What are the main factors that influence a Radio Frequency Design Engineering Manager's salary?

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Radio Frequency Design Engineering Manager?

The Internet industry offers the highest average compensation for Radio Frequency Design Engineering Manager roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How does experience change A Radio Frequency Design Engineering Manager's salary?

A Radio Frequency Design Engineering Manager's salary grows with experience: a RF Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $142,305, a RF Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $175,805, a Radio Frequency Design Engineer VI (10-12 years)earns $180,452, a Radio Frequency Design Engineering Manager (12+ years)earns $153,802, a Radio Frequency Design Engineering Manager, Sr. (12+ years)earns $161,206,

What are the highest paying states for a Radio Frequency Design Engineering Manager?

Radio Frequency Design Engineering Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Radio Frequency Design Engineering Manager roles are District of Columbia $172,100, California $171,500, Massachusetts $169,200. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Radio Frequency Design Engineering Manager roles make?

Salaries for Radio Frequency Design Engineering Manager level roles vary by specialization: Radio Frequency Design Engineer VI: $182,400; Radio Frequency Design Engineer V: $177,625; Radio Frequency Design Engineering Manager, Sr.: $162,900; Radio Frequency Engineering Senior Manager: $162,884; Radio Frequency Engineering Manager: $155,403.

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Radio Frequency Design Engineering Manager Salary in Nevada

How much does a Radio Frequency Design Engineering Manager make in Nevada?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Radio Frequency Design Engineering Manager in Nevada is $153,900 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $74.

However, a Radio Frequency Design Engineering Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $186,760
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $141,500 to $171,100
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $130,210

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Radio Frequency Design Engineering Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$171,100	$14,258	$3,290	$82
Average	$153,900	$12,825	$2,960	$74
25th Percentile	$141,500	$11,792	$2,721	$68

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Key Factors That Influence Radio Frequency Design Engineering Manager Salaries

A Radio Frequency Design Engineering Manager'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 Radio Frequency Design Engineering Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Radio Frequency Design Engineering Manager'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:

RF Engineer IV (7+ years): $142,305
RF Engineer V (7-10 years): $175,805
Radio Frequency Design Engineer VI (10-12 years): $180,452
Radio Frequency Design Engineering Manager (12+ years): $153,802
Radio Frequency Design Engineering Manager, Sr. (12+ years): $161,206

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
RF Engineer IV	7+ years	$142,305
RF Engineer V	7-10 years	$175,805
Radio Frequency Design Engineer VI	10-12 years	$180,452
Radio Frequency Design Engineering Manager	12+ years	$153,802
Radio Frequency Design Engineering Manager, Sr.	12+ years	$161,206

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How Do Radio Frequency Design Engineering Manager 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 Radio Frequency Design Engineering Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $172,100.
California: $171,500.
Massachusetts: $169,200.

District of Columbia $172,100 California $171,500 Massachusetts $169,200 Washington $168,600 New Jersey $168,500 Alaska $168,300 Connecticut $166,100 New York $165,300

Hawaii $162,500 Rhode Island $161,200 Maryland $160,300 Minnesota $159,100 Colorado $158,600 Illinois $158,500 Oregon $157,900 Delaware $157,400

New Hampshire $157,200 Virginia $156,500 Pennsylvania $154,800 Nevada $153,900 North Dakota $153,600 Michigan $153,100 Wisconsin $152,900 Vermont $152,600

Maine $151,600 Texas $151,600 Arizona $151,500 Ohio $151,400 Georgia $149,900 Indiana $149,200 Wyoming $149,100 Utah $148,900

Iowa $148,800 Kansas $148,000 Louisiana $147,800 Missouri $147,700 North Carolina $147,700 Florida $147,100 Montana $146,800 Nebraska $146,500

Kentucky $146,300 South Carolina $145,700 Tennessee $145,300 Idaho $145,100 New Mexico $144,000 Oklahoma $143,700 Alabama $142,800 South Dakota $141,300

Arkansas $140,400 West Virginia $140,000 Mississippi $138,600

Top Paying Cities for Radio Frequency Design Engineering Managers

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:

The Lakes: $151,100
Alamo: $155,400
Henderson: $151,100

The Lakes, NV $151,100 Alamo, NV $155,400 Henderson, NV $151,100 Beatty, NV $155,600 Blue Diamond, NV $151,300 Boulder City, NV $151,500 Bunkerville, NV $154,600 Caliente, NV $155,000

Dyer, NV $155,500 Goldfield, NV $155,400 Hiko, NV $155,100 Indian Springs, NV $153,200 Jean, NV $152,400 Amargosa Valley, NV $155,600 Logandale, NV $154,500 Manhattan, NV $155,700

Mercury, NV $155,100 Mesquite, NV $155,500 Moapa, NV $153,300 Laughlin, NV $154,900 North Las Vegas, NV $151,100 Coyote Springs, NV $154,300 Cal Nev Ari, NV $154,200 Overton, NV $152,800

Pahrump, NV $154,500 Panaca, NV $154,800 Pioche, NV $154,800 Round Mountain, NV $155,500 Searchlight, NV $153,500 Silverpeak, NV $156,000 Tonopah, NV $155,500 Sloan, NV $151,100

Las Vegas, NV $151,100 Nellis Afb, NV $151,100 Ely, NV $155,400 Austin, NV $155,300 Baker, NV $154,800 Duckwater, NV $155,600 Eureka, NV $155,400 Lund, NV $155,400

Mc Gill, NV $155,600 Ruth, NV $156,000 Crystal Bay, NV $157,500 Dayton, NV $155,500 Denio, NV $155,100 Empire, NV $155,500 Fallon, NV $155,700 Fernley, NV $155,800

Gabbs, NV $155,500 Gardnerville, NV $155,900 Genoa, NV $155,600 Gerlach, NV $155,500 Glenbrook, NV $155,700 Golconda, NV $155,400 Hawthorne, NV $155,700 Imlay, NV $155,500

Lovelock, NV $155,700 Luning, NV $155,800 Mc Dermitt, NV $155,000 Mina, NV $155,400 Minden, NV $155,500 Nixon, NV $155,500 Orovada, NV $155,200 Paradise Valley, NV $155,400

Schurz, NV $155,600 Silver City, NV $155,200 Silver Springs, NV $155,800 Smith, NV $155,700 Sparks, NV $155,800 Sun Valley, NV $155,800 Valmy, NV $155,700 Verdi, NV $156,000

Virginia City, NV $155,300 Wadsworth, NV $155,700 Wellington, NV $155,700 Winnemucca, NV $155,600 Yerington, NV $155,700 Zephyr Cove, NV $155,900 Stateline, NV $156,000 Incline Village, NV $156,200

Reno, NV $155,800 Carson City, NV $155,100 Washoe Valley, NV $155,200 Elko, NV $155,800 Spring Creek, NV $155,800 Battle Mountain, NV $155,600 Crescent Valley, NV $155,500 Carlin, NV $155,700

Deeth, NV $155,400 Halleck, NV $155,400 Jackpot, NV $154,200 Jarbidge, NV $154,500 Lamoille, NV $155,500 Montello, NV $154,500 Mountain City, NV $155,000 Owyhee, NV $154,500

Ruby Valley, NV $155,400 Tuscarora, NV $155,300 Wells, NV $155,300 West Wendover, NV $155,400

Radio Frequency Design Engineering Manager Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Radio Frequency Design Engineering Manager salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $173,436. While startup companies pay approximate $146,745.

Radio Frequency Design Engineering Manager Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$146,745
Growth Stage	51~500	$155,188
Established	501~5000	$167,505
Enterprise	5000+	$173,436

Radio Frequency Design Engineering Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Radio Frequency Design Engineering Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Internet and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Radio Frequency Design Engineering Manager positions in Telecom or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Radio Frequency Design Engineering Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Radio Frequency Design Engineering Manager

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Internet	$200,070	$96.0	30%
Energy & Utilities	$184,680	$89.0	20%
Aerospace & Defense	$176,985	$85.0	15%
Chemicals	$169,290	$81.0	10%
Software & Networking	$169,290	$81.0	10%

Radio Frequency Design Engineering Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Radio Frequency Design Engineering Manager'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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$141,500

Average $153,900/year

$171,100

$11,792

Average $12,825/month

$14,258

$2,721

Average $2,960/week

$3,290

$68

Average $74/hour

$82

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$171,100	$14,258	$3,290	$82
Average	$153,900	$12,825	$2,960	$74
25th Percentile	$141,500	$11,792	$2,721	$68

Radio Frequency Design Engineering Manager Salary Growth & Career Path

Radio Frequency Design Engineering Manager

Electrical Design Engineering Manager

Electronic Systems Engineering Manager, Sr.

Radio Frequency Design Engineering Manager, Sr.

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Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As a Radio Frequency Design Engineering Manager, you have the following paths for advancement. The table below compares the salary raises for common next-step roles. By comparing these figures, you can choose the career path that best meets your financial goals.

Radio Frequency Design Engineering Manager Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role	Estimate Salary	Projected Raise
Electrical Design Engineering Manager	$173,000	12%
Electronic Systems Engineering Manager, Sr.	$153,500	0%
Radio Frequency Design Engineering Manager, Sr.	$161,300	5%

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