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 $79,691, a Field Application Engineer (2-4 years)earns $92,616, a Field Engineer III - Construction (4-7 years)earns $106,685, a Field Engineer IV - Construction (7+ years)earns $134,320, a Field Engineering Supervisor - Construction (7+ years)earns $128,915,

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 Hawaii

How much does a Field Application Engineer make in Hawaii?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Field Application Engineer in Hawaii is $93,262 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $45.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $110,058
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $83,704 to $102,054
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $75,003

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Field Application Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$102,054	$8,504	$1,963	$49
Average	$93,262	$7,772	$1,794	$45
25th Percentile	$83,704	$6,975	$1,610	$40

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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): $79,691
Early Career (1-2 years): $92,616
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $106,685
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $134,320
Expert (over 8 years): $128,915

Levels	Salary
Field Eng... Level Field Application Engineer	$79,691
Field App... Level Field Application Engineer	$92,616
Field Eng... Level Field Application Engineer	$106,685
Field Eng... Level Field Application Engineer	$134,320
Field Eng... Level Field Application Engineer	$128,915

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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:

Aiea: $92,789
Anahola: $92,165
Captain Cook: $92,165

Aiea, HI $92,789 Anahola, HI $92,165 Captain Cook, HI $92,165 Eleele, HI $92,165 Ewa Beach, HI $92,789 Kapolei, HI $92,584 Haiku, HI $92,165 Hakalau, HI $92,165

Haleiwa, HI $92,165 Hana, HI $92,165 Hanalei, HI $92,165 Hanamaulu, HI $92,165 Hanapepe, HI $92,165 Hauula, HI $92,370 Hawaii National Park, HI $92,165 Hawi, HI $92,165

Hilo, HI $92,165 Princeville, HI $92,165 Holualoa, HI $92,165 Honaunau, HI $92,165 Honokaa, HI $92,165 Honomu, HI $92,165 Hoolehua, HI $92,165 Kaaawa, HI $92,539

Kahuku, HI $92,165 Kahului, HI $92,165 Kailua, HI $92,789 Ocean View, HI $92,165 Waikoloa, HI $92,165 Keauhou, HI $92,165 Kailua Kona, HI $92,165 Kalaheo, HI $92,165

Kalaupapa, HI $92,165 Kamuela, HI $92,165 Kaneohe, HI $92,789 Kapaa, HI $92,165 Kaumakani, HI $92,165 Kaunakakai, HI $92,165 Keaau, HI $92,165 Kealakekua, HI $92,165

Kealia, HI $92,165 Kekaha, HI $92,165 Kihei, HI $92,165 Kilauea, HI $92,165 Kapaau, HI $92,165 Koloa, HI $92,165 Kualapuu, HI $92,165 Kunia, HI $92,495

Kurtistown, HI $92,165 Lahaina, HI $92,165 Laie, HI $92,245 Lanai City, HI $92,165 Laupahoehoe, HI $92,165 Lawai, HI $92,165 Lihue, HI $92,165 Makawao, HI $92,165

Makaweli, HI $92,165 Maunaloa, HI $92,165 Mountain View, HI $92,165 Naalehu, HI $92,165 Ninole, HI $92,165 Ookala, HI $92,165 Paauilo, HI $92,165 Pahala, HI $92,165

Pahoa, HI $92,165 Paia, HI $92,165 Papaaloa, HI $92,165 Papaikou, HI $92,165 Pearl City, HI $92,789 Pepeekeo, HI $92,165 Puunene, HI $92,165 Volcano, HI $92,165

Wahiawa, HI $92,495 Pukalani, HI $92,165 Mililani, HI $92,620 Kula, HI $92,165 Waialua, HI $92,165 Waianae, HI $92,245 Wailuku, HI $92,165 Waimanalo, HI $92,789

Waimea, HI $92,165 Waipahu, HI $92,745 Honolulu, HI $92,789 J B P H H, HI $92,789 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $92,539 Schofield Barracks, HI $92,459 Fort Shafter, HI $92,789 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $92,789

Camp H M Smith, HI $92,789 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $92,745 Wake Island, HI $92,789

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 April 01, 2026

$83,704

Average $93,262/year

$102,054

$6,975

Average $7,772/month

$8,504

$1,610

Average $1,794/week

$1,963

$40

Average $45/hour

$49

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$102,054	$8,504	$1,963	$49
Average	$93,262	$7,772	$1,794	$45
25th Percentile	$83,704	$6,975	$1,610	$40

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