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: starting around $86,617 for beginners, reaching about $90,366 at mid-level, and approach $94,143 for experts.

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 $98,799, California $98,424, Massachusetts $97,112. 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: $123,971; Application Design Engineer: $123,539.

Field Application Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Field Application Engineer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Field Application Engineer in Delaware is $90,366 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): $106,721
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $81,087 to $98,927
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $72,638

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Field Application Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$98,927	$8,244	$1,902	$48
Average	$90,366	$7,531	$1,738	$43
25th Percentile	$81,087	$6,757	$1,559	$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): $86,617
Early Career (1-2 years): $86,901
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $90,366
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $93,891
Expert (over 8 years): $94,143

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Field Application Engineer	$86,617
Intermediate Level Field Application Engineer	$86,901
Senior Level Field Application Engineer	$90,366
Specialist Level Field Application Engineer	$93,891
Expert Level Field Application Engineer	$94,143

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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: $98,799.
California: $98,424.
Massachusetts: $97,112.

District of Columbia $98,799 California $98,424 Massachusetts $97,112 Washington $96,756 New Jersey $96,720 Alaska $96,595 Connecticut $95,364 New York $94,864

Hawaii $93,267 Rhode Island $92,517 Maryland $92,008 Minnesota $91,312 Colorado $91,045 Illinois $90,955 Oregon $90,616 Delaware $90,366

New Hampshire $90,209 Virginia $89,858 Pennsylvania $88,832 Nevada $88,314 North Dakota $88,145 Michigan $87,877 Wisconsin $87,779 Vermont $87,582

Texas $87,038 Maine $87,002 Arizona $86,949 Ohio $86,886 Georgia $86,065 Indiana $85,655 Wyoming $85,575 Utah $85,450

Iowa $85,396 Kansas $84,968 Louisiana $84,843 North Carolina $84,798 Missouri $84,780 Florida $84,432 Montana $84,245 Nebraska $84,067

Kentucky $83,968 South Carolina $83,612 Tennessee $83,388 Idaho $83,299 New Mexico $82,648 Oklahoma $82,505 Alabama $81,979 South Dakota $81,095

Arkansas $80,613 West Virginia $80,354 Mississippi $79,578

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: $93,525
Little Creek: $92,660
Magnolia: $93,043

Lincoln, DE $93,525 Little Creek, DE $92,660 Magnolia, DE $93,043 Milford, DE $93,525 Marydel, DE $92,312 Millsboro, DE $93,525 Millville, DE $94,150 Milton, DE $93,525

Nassau, DE $93,525 Ocean View, DE $94,150 Rehoboth Beach, DE $94,150 Seaford, DE $92,544 Selbyville, DE $94,150 Smyrna, DE $92,205 Viola, DE $93,043 Woodside, DE $92,776

Bear, DE $91,526 Newark, DE $91,562 Claymont, DE $91,634 Delaware City, DE $91,562 Hockessin, DE $91,634 Kirkwood, DE $91,562 Middletown, DE $92,017 Montchanin, DE $91,634

New Castle, DE $91,634 Odessa, DE $92,142 Port Penn, DE $91,312 Rockland, DE $91,634 Saint Georges, DE $91,562 Townsend, DE $92,008 Winterthur, DE $91,634 Lewes, DE $93,525

Wilmington, DE $91,634 Dover, DE $92,615 Dover Afb, DE $92,829 Bethany Beach, DE $94,150 Bethel, DE $92,544 Bridgeville, DE $93,525 Camden Wyoming, DE $92,713 Cheswold, DE $92,401

Clayton, DE $92,169 Dagsboro, DE $94,150 Delmar, DE $92,544 Ellendale, DE $93,525 Felton, DE $93,525 Fenwick Island, DE $94,150 Frankford, DE $94,150 Frederica, DE $93,525

Georgetown, DE $93,525 Greenwood, DE $93,525 Harbeson, DE $93,525 Harrington, DE $93,525 Hartly, DE $92,124 Houston, DE $93,525 Kenton, DE $92,169 Laurel, DE $92,544

Yorklyn, DE $91,634

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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$81,087

Average $90,366/year

$98,927

$6,757

Average $7,531/month

$8,244

$1,559

Average $1,738/week

$1,902

$39

Average $43/hour

$48

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$98,927	$8,244	$1,902	$48
Average	$90,366	$7,531	$1,738	$43
25th Percentile	$81,087	$6,757	$1,559	$39

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