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Entry Reliability Engineer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Entry Reliability Engineer

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Construction	$93,720	$45.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$93,720	$45.0	20%
Energy & Utilities	$89,815	$43.0	15%
Aerospace & Defense	$85,910	$41.0	10%
MFG Durable	$85,910	$41.0	10%

How Education impacts an Entry Reliability Engineer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Entry Reliability Engineers enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Entry Reliability Engineer with a Associate's Degree is between $75,457 and $78,542).

Entry Reliability Engineer Salaries by Degree Level

$81,500
$80,600
$79,800
$78,900
$78,100
$77,200
$76,400
$75,500

Typical Education for Entry Reliability Engineer
Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	2.6%
High School	2.6%
Associates	9.0%
Bachelors	56.4%
Masters	26.9%
Doctorate	5.1%

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Entry Reliability Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Entry Reliability 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.

$71,500

Average $78,100/year

$82,600

$5,958

Average $6,508/month

$6,883

$1,375

Average $1,502/week

$1,588

$34

Average $38/hour

$40

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$82,600	$6,883	$1,588	$40
Average	$78,100	$6,508	$1,502	$38
25th Percentile	$71,500	$5,958	$1,375	$34

Entry Reliability Engineer Salary Growth & Career Path

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For an Entry Reliability Engineer, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Failure Analysis Engineer II role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $93,400 - a projected growth of 20% over your current level.

Salary Trends for Entry Reliability Engineer

Salaries for an Entry Reliability Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $82,966 in 2023 to around $80,498 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Entry Reliability Engineer salary trends, .

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Most common benefits for Entry Reliability Engineer

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Common company salaries for Entry Reliability Engineer

Here are companies hiring for Entry Reliability Engineer and their salaries, click below for more details.

C $128,509/per year

C R Bard Inc Biotechnology the United States

H $124,697/per year

Henry Schein Canada Biotechnology the United States

N $123,899/per year

Nordex Inc Biotechnology the United States

N $120,416/per year

Nipro Corp Biotechnology the United States

E $115,870/per year

Enovis Biotechnology the United States

A $114,553/per year

Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy Biotechnology the United States

M $112,110/per year

MiniMed Inc Biotechnology the United States

L $111,500/per year

Labcorp Drug Development Biotechnology the United States

L $110,229/per year

Life Technologies Corp Biotechnology the United States

Z $106,224/per year

Zimmer Biomet Biotechnology the United States

P $103,077/per year

Promontory Therapeutics Biotechnology the United States

S $102,181/per year

Steris PLC Biotechnology the United States

G $97,274/per year

Gavin Conferences Pty Ltd Biotechnology the United States

E $94,764/per year

Endeavor BioMedicines Biotechnology the United States

R $94,402/per year

Replay Holdings LLC Biotechnology the United States

P $94,235/per year

Pleno Inc Biotechnology the United States

S $93,666/per year

Simulaids Inc Biotechnology the United States

N $88,880/per year

NOIRLab/CAS Biotechnology the United States

O $86,468/per year

Onward Technology Biotechnology the United States

L $84,895/per year

LED Medical Diagnostics Inc Biotechnology the United States

E $84,682/per year

Eyeco Ltd Biotechnology the United States

P $84,523/per year

Paerosol Biotechnology the United States

I $83,525/per year

IONIQ Sciences Inc Biotechnology the United States

S $82,815/per year

Stateside PPE Biotechnology the United States

D $82,041/per year

Digi Bio Biotechnology the United States

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FAQ about Entry Reliability Engineer

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Entry Reliability Engineer?

The Construction industry offers the highest average compensation for Entry Reliability Engineer roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

2. What is the highest paid reliability engineer?

The highest paid reliability engineer roles in the U.S. include Site Reliability Engineering at $132,583 annually, followed by System Reliability Engineer at $117,973. In contrast, an Entry Reliability Engineer typically earns between $74,300 and $86,600, with a mid-salary of $79,800.

3. What is the career path of a reliability engineer?

To become a reliability engineer, start with a bachelor's degree in engineering. Gain experience in related roles and pursue specialized training and certifications. Develop skills in statistical analysis and risk assessment. Networking and continuous learning are essential. Entry-level positions typically offer salaries ranging from $74,300 to $86,600, with a mid-salary of $79,800.

4. What is the career path of a reliability engineer?

To become a reliability engineer, obtain a bachelor's degree in engineering and gain experience in related roles. Pursue specialized training and certifications, develop skills in statistical analysis and risk assessment, and network with professionals. Entry-level positions typically offer salaries ranging from $74,300 to $86,600, with a mid-salary of $79,800. Continuous learning is essential for career advancement.

5. How much does entry level pay us?

As of now, the salary for an Entry Reliability Engineer ranges from $74,300 to $86,600 annually, with a median salary of $79,800. This reflects a competitive compensation structure for entry-level positions in this field, providing a solid foundation for career growth.

6. What is the lowest salary of an engineer in us?

The lowest salary for an Entry Reliability Engineer in the U.S. is approximately $74,300, with a mid-range salary of about $79,800 and a maximum salary reaching $86,600. This reflects a more specific salary range compared to broader engineering roles, highlighting the competitive compensation in this field.

7. What is the future of reliability engineering?

The future of reliability engineering is promising, with a focus on leveraging artificial intelligence, modeling, automation, and virtual tools to manage increasingly complex systems. As the demand for skilled professionals grows, entry-level Reliability Engineers can expect salaries ranging from $74,300 to $86,600, reflecting the importance of this field in optimizing designs and ensuring system reliability.

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