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

An Electrical Test Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Electrical Test Engineer (0-2 years)earns $71,796, a Test Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $80,763, a Test Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $113,212, a Test Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $136,630, a Test Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $149,143,

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

Electrical Test Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Electrical Test Engineer roles are District of Columbia $78,912, California $78,612, Massachusetts $77,565. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Electrical Test Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Electrical Test Engineer V: $166,843; Electrical Test Engineer IV: $143,803; Electrical Engineer IV: $143,788; Senior Electrical Test Engineer: $122,252; Electrical Test Engineer III: $120,790.

Electrical Test Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Electrical Test Engineer make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Electrical Test Engineer in Delaware is $72,177 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $82,059
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $67,147 to $77,350
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $62,567

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Electrical Test Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$77,350	$6,446	$1,487	$37
Average	$72,177	$6,015	$1,388	$35
25th Percentile	$67,147	$5,596	$1,291	$32

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Key Factors That Influence Electrical Test Engineer Salaries

An Electrical 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 Electrical Test Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Electrical 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): $71,796
Early Career (1-2 years): $80,763
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $113,212
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $136,630
Expert (over 8 years): $149,143

Levels	Salary
Electrica... Level Electrical Test Engineer	$71,796
Test Engi... Level Electrical Test Engineer	$80,763
Test Engi... Level Electrical Test Engineer	$113,212
Test Engi... Level Electrical Test Engineer	$136,630
Test Engi... Level Electrical Test Engineer	$149,143

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

District of Columbia: $78,912.
California: $78,612.
Massachusetts: $77,565.

District of Columbia $78,912 California $78,612 Massachusetts $77,565 Washington $77,280 New Jersey $77,251 Alaska $77,151 Connecticut $76,168 New York $75,769

Hawaii $74,493 Rhode Island $73,894 Maryland $73,488 Minnesota $72,932 Colorado $72,718 Illinois $72,647 Oregon $72,376 Delaware $72,177

New Hampshire $72,051 Virginia $71,770 Pennsylvania $70,951 Nevada $70,537 North Dakota $70,402 Michigan $70,188 Wisconsin $70,110 Vermont $69,953

Texas $69,518 Maine $69,490 Arizona $69,447 Ohio $69,397 Georgia $68,741 Indiana $68,414 Wyoming $68,349 Utah $68,250

Iowa $68,207 Kansas $67,865 Louisiana $67,765 North Carolina $67,729 Missouri $67,715 Florida $67,437 Montana $67,287 Nebraska $67,145

Kentucky $67,066 South Carolina $66,781 Tennessee $66,603 Idaho $66,532 New Mexico $66,012 Oklahoma $65,898 Alabama $65,477 South Dakota $64,772

Arkansas $64,387 West Virginia $64,180 Mississippi $63,560

Top Paying Cities for Electrical 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: $74,700
Little Creek: $74,008
Magnolia: $74,315

Lincoln, DE $74,700 Little Creek, DE $74,008 Magnolia, DE $74,315 Milford, DE $74,700 Marydel, DE $73,730 Millsboro, DE $74,700 Millville, DE $75,199 Milton, DE $74,700

Nassau, DE $74,700 Ocean View, DE $75,199 Rehoboth Beach, DE $75,199 Seaford, DE $73,916 Selbyville, DE $75,199 Smyrna, DE $73,645 Viola, DE $74,315 Woodside, DE $74,101

Bear, DE $73,103 Newark, DE $73,132 Claymont, DE $73,189 Delaware City, DE $73,132 Hockessin, DE $73,189 Kirkwood, DE $73,132 Middletown, DE $73,495 Montchanin, DE $73,189

New Castle, DE $73,189 Odessa, DE $73,595 Port Penn, DE $72,932 Rockland, DE $73,189 Saint Georges, DE $73,132 Townsend, DE $73,488 Winterthur, DE $73,189 Lewes, DE $74,700

Wilmington, DE $73,189 Dover, DE $73,973 Dover Afb, DE $74,144 Bethany Beach, DE $75,199 Bethel, DE $73,916 Bridgeville, DE $74,700 Camden Wyoming, DE $74,051 Cheswold, DE $73,802

Clayton, DE $73,616 Dagsboro, DE $75,199 Delmar, DE $73,916 Ellendale, DE $74,700 Felton, DE $74,700 Fenwick Island, DE $75,199 Frankford, DE $75,199 Frederica, DE $74,700

Georgetown, DE $74,700 Greenwood, DE $74,700 Harbeson, DE $74,700 Harrington, DE $74,700 Hartly, DE $73,581 Houston, DE $74,700 Kenton, DE $73,616 Laurel, DE $73,916

Yorklyn, DE $73,189

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

Understanding how an Electrical 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.

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$67,147

Average $72,177/year

$77,350

$5,596

Average $6,015/month

$6,446

$1,291

Average $1,388/week

$1,487

$32

Average $35/hour

$37

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$77,350	$6,446	$1,487	$37
Average	$72,177	$6,015	$1,388	$35
25th Percentile	$67,147	$5,596	$1,291	$32

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