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: a Applications Engineer (0-2 years)earns $76,072, a Technical Solution Consultant II (2-4 years)earns $98,063, a Technical Solution Consultant III (4-7 years)earns $107,663, a Technical Solution Consultant IV (7+ years)earns $136,602, a Technical Solution Consultant V (7-10 years)earns $154,538,

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 $83,765, California $83,447, Massachusetts $82,335. 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: $127,126; Field Applications Engineer: $94,415; Mechanical Applications Engineer: $91,472; Applications Engineer, Salesforce: $89,202; Applications Engineer Intern: $79,480.

Applications Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Applications Engineer make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Applications Engineer in Delaware is $76,616 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): $90,745
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $70,229 to $84,011
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $64,414

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$84,011	$7,001	$1,616	$40
Average	$76,616	$6,385	$1,473	$37
25th Percentile	$70,229	$5,852	$1,351	$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): $76,072
Early Career (1-2 years): $98,063
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $107,663
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $136,602
Expert (over 8 years): $154,538

Levels	Salary
Applicati... Level Applications Engineer	$76,072
Technical... Level Applications Engineer	$98,063
Technical... Level Applications Engineer	$107,663
Technical... Level Applications Engineer	$136,602
Technical... Level Applications Engineer	$154,538

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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: $83,765.
California: $83,447.
Massachusetts: $82,335.

District of Columbia $83,765 California $83,447 Massachusetts $82,335 Washington $82,032 New Jersey $82,002 Alaska $81,896 Connecticut $80,852 New York $80,429

Hawaii $79,074 Rhode Island $78,439 Maryland $78,008 Minnesota $77,417 Colorado $77,190 Illinois $77,115 Oregon $76,827 Delaware $76,616

New Hampshire $76,482 Virginia $76,184 Pennsylvania $75,314 Nevada $74,875 North Dakota $74,732 Michigan $74,505 Wisconsin $74,422 Vermont $74,255

Texas $73,794 Maine $73,763 Arizona $73,718 Ohio $73,665 Georgia $72,969 Indiana $72,621 Wyoming $72,553 Utah $72,447

Iowa $72,402 Kansas $72,038 Louisiana $71,932 North Carolina $71,895 Missouri $71,880 Florida $71,584 Montana $71,426 Nebraska $71,274

Kentucky $71,191 South Carolina $70,888 Tennessee $70,699 Idaho $70,624 New Mexico $70,071 Oklahoma $69,950 Alabama $69,504 South Dakota $68,755

Arkansas $68,346 West Virginia $68,127 Mississippi $67,469

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: $79,294
Little Creek: $78,560
Magnolia: $78,885

Lincoln, DE $79,294 Little Creek, DE $78,560 Magnolia, DE $78,885 Milford, DE $79,294 Marydel, DE $78,265 Millsboro, DE $79,294 Millville, DE $79,823 Milton, DE $79,294

Nassau, DE $79,294 Ocean View, DE $79,823 Rehoboth Beach, DE $79,823 Seaford, DE $78,461 Selbyville, DE $79,823 Smyrna, DE $78,174 Viola, DE $78,885 Woodside, DE $78,658

Bear, DE $77,599 Newark, DE $77,629 Claymont, DE $77,690 Delaware City, DE $77,629 Hockessin, DE $77,690 Kirkwood, DE $77,629 Middletown, DE $78,015 Montchanin, DE $77,690

New Castle, DE $77,690 Odessa, DE $78,121 Port Penn, DE $77,417 Rockland, DE $77,690 Saint Georges, DE $77,629 Townsend, DE $78,008 Winterthur, DE $77,690 Lewes, DE $79,294

Wilmington, DE $77,690 Dover, DE $78,522 Dover Afb, DE $78,704 Bethany Beach, DE $79,823 Bethel, DE $78,461 Bridgeville, DE $79,294 Camden Wyoming, DE $78,605 Cheswold, DE $78,340

Clayton, DE $78,144 Dagsboro, DE $79,823 Delmar, DE $78,461 Ellendale, DE $79,294 Felton, DE $79,294 Fenwick Island, DE $79,823 Frankford, DE $79,823 Frederica, DE $79,294

Georgetown, DE $79,294 Greenwood, DE $79,294 Harbeson, DE $79,294 Harrington, DE $79,294 Hartly, DE $78,106 Houston, DE $79,294 Kenton, DE $78,144 Laurel, DE $78,461

Yorklyn, DE $77,690

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.

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$70,229

Average $76,616/year

$84,011

$5,852

Average $6,385/month

$7,001

$1,351

Average $1,473/week

$1,616

$34

Average $37/hour

$40

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$84,011	$7,001	$1,616	$40
Average	$76,616	$6,385	$1,473	$37
25th Percentile	$70,229	$5,852	$1,351	$34

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