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: a Associate Test Engineer (0-2 years)earns $71,660, a Test Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $80,609, a Test Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $112,996, a Test Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $136,369, a Test Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $148,859,

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 $78,761, California $78,463, Massachusetts $77,417. 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: $147,686; Test Engineer IV: $135,295; Automation Test Engineer: $121,856; Test Engineer: $112,489; Senior Test Engineer: $112,190.

Associate Test Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Associate Test Engineer make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Associate Test Engineer in Delaware is $72,039 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): $81,903
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $67,019 to $77,202
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $62,448

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Associate Test Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$77,202	$6,434	$1,485	$37
Average	$72,039	$6,003	$1,385	$35
25th Percentile	$67,019	$5,585	$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): $71,660
Early Career (1-2 years): $80,609
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $112,996
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $136,369
Expert (over 8 years): $148,859

Levels	Salary
Associate... Level Associate Test Engineer	$71,660
Test Engi... Level Associate Test Engineer	$80,609
Test Engi... Level Associate Test Engineer	$112,996
Test Engi... Level Associate Test Engineer	$136,369
Test Engi... Level Associate Test Engineer	$148,859

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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: $78,761.
California: $78,463.
Massachusetts: $77,417.

District of Columbia $78,761 California $78,463 Massachusetts $77,417 Washington $77,132 New Jersey $77,104 Alaska $77,004 Connecticut $76,023 New York $75,624

Hawaii $74,351 Rhode Island $73,753 Maryland $73,348 Minnesota $72,793 Colorado $72,580 Illinois $72,509 Oregon $72,238 Delaware $72,039

New Hampshire $71,914 Virginia $71,634 Pennsylvania $70,816 Nevada $70,403 North Dakota $70,268 Michigan $70,054 Wisconsin $69,976 Vermont $69,820

Texas $69,386 Maine $69,357 Arizona $69,315 Ohio $69,265 Georgia $68,610 Indiana $68,283 Wyoming $68,219 Utah $68,120

Iowa $68,077 Kansas $67,735 Louisiana $67,636 North Carolina $67,600 Missouri $67,586 Florida $67,309 Montana $67,159 Nebraska $67,017

Kentucky $66,939 South Carolina $66,654 Tennessee $66,476 Idaho $66,405 New Mexico $65,886 Oklahoma $65,772 Alabama $65,352 South Dakota $64,648

Arkansas $64,264 West Virginia $64,058 Mississippi $63,439

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: $74,557
Little Creek: $73,867
Magnolia: $74,173

Lincoln, DE $74,557 Little Creek, DE $73,867 Magnolia, DE $74,173 Milford, DE $74,557 Marydel, DE $73,590 Millsboro, DE $74,557 Millville, DE $75,055 Milton, DE $74,557

Nassau, DE $74,557 Ocean View, DE $75,055 Rehoboth Beach, DE $75,055 Seaford, DE $73,775 Selbyville, DE $75,055 Smyrna, DE $73,505 Viola, DE $74,173 Woodside, DE $73,960

Bear, DE $72,964 Newark, DE $72,992 Claymont, DE $73,049 Delaware City, DE $72,992 Hockessin, DE $73,049 Kirkwood, DE $72,992 Middletown, DE $73,355 Montchanin, DE $73,049

New Castle, DE $73,049 Odessa, DE $73,455 Port Penn, DE $72,793 Rockland, DE $73,049 Saint Georges, DE $72,992 Townsend, DE $73,348 Winterthur, DE $73,049 Lewes, DE $74,557

Wilmington, DE $73,049 Dover, DE $73,832 Dover Afb, DE $74,002 Bethany Beach, DE $75,055 Bethel, DE $73,775 Bridgeville, DE $74,557 Camden Wyoming, DE $73,910 Cheswold, DE $73,661

Clayton, DE $73,476 Dagsboro, DE $75,055 Delmar, DE $73,775 Ellendale, DE $74,557 Felton, DE $74,557 Fenwick Island, DE $75,055 Frankford, DE $75,055 Frederica, DE $74,557

Georgetown, DE $74,557 Greenwood, DE $74,557 Harbeson, DE $74,557 Harrington, DE $74,557 Hartly, DE $73,440 Houston, DE $74,557 Kenton, DE $73,476 Laurel, DE $73,775

Yorklyn, DE $73,049

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 April 01, 2026

$67,019

Average $72,039/year

$77,202

$5,585

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	$77,202	$6,434	$1,485	$37
Average	$72,039	$6,003	$1,385	$35
25th Percentile	$67,019	$5,585	$1,289	$32

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