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 $125,312, a System Reliability Engineer (5+ years)earns $146,985,

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 $156,442, California $155,848, Massachusetts $153,771. 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: $161,690; Specialist Reliability Engineer: $137,043; Senior Reliability Engineer: $112,563; Manufacturing System Engineer III: $103,690; Manufacturing System Engineer II: $94,593.

System Reliability Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a System Reliability Engineer make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a System Reliability Engineer in Delaware is $143,089 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): $170,059
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $124,391 to $157,206
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $107,367

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System Reliability Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$157,206	$13,101	$3,023	$76
Average	$143,089	$11,924	$2,752	$69
25th Percentile	$124,391	$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: $156,442.
California: $155,848.
Massachusetts: $153,771.

District of Columbia $156,442 California $155,848 Massachusetts $153,771 Washington $153,206 New Jersey $153,150 Alaska $152,952 Connecticut $151,002 New York $150,211

Hawaii $147,682 Rhode Island $146,495 Maryland $145,689 Minnesota $144,587 Colorado $144,163 Illinois $144,022 Oregon $143,485 Delaware $143,089

New Hampshire $142,841 Virginia $142,284 Pennsylvania $140,659 Nevada $139,840 North Dakota $139,571 Michigan $139,147 Wisconsin $138,992 Vermont $138,681

Texas $137,819 Maine $137,763 Arizona $137,678 Ohio $137,579 Georgia $136,279 Indiana $135,629 Wyoming $135,502 Utah $135,304

Iowa $135,219 Kansas $134,541 Louisiana $134,343 North Carolina $134,273 Missouri $134,244 Florida $133,693 Montana $133,397 Nebraska $133,114

Kentucky $132,959 South Carolina $132,393 Tennessee $132,040 Idaho $131,899 New Mexico $130,867 Oklahoma $130,641 Alabama $129,808 South Dakota $128,409

Arkansas $127,646 West Virginia $127,236 Mississippi $126,007

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: $148,091
Little Creek: $146,721
Magnolia: $147,328

Lincoln, DE $148,091 Little Creek, DE $146,721 Magnolia, DE $147,328 Milford, DE $148,091 Marydel, DE $146,170 Millsboro, DE $148,091 Millville, DE $149,080 Milton, DE $148,091

Nassau, DE $148,091 Ocean View, DE $149,080 Rehoboth Beach, DE $149,080 Seaford, DE $146,537 Selbyville, DE $149,080 Smyrna, DE $146,000 Viola, DE $147,328 Woodside, DE $146,904

Bear, DE $144,926 Newark, DE $144,983 Claymont, DE $145,096 Delaware City, DE $144,983 Hockessin, DE $145,096 Kirkwood, DE $144,983 Middletown, DE $145,703 Montchanin, DE $145,096

New Castle, DE $145,096 Odessa, DE $145,901 Port Penn, DE $144,587 Rockland, DE $145,096 Saint Georges, DE $144,983 Townsend, DE $145,689 Winterthur, DE $145,096 Lewes, DE $148,091

Wilmington, DE $145,096 Dover, DE $146,650 Dover Afb, DE $146,989 Bethany Beach, DE $149,080 Bethel, DE $146,537 Bridgeville, DE $148,091 Camden Wyoming, DE $146,806 Cheswold, DE $146,311

Clayton, DE $145,944 Dagsboro, DE $149,080 Delmar, DE $146,537 Ellendale, DE $148,091 Felton, DE $148,091 Fenwick Island, DE $149,080 Frankford, DE $149,080 Frederica, DE $148,091

Georgetown, DE $148,091 Greenwood, DE $148,091 Harbeson, DE $148,091 Harrington, DE $148,091 Hartly, DE $145,873 Houston, DE $148,091 Kenton, DE $145,944 Laurel, DE $146,537

Yorklyn, DE $145,096

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 April 01, 2026

$124,391

Average $143,089/year

$157,206

$10,366

Average $11,924/month

$13,101

$2,392

Average $2,752/week

$3,023

$60

Average $69/hour

$76

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$157,206	$13,101	$3,023	$76
Average	$143,089	$11,924	$2,752	$69
25th Percentile	$124,391	$10,366	$2,392	$60

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