What are the main factors that influence a Field Application Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Field Application Engineer's salary?

A Field Application Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Field Engineer I - Construction (0-2 years)earns $77,213, a Field Application Engineer (2-4 years)earns $89,736, a Field Engineer III - Construction (4-7 years)earns $103,368, a Field Engineer IV - Construction (7+ years)earns $130,144, a Field Engineering Supervisor - Construction (7+ years)earns $124,906,

What are the highest paying states for a Field Application Engineer?

Field Application Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Field Application Engineer roles are District of Columbia $98,794, California $98,420, Massachusetts $97,108. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Field Application Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Field Application Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Middleware Application Engineer V: $158,900; Middleware Application Engineer IV: $142,500; Middleware Application Engineer III: $127,600; Field Application Specialist: $123,964; Application Design Engineer: $123,533.

Field Application Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Field Application Engineer make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Field Application Engineer in Delaware is $90,362 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $106,636
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $81,102 to $98,881
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $72,670

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Field Application Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$98,881	$8,240	$1,902	$48
Average	$90,362	$7,530	$1,738	$43
25th Percentile	$81,102	$6,758	$1,560	$39

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Key Factors That Influence Field Application Engineer Salaries

A Field Application 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 Field Application Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Field Application 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): $77,213
Early Career (1-2 years): $89,736
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $103,368
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $130,144
Expert (over 8 years): $124,906

Levels	Salary
Field Eng... Level Field Application Engineer	$77,213
Field App... Level Field Application Engineer	$89,736
Field Eng... Level Field Application Engineer	$103,368
Field Eng... Level Field Application Engineer	$130,144
Field Eng... Level Field Application Engineer	$124,906

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

District of Columbia: $98,794.
California: $98,420.
Massachusetts: $97,108.

District of Columbia $98,794 California $98,420 Massachusetts $97,108 Washington $96,751 New Jersey $96,715 Alaska $96,591 Connecticut $95,359 New York $94,859

Hawaii $93,262 Rhode Island $92,513 Maryland $92,004 Minnesota $91,308 Colorado $91,040 Illinois $90,951 Oregon $90,612 Delaware $90,362

New Hampshire $90,205 Virginia $89,854 Pennsylvania $88,828 Nevada $88,310 North Dakota $88,141 Michigan $87,873 Wisconsin $87,775 Vermont $87,578

Texas $87,034 Maine $86,998 Arizona $86,945 Ohio $86,882 Georgia $86,061 Indiana $85,651 Wyoming $85,571 Utah $85,446

Iowa $85,392 Kansas $84,964 Louisiana $84,839 North Carolina $84,794 Missouri $84,777 Florida $84,429 Montana $84,241 Nebraska $84,063

Kentucky $83,965 South Carolina $83,608 Tennessee $83,385 Idaho $83,295 New Mexico $82,644 Oklahoma $82,501 Alabama $81,975 South Dakota $81,091

Arkansas $80,610 West Virginia $80,351 Mississippi $79,575

Top Paying Cities for Field Application 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: $93,521
Little Creek: $92,655
Magnolia: $93,039

Lincoln, DE $93,521 Little Creek, DE $92,655 Magnolia, DE $93,039 Milford, DE $93,521 Marydel, DE $92,308 Millsboro, DE $93,521 Millville, DE $94,146 Milton, DE $93,521

Nassau, DE $93,521 Ocean View, DE $94,146 Rehoboth Beach, DE $94,146 Seaford, DE $92,539 Selbyville, DE $94,146 Smyrna, DE $92,200 Viola, DE $93,039 Woodside, DE $92,771

Bear, DE $91,522 Newark, DE $91,558 Claymont, DE $91,629 Delaware City, DE $91,558 Hockessin, DE $91,629 Kirkwood, DE $91,558 Middletown, DE $92,013 Montchanin, DE $91,629

New Castle, DE $91,629 Odessa, DE $92,138 Port Penn, DE $91,308 Rockland, DE $91,629 Saint Georges, DE $91,558 Townsend, DE $92,004 Winterthur, DE $91,629 Lewes, DE $93,521

Wilmington, DE $91,629 Dover, DE $92,611 Dover Afb, DE $92,825 Bethany Beach, DE $94,146 Bethel, DE $92,539 Bridgeville, DE $93,521 Camden Wyoming, DE $92,709 Cheswold, DE $92,397

Clayton, DE $92,165 Dagsboro, DE $94,146 Delmar, DE $92,539 Ellendale, DE $93,521 Felton, DE $93,521 Fenwick Island, DE $94,146 Frankford, DE $94,146 Frederica, DE $93,521

Georgetown, DE $93,521 Greenwood, DE $93,521 Harbeson, DE $93,521 Harrington, DE $93,521 Hartly, DE $92,120 Houston, DE $93,521 Kenton, DE $92,165 Laurel, DE $92,539

Yorklyn, DE $91,629

Field Application Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Field Application 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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$81,102

Average $90,362/year

$98,881

$6,758

Average $7,530/month

$8,240

$1,560

Average $1,738/week

$1,902

$39

Average $43/hour

$48

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$98,881	$8,240	$1,902	$48
Average	$90,362	$7,530	$1,738	$43
25th Percentile	$81,102	$6,758	$1,560	$39

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