What are the main factors that influence an Application Engineer's salary?

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

How does experience change An Application Engineer's salary?

An Application Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Application Engineer (0-2 years)earns $81,176, a Technical Solution Consultant II (2-4 years)earns $104,642, a Technical Solution Consultant III (4-7 years)earns $114,886, a Technical Solution Consultant IV (7+ years)earns $145,767, a Technical Solution Consultant V (7-10 years)earns $164,906,

What are the highest paying states for an Application Engineer?

Application Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Application Engineer roles are District of Columbia $86,606, California $86,277, Massachusetts $85,127. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Application Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Application Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Lead Application Engineer: $151,070; Application Design Engineer: $123,533; Systems Application Engineer: $105,110; Application Performance Engineer: $103,558; Advanced Application Engineer: $99,458.

Application Engineer Salary in Hawaii

How much does an Application Engineer make in Hawaii?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Application Engineer in Hawaii is $81,756 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $96,833
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $74,941 to $89,648
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $68,736

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Application Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$89,648	$7,471	$1,724	$43
Average	$81,756	$6,813	$1,572	$39
25th Percentile	$74,941	$6,245	$1,441	$36

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Key Factors That Influence Application Engineer Salaries

An Application 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 Experience Level Affects Application Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Application Engineer'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): $81,176
Early Career (1-2 years): $104,642
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $114,886
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $145,767
Expert (over 8 years): $164,906

Levels	Salary
Applicati... Level Application Engineer	$81,176
Technical... Level Application Engineer	$104,642
Technical... Level Application Engineer	$114,886
Technical... Level Application Engineer	$145,767
Technical... Level Application Engineer	$164,906

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How Do Application 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 Application Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $86,606.
California: $86,277.
Massachusetts: $85,127.

District of Columbia $86,606 California $86,277 Massachusetts $85,127 Washington $84,814 New Jersey $84,783 Alaska $84,673 Connecticut $83,594 New York $83,156

Hawaii $81,756 Rhode Island $81,099 Maryland $80,653 Minnesota $80,043 Colorado $79,808 Illinois $79,730 Oregon $79,433 Delaware $79,214

New Hampshire $79,076 Virginia $78,768 Pennsylvania $77,868 Nevada $77,415 North Dakota $77,266 Michigan $77,031 Wisconsin $76,945 Vermont $76,773

Texas $76,296 Maine $76,265 Arizona $76,218 Ohio $76,163 Georgia $75,443 Indiana $75,084 Wyoming $75,013 Utah $74,904

Iowa $74,857 Kansas $74,481 Louisiana $74,372 North Carolina $74,333 Missouri $74,317 Florida $74,012 Montana $73,848 Nebraska $73,691

Kentucky $73,605 South Carolina $73,292 Tennessee $73,097 Idaho $73,019 New Mexico $72,448 Oklahoma $72,322 Alabama $71,861 South Dakota $71,087

Arkansas $70,664 West Virginia $70,437 Mississippi $69,757

Top Paying Cities for Application 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:

Aiea: $81,341
Anahola: $80,794
Captain Cook: $80,794

Aiea, HI $81,341 Anahola, HI $80,794 Captain Cook, HI $80,794 Eleele, HI $80,794 Ewa Beach, HI $81,341 Kapolei, HI $81,161 Haiku, HI $80,794 Hakalau, HI $80,794

Haleiwa, HI $80,794 Hana, HI $80,794 Hanalei, HI $80,794 Hanamaulu, HI $80,794 Hanapepe, HI $80,794 Hauula, HI $80,974 Hawaii National Park, HI $80,794 Hawi, HI $80,794

Hilo, HI $80,794 Princeville, HI $80,794 Holualoa, HI $80,794 Honaunau, HI $80,794 Honokaa, HI $80,794 Honomu, HI $80,794 Hoolehua, HI $80,794 Kaaawa, HI $81,122

Kahuku, HI $80,794 Kahului, HI $80,794 Kailua, HI $81,341 Ocean View, HI $80,794 Waikoloa, HI $80,794 Keauhou, HI $80,794 Kailua Kona, HI $80,794 Kalaheo, HI $80,794

Kalaupapa, HI $80,794 Kamuela, HI $80,794 Kaneohe, HI $81,341 Kapaa, HI $80,794 Kaumakani, HI $80,794 Kaunakakai, HI $80,794 Keaau, HI $80,794 Kealakekua, HI $80,794

Kealia, HI $80,794 Kekaha, HI $80,794 Kihei, HI $80,794 Kilauea, HI $80,794 Kapaau, HI $80,794 Koloa, HI $80,794 Kualapuu, HI $80,794 Kunia, HI $81,083

Kurtistown, HI $80,794 Lahaina, HI $80,794 Laie, HI $80,864 Lanai City, HI $80,794 Laupahoehoe, HI $80,794 Lawai, HI $80,794 Lihue, HI $80,794 Makawao, HI $80,794

Makaweli, HI $80,794 Maunaloa, HI $80,794 Mountain View, HI $80,794 Naalehu, HI $80,794 Ninole, HI $80,794 Ookala, HI $80,794 Paauilo, HI $80,794 Pahala, HI $80,794

Pahoa, HI $80,794 Paia, HI $80,794 Papaaloa, HI $80,794 Papaikou, HI $80,794 Pearl City, HI $81,341 Pepeekeo, HI $80,794 Puunene, HI $80,794 Volcano, HI $80,794

Wahiawa, HI $81,083 Pukalani, HI $80,794 Mililani, HI $81,193 Kula, HI $80,794 Waialua, HI $80,794 Waianae, HI $80,864 Wailuku, HI $80,794 Waimanalo, HI $81,341

Waimea, HI $80,794 Waipahu, HI $81,302 Honolulu, HI $81,341 J B P H H, HI $81,341 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $81,122 Schofield Barracks, HI $81,052 Fort Shafter, HI $81,341 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $81,341

Camp H M Smith, HI $81,341 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $81,302 Wake Island, HI $81,341

Application Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Application 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

$74,941

Average $81,756/year

$89,648

$6,245

Average $6,813/month

$7,471

$1,441

Average $1,572/week

$1,724

$36

Average $39/hour

$43

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$89,648	$7,471	$1,724	$43
Average	$81,756	$6,813	$1,572	$39
25th Percentile	$74,941	$6,245	$1,441	$36

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