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

A System Reliability Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Creative Supervisor (3-5 years)earns $94,667, a Creative Manager (5+ years)earns $125,278, a System Reliability Engineer (5+ years)earns $146,999,

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

System Reliability Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for System Reliability Engineer roles are District of Columbia $156,455, California $155,862, Massachusetts $153,784. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for System Reliability Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Lead Reliability Engineer: $161,700; Manufacturing System Engineer IV: $153,283; Specialist Reliability Engineer: $137,043; Manufacturing System Engineer III: $129,715; Senior Reliability Engineer: $112,573.

System Reliability Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a System Reliability Engineer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a System Reliability Engineer in Delaware is $143,102 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $69.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $169,843
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $124,389 to $157,099
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $107,352

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System Reliability Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$157,099	$13,092	$3,021	$76
Average	$143,102	$11,925	$2,752	$69
25th Percentile	$124,389	$10,366	$2,392	$60

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Key Factors That Influence System Reliability Engineer Salaries

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

District of Columbia: $156,455.
California: $155,862.
Massachusetts: $153,784.

District of Columbia $156,455 California $155,862 Massachusetts $153,784 Washington $153,219 New Jersey $153,163 Alaska $152,965 Connecticut $151,015 New York $150,223

Hawaii $147,694 Rhode Island $146,507 Maryland $145,702 Minnesota $144,599 Colorado $144,176 Illinois $144,034 Oregon $143,497 Delaware $143,102

New Hampshire $142,853 Virginia $142,296 Pennsylvania $140,671 Nevada $139,852 North Dakota $139,583 Michigan $139,159 Wisconsin $139,004 Vermont $138,693

Texas $137,831 Maine $137,774 Arizona $137,690 Ohio $137,591 Georgia $136,291 Indiana $135,641 Wyoming $135,513 Utah $135,316

Iowa $135,231 Kansas $134,553 Louisiana $134,355 North Carolina $134,284 Missouri $134,256 Florida $133,705 Montana $133,408 Nebraska $133,125

Kentucky $132,970 South Carolina $132,405 Tennessee $132,051 Idaho $131,910 New Mexico $130,879 Oklahoma $130,652 Alabama $129,819 South Dakota $128,420

Arkansas $127,657 West Virginia $127,247 Mississippi $126,018

Top Paying Cities for System 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: $148,104
Little Creek: $146,733
Magnolia: $147,341

Lincoln, DE $148,104 Little Creek, DE $146,733 Magnolia, DE $147,341 Milford, DE $148,104 Marydel, DE $146,182 Millsboro, DE $148,104 Millville, DE $149,093 Milton, DE $148,104

Nassau, DE $148,104 Ocean View, DE $149,093 Rehoboth Beach, DE $149,093 Seaford, DE $146,549 Selbyville, DE $149,093 Smyrna, DE $146,013 Viola, DE $147,341 Woodside, DE $146,917

Bear, DE $144,939 Newark, DE $144,995 Claymont, DE $145,108 Delaware City, DE $144,995 Hockessin, DE $145,108 Kirkwood, DE $144,995 Middletown, DE $145,716 Montchanin, DE $145,108

New Castle, DE $145,108 Odessa, DE $145,914 Port Penn, DE $144,599 Rockland, DE $145,108 Saint Georges, DE $144,995 Townsend, DE $145,702 Winterthur, DE $145,108 Lewes, DE $148,104

Wilmington, DE $145,108 Dover, DE $146,663 Dover Afb, DE $147,002 Bethany Beach, DE $149,093 Bethel, DE $146,549 Bridgeville, DE $148,104 Camden Wyoming, DE $146,818 Cheswold, DE $146,323

Clayton, DE $145,956 Dagsboro, DE $149,093 Delmar, DE $146,549 Ellendale, DE $148,104 Felton, DE $148,104 Fenwick Island, DE $149,093 Frankford, DE $149,093 Frederica, DE $148,104

Georgetown, DE $148,104 Greenwood, DE $148,104 Harbeson, DE $148,104 Harrington, DE $148,104 Hartly, DE $145,885 Houston, DE $148,104 Kenton, DE $145,956 Laurel, DE $146,549

Yorklyn, DE $145,108

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

Understanding how a System 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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$124,389

Average $143,102/year

$157,099

$10,366

Average $11,925/month

$13,092

$2,392

Average $2,752/week

$3,021

$60

Average $69/hour

$76

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$157,099	$13,092	$3,021	$76
Average	$143,102	$11,925	$2,752	$69
25th Percentile	$124,389	$10,366	$2,392	$60

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