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

An Applications Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $75,602 for beginners, reaching about $77,927 at mid-level, and approach $78,469 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Applications Engineer?

Applications Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Applications Engineer roles are District of Columbia $83,778, California $83,460, Massachusetts $82,348. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Applications Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Applications Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Software Applications Engineer: $127,135; Field Applications Engineer: $94,442; Mechanical Applications Engineer: $91,480; Applications Engineer, Salesforce: $89,225; Applications Engineer Intern: $79,492.

Applications Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Applications Engineer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Applications Engineer in Delaware is $76,627 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $90,703
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $70,188 to $83,995
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $64,325

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Applications Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$83,995	$7,000	$1,615	$40
Average	$76,627	$6,386	$1,474	$37
25th Percentile	$70,188	$5,849	$1,350	$34

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Key Factors That Influence Applications Engineer Salaries

An Applications 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 Applications Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Applications 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): $75,602
Early Career (1-2 years): $76,302
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $77,927
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $78,253
Expert (over 8 years): $78,469

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Applications Engineer	$75,602
Intermediate Level Applications Engineer	$76,302
Senior Level Applications Engineer	$77,927
Specialist Level Applications Engineer	$78,253
Expert Level Applications Engineer	$78,469

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

District of Columbia: $83,778.
California: $83,460.
Massachusetts: $82,348.

District of Columbia $83,778 California $83,460 Massachusetts $82,348 Washington $82,045 New Jersey $82,015 Alaska $81,909 Connecticut $80,865 New York $80,441

Hawaii $79,086 Rhode Island $78,451 Maryland $78,020 Minnesota $77,429 Colorado $77,202 Illinois $77,127 Oregon $76,839 Delaware $76,627

New Hampshire $76,494 Virginia $76,196 Pennsylvania $75,326 Nevada $74,887 North Dakota $74,743 Michigan $74,516 Wisconsin $74,433 Vermont $74,266

Texas $73,805 Maine $73,775 Arizona $73,729 Ohio $73,676 Georgia $72,980 Indiana $72,632 Wyoming $72,564 Utah $72,458

Iowa $72,413 Kansas $72,049 Louisiana $71,944 North Carolina $71,906 Missouri $71,891 Florida $71,595 Montana $71,437 Nebraska $71,285

Kentucky $71,202 South Carolina $70,899 Tennessee $70,710 Idaho $70,634 New Mexico $70,082 Oklahoma $69,961 Alabama $69,515 South Dakota $68,766

Arkansas $68,357 West Virginia $68,138 Mississippi $67,479

Top Paying Cities for Applications 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: $79,306
Little Creek: $78,572
Magnolia: $78,897

Lincoln, DE $79,306 Little Creek, DE $78,572 Magnolia, DE $78,897 Milford, DE $79,306 Marydel, DE $78,277 Millsboro, DE $79,306 Millville, DE $79,836 Milton, DE $79,306

Nassau, DE $79,306 Ocean View, DE $79,836 Rehoboth Beach, DE $79,836 Seaford, DE $78,474 Selbyville, DE $79,836 Smyrna, DE $78,186 Viola, DE $78,897 Woodside, DE $78,670

Bear, DE $77,611 Newark, DE $77,641 Claymont, DE $77,702 Delaware City, DE $77,641 Hockessin, DE $77,702 Kirkwood, DE $77,641 Middletown, DE $78,027 Montchanin, DE $77,702

New Castle, DE $77,702 Odessa, DE $78,133 Port Penn, DE $77,429 Rockland, DE $77,702 Saint Georges, DE $77,641 Townsend, DE $78,020 Winterthur, DE $77,702 Lewes, DE $79,306

Wilmington, DE $77,702 Dover, DE $78,534 Dover Afb, DE $78,716 Bethany Beach, DE $79,836 Bethel, DE $78,474 Bridgeville, DE $79,306 Camden Wyoming, DE $78,617 Cheswold, DE $78,352

Clayton, DE $78,156 Dagsboro, DE $79,836 Delmar, DE $78,474 Ellendale, DE $79,306 Felton, DE $79,306 Fenwick Island, DE $79,836 Frankford, DE $79,836 Frederica, DE $79,306

Georgetown, DE $79,306 Greenwood, DE $79,306 Harbeson, DE $79,306 Harrington, DE $79,306 Hartly, DE $78,118 Houston, DE $79,306 Kenton, DE $78,156 Laurel, DE $78,474

Yorklyn, DE $77,702

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

Understanding how an Applications 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

$70,188

Average $76,627/year

$83,995

$5,849

Average $6,386/month

$7,000

$1,350

Average $1,474/week

$1,615

$34

Average $37/hour

$40

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$83,995	$7,000	$1,615	$40
Average	$76,627	$6,386	$1,474	$37
25th Percentile	$70,188	$5,849	$1,350	$34

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