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 $79,033, a Failure Analysis Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $94,518, a Failure Analysis Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $113,971, a Failure Analysis Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $138,761, an Expert/Consultant Reliability Engineer (7-10 years)earns $163,728,

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: $161,680; Staff Reliability Engineer: $145,849; Specialist Reliability Engineer: $137,043; Maintenance Reliability Engineer: $113,114; Senior Reliability Engineer: $112,563.

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Entry Reliability Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Entry Reliability Engineer make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for an Entry Reliability Engineer in Delaware is $79,100 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): $87,888
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $72,400 to $83,700
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $66,300

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Entry Reliability Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$83,700	$6,975	$1,610	$40
Average	$79,100	$6,592	$1,521	$38
25th Percentile	$72,400	$6,033	$1,392	$35

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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 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): $79,033
Failure Analysis Engineer II (2-4 years): $94,518
Failure Analysis Engineer III (4-7 years): $113,971
Failure Analysis Engineer IV (7+ years): $138,761
Expert/Consultant Reliability Engineer (7-10 years): $163,728

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Reliability Engineer	0-2 years	$79,033
Failure Analysis Engineer II	2-4 years	$94,518
Failure Analysis Engineer III	4-7 years	$113,971
Failure Analysis Engineer IV	7+ years	$138,761
Expert/Consultant Reliability Engineer	7-10 years	$163,728

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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 $74,300 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:

Lincoln: $78,700
Little Creek: $79,300
Magnolia: $79,200

Lincoln, DE $78,700 Little Creek, DE $79,300 Magnolia, DE $79,200 Milford, DE $78,900 Marydel, DE $79,100 Millsboro, DE $78,400 Millville, DE $78,500 Milton, DE $78,700

Nassau, DE $78,700 Ocean View, DE $78,500 Rehoboth Beach, DE $78,700 Seaford, DE $78,700 Selbyville, DE $78,400 Smyrna, DE $79,400 Viola, DE $79,000 Woodside, DE $79,200

Bear, DE $79,000 Newark, DE $79,000 Claymont, DE $79,200 Delaware City, DE $79,100 Hockessin, DE $79,000 Kirkwood, DE $79,100 Middletown, DE $79,100 Montchanin, DE $79,000

New Castle, DE $79,000 Odessa, DE $79,100 Port Penn, DE $79,200 Rockland, DE $79,000 Saint Georges, DE $79,100 Townsend, DE $79,200 Winterthur, DE $79,000 Lewes, DE $78,700

Wilmington, DE $79,000 Dover, DE $79,300 Dover Afb, DE $78,900 Bethany Beach, DE $78,400 Bethel, DE $78,500 Bridgeville, DE $78,700 Camden Wyoming, DE $79,100 Cheswold, DE $79,300

Clayton, DE $79,300 Dagsboro, DE $78,400 Delmar, DE $78,200 Ellendale, DE $78,500 Felton, DE $78,900 Fenwick Island, DE $78,400 Frankford, DE $78,200 Frederica, DE $79,000

Georgetown, DE $78,300 Greenwood, DE $78,700 Harbeson, DE $78,400 Harrington, DE $78,800 Hartly, DE $79,100 Houston, DE $78,700 Kenton, DE $79,300 Laurel, DE $78,300

Yorklyn, DE $79,000

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.

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$72,400

Average $79,100/year

$83,700

$6,033

Average $6,592/month

$6,975

$1,392

Average $1,521/week

$1,610

$35

Average $38/hour

$40

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$83,700	$6,975	$1,610	$40
Average	$79,100	$6,592	$1,521	$38
25th Percentile	$72,400	$6,033	$1,392	$35

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 $94,600 - a projected growth of 20% over your current level.

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