What are the main factors that influence a Reliability Engineering Manager'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 Engineering Manager's salary?

A Reliability Engineering Manager's salary grows with experience: starting around $160,729 for beginners, reaching about $162,780 at mid-level, and approach $167,536 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Reliability Engineering Manager?

Reliability Engineering Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Reliability Engineering Manager roles are District of Columbia $164,674, California $164,049, Massachusetts $161,863. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Reliability Engineering Manager roles make?

Salaries for Reliability Engineering Manager level roles vary by specialization: Site Reliability Engineering Manager: $170,012; Product Reliability Engineering Manager: $165,000; Reliability Engineering Sr Manager: $164,901; Lead Reliability Engineer: $161,700; Expert/Consultant Reliability Engineer: $161,700.

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Reliability Engineering Manager Salary in District of Columbia

How much does a Reliability Engineering Manager make in District of Columbia?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Reliability Engineering Manager in District of Columbia is $164,674 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $79.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $186,222
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $154,101 to $175,953
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $144,475

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Reliability Engineering Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$175,953	$14,663	$3,384	$85
Average	$164,674	$13,723	$3,167	$79
25th Percentile	$154,101	$12,842	$2,963	$74

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Key Factors That Influence Reliability Engineering Manager Salaries

A Reliability 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 Reliability Engineering Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Reliability 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:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $160,729
Early Career (1-2 years): $161,202
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $162,780
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $164,674
Expert (over 8 years): $167,536

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Reliability Engineering Manager	$160,729
Intermediate Level Reliability Engineering Manager	$161,202
Senior Level Reliability Engineering Manager	$162,780
Specialist Level Reliability Engineering Manager	$164,674
Expert Level Reliability Engineering Manager	$167,536

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

District of Columbia: $164,674.
California: $164,049.
Massachusetts: $161,863.

District of Columbia $164,674 California $164,049 Massachusetts $161,863 Washington $161,268 New Jersey $161,208 Alaska $161,000 Connecticut $158,948 New York $158,115

Hawaii $155,453 Rhode Island $154,203 Maryland $153,356 Minnesota $152,195 Colorado $151,749 Illinois $151,600 Oregon $151,035 Delaware $150,619

New Hampshire $150,357 Virginia $149,771 Pennsylvania $148,061 Nevada $147,198 North Dakota $146,915 Michigan $146,469 Wisconsin $146,306 Vermont $145,978

Texas $145,071 Maine $145,012 Arizona $144,923 Ohio $144,818 Georgia $143,450 Indiana $142,766 Wyoming $142,632 Utah $142,424

Iowa $142,335 Kansas $141,621 Louisiana $141,412 North Carolina $141,338 Missouri $141,308 Florida $140,728 Montana $140,416 Nebraska $140,119

Kentucky $139,955 South Carolina $139,360 Tennessee $138,988 Idaho $138,839 New Mexico $137,754 Oklahoma $137,516 Alabama $136,638 South Dakota $135,166

Arkansas $134,363 West Virginia $133,931 Mississippi $132,637

Top Paying Cities for Reliability 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:

Parcel Return Service: $164,674
Washington: $164,674
Naval Anacost Annex: $164,674

Parcel Return Service, DC $164,674 Washington, DC $164,674 Naval Anacost Annex, DC $164,674 Washington Navy Yard, DC $164,674

Reliability Engineering Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Reliability 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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$154,101

Average $164,674/year

$175,953

$12,842

Average $13,723/month

$14,663

$2,963

Average $3,167/week

$3,384

$74

Average $79/hour

$85

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$175,953	$14,663	$3,384	$85
Average	$164,674	$13,723	$3,167	$79
25th Percentile	$154,101	$12,842	$2,963	$74

Reliability Engineering Manager Salary Growth & Career Path

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Reliability Engineering Sr Manager

For a Reliability Engineering Manager, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Reliability Engineering Sr Manager role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $182,578 - a projected growth of 11% over your current level.

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