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

An Associate Test Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $71,273 for beginners, reaching about $72,946 at mid-level, and approach $73,326 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Associate Test Engineer?

Associate Test Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Associate Test Engineer roles are District of Columbia $78,755, California $78,457, Massachusetts $77,411. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Associate Test Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Associate Test Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Test Engineer V: $147,706; Test Engineer IV: $135,250; Automation Test Engineer: $121,822; Test Engineer: $112,459; Senior Test Engineer: $112,090.

Associate Test Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Associate Test Engineer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Associate Test Engineer in Delaware is $72,034 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $81,911
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $67,011 to $77,204
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $62,438

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Associate Test Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$77,204	$6,434	$1,485	$37
Average	$72,034	$6,003	$1,385	$35
25th Percentile	$67,011	$5,584	$1,289	$32

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Key Factors That Influence Associate Test Engineer Salaries

An Associate Test 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 Associate Test Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Associate Test 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): $71,273
Early Career (1-2 years): $71,806
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $72,946
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $73,174
Expert (over 8 years): $73,326

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Associate Test Engineer	$71,273
Intermediate Level Associate Test Engineer	$71,806
Senior Level Associate Test Engineer	$72,946
Specialist Level Associate Test Engineer	$73,174
Expert Level Associate Test Engineer	$73,326

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

District of Columbia: $78,755.
California: $78,457.
Massachusetts: $77,411.

District of Columbia $78,755 California $78,457 Massachusetts $77,411 Washington $77,127 New Jersey $77,098 Alaska $76,999 Connecticut $76,017 New York $75,619

Hawaii $74,345 Rhode Island $73,748 Maryland $73,342 Minnesota $72,788 Colorado $72,574 Illinois $72,503 Oregon $72,233 Delaware $72,034

New Hampshire $71,908 Virginia $71,628 Pennsylvania $70,810 Nevada $70,398 North Dakota $70,263 Michigan $70,049 Wisconsin $69,971 Vermont $69,814

Texas $69,380 Maine $69,352 Arizona $69,309 Ohio $69,260 Georgia $68,605 Indiana $68,278 Wyoming $68,214 Utah $68,114

Iowa $68,072 Kansas $67,730 Louisiana $67,631 North Carolina $67,595 Missouri $67,581 Florida $67,303 Montana $67,154 Nebraska $67,012

Kentucky $66,934 South Carolina $66,649 Tennessee $66,471 Idaho $66,400 New Mexico $65,881 Oklahoma $65,767 Alabama $65,347 South Dakota $64,643

Arkansas $64,259 West Virginia $64,053 Mississippi $63,434

Top Paying Cities for Associate Test 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: $74,552
Little Creek: $73,862
Magnolia: $74,168

Lincoln, DE $74,552 Little Creek, DE $73,862 Magnolia, DE $74,168 Milford, DE $74,552 Marydel, DE $73,584 Millsboro, DE $74,552 Millville, DE $75,050 Milton, DE $74,552

Nassau, DE $74,552 Ocean View, DE $75,050 Rehoboth Beach, DE $75,050 Seaford, DE $73,769 Selbyville, DE $75,050 Smyrna, DE $73,499 Viola, DE $74,168 Woodside, DE $73,954

Bear, DE $72,958 Newark, DE $72,987 Claymont, DE $73,044 Delaware City, DE $72,987 Hockessin, DE $73,044 Kirkwood, DE $72,987 Middletown, DE $73,350 Montchanin, DE $73,044

New Castle, DE $73,044 Odessa, DE $73,449 Port Penn, DE $72,788 Rockland, DE $73,044 Saint Georges, DE $72,987 Townsend, DE $73,342 Winterthur, DE $73,044 Lewes, DE $74,552

Wilmington, DE $73,044 Dover, DE $73,826 Dover Afb, DE $73,997 Bethany Beach, DE $75,050 Bethel, DE $73,769 Bridgeville, DE $74,552 Camden Wyoming, DE $73,904 Cheswold, DE $73,655

Clayton, DE $73,470 Dagsboro, DE $75,050 Delmar, DE $73,769 Ellendale, DE $74,552 Felton, DE $74,552 Fenwick Island, DE $75,050 Frankford, DE $75,050 Frederica, DE $74,552

Georgetown, DE $74,552 Greenwood, DE $74,552 Harbeson, DE $74,552 Harrington, DE $74,552 Hartly, DE $73,435 Houston, DE $74,552 Kenton, DE $73,470 Laurel, DE $73,769

Yorklyn, DE $73,044

Associate Test Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Associate Test 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

$67,011

Average $72,034/year

$77,204

$5,584

Average $6,003/month

$6,434

$1,289

Average $1,385/week

$1,485

$32

Average $35/hour

$37

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$77,204	$6,434	$1,485	$37
Average	$72,034	$6,003	$1,385	$35
25th Percentile	$67,011	$5,584	$1,289	$32

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