What are the main factors that influence a Reliability Engineer I's salary?

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

How does experience change A Reliability Engineer 's salary?

A Reliability Engineer 's salary grows with experience: a Reliability Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $79,034, a Reliability Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $94,520, a Reliability Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $113,973, a Reliability Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $138,762, a Reliability Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $163,733,

What are the highest paying states for a Reliability Engineer I?

Reliability Engineer I salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Reliability Engineer I roles are District of Columbia $86,409, California $86,081, Massachusetts $84,934. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Reliability Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Reliability Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Lead Reliability Engineer: $161,680; Specialist Reliability Engineer: $137,043; Senior Reliability Engineer: $112,563; Intermediate Reliability Engineer: $93,340; Reliability Engineer - Experienced: $93,325.

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Reliability Engineer I Salary in Delaware

How much does a Reliability Engineer I make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Reliability Engineer I in Delaware is $79,034 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $87,814
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $72,368 to $83,630
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $66,298

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Reliability Engineer I Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$83,630	$6,969	$1,608	$40
Average	$79,034	$6,586	$1,520	$38
25th Percentile	$72,368	$6,031	$1,392	$35

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Key Factors That Influence Reliability Engineer I Salaries

A Reliability Engineer I'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 Reliability Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Reliability Engineer I'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:

Reliability Engineer I (0-2 years): $79,034
Reliability Engineer II (2-4 years): $94,520
Reliability Engineer III (4-7 years): $113,973
Reliability Engineer IV (7+ years): $138,762
Reliability Engineer V (7-10 years): $163,733

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Reliability Engineer I	0-2 years	$79,034
Reliability Engineer II	2-4 years	$94,520
Reliability Engineer III	4-7 years	$113,973
Reliability Engineer IV	7+ years	$138,762
Reliability Engineer V	7-10 years	$163,733

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How Do Reliability Engineer I 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 Reliability Engineer Is. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $86,409.
California: $86,081.
Massachusetts: $84,934.

District of Columbia $86,409 California $86,081 Massachusetts $84,934 Washington $84,622 New Jersey $84,591 Alaska $84,482 Connecticut $83,405 New York $82,968

Hawaii $81,571 Rhode Island $80,915 Maryland $80,470 Minnesota $79,861 Colorado $79,627 Illinois $79,549 Oregon $79,253 Delaware $79,034

New Hampshire $78,897 Virginia $78,589 Pennsylvania $77,692 Nevada $77,239 North Dakota $77,091 Michigan $76,857 Wisconsin $76,771 Vermont $76,599

Texas $76,123 Maine $76,092 Arizona $76,045 Ohio $75,990 Georgia $75,272 Indiana $74,913 Wyoming $74,843 Utah $74,734

Iowa $74,687 Kansas $74,313 Louisiana $74,203 North Carolina $74,164 Missouri $74,149 Florida $73,844 Montana $73,680 Nebraska $73,524

Kentucky $73,438 South Carolina $73,126 Tennessee $72,931 Idaho $72,853 New Mexico $72,283 Oklahoma $72,159 Alabama $71,698 South Dakota $70,925

Arkansas $70,504 West Virginia $70,278 Mississippi $69,599

Top Paying Cities for Reliability Engineer Is

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: $78,678
Little Creek: $79,254
Magnolia: $79,140

Lincoln, DE $78,678 Little Creek, DE $79,254 Magnolia, DE $79,140 Milford, DE $78,878 Marydel, DE $79,008 Millsboro, DE $78,348 Millville, DE $78,469 Milton, DE $78,605

Nassau, DE $78,662 Ocean View, DE $78,456 Rehoboth Beach, DE $78,606 Seaford, DE $78,651 Selbyville, DE $78,326 Smyrna, DE $79,309 Viola, DE $78,944 Woodside, DE $79,156

Bear, DE $78,973 Newark, DE $78,944 Claymont, DE $79,105 Delaware City, DE $79,022 Hockessin, DE $78,937 Kirkwood, DE $79,008 Middletown, DE $79,038 Montchanin, DE $78,955

New Castle, DE $78,966 Odessa, DE $79,077 Port Penn, DE $79,130 Rockland, DE $78,962 Saint Georges, DE $79,013 Townsend, DE $79,135 Winterthur, DE $78,972 Lewes, DE $78,635

Wilmington, DE $78,940 Dover, DE $79,254 Dover Afb, DE $78,837 Bethany Beach, DE $78,373 Bethel, DE $78,454 Bridgeville, DE $78,639 Camden Wyoming, DE $79,031 Cheswold, DE $79,228

Clayton, DE $79,231 Dagsboro, DE $78,318 Delmar, DE $78,193 Ellendale, DE $78,430 Felton, DE $78,872 Fenwick Island, DE $78,336 Frankford, DE $78,199 Frederica, DE $78,950

Georgetown, DE $78,289 Greenwood, DE $78,652 Harbeson, DE $78,372 Harrington, DE $78,772 Hartly, DE $79,017 Houston, DE $78,660 Kenton, DE $79,235 Laurel, DE $78,242

Yorklyn, DE $78,960

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

Understanding how a Reliability Engineer I'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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$72,368

Average $79,034/year

$83,630

$6,031

Average $6,586/month

$6,969

$1,392

Average $1,520/week

$1,608

$35

Average $38/hour

$40

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$83,630	$6,969	$1,608	$40
Average	$79,034	$6,586	$1,520	$38
25th Percentile	$72,368	$6,031	$1,392	$35

Reliability Engineer I Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Reliability Engineer I, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Reliability Engineer II role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $94,520 - a projected growth of 20% over your current level.

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