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

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Field Engineer?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Field Engineer roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

How does experience change A Field Engineer's salary?

A Field Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Field Service Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $75,469, a Field Service Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $92,643, a Field Engineer (4-7 years)earns $108,465, a Field Service Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $128,274, a Field Service Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $148,983,

What are the highest paying states for a Field Engineer?

Field Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Field Engineer roles are District of Columbia $119,674, California $119,220, Massachusetts $117,631. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Field Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Field Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Field Engineer IV - Construction: $125,083; Field Product Engineer: $114,330; Field Engineer III - Construction: $99,335; Field Applications Engineer: $94,387; Field Application Engineer: $89,228.

Field Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Field Engineer make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Field Engineer in Delaware is $109,460 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $53.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $135,307
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $99,944 to $122,989
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $91,280

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Field Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$122,989	$10,249	$2,365	$59
Average	$109,460	$9,122	$2,105	$53
25th Percentile	$99,944	$8,329	$1,922	$48

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Key Factors That Influence Field Engineer Salaries

A Field 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 Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Field 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): $75,469
Early Career (1-2 years): $92,643
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $108,465
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $128,274
Expert (over 8 years): $148,983

Levels	Salary
Field Ser... Level Field Engineer	$75,469
Field Ser... Level Field Engineer	$92,643
Field Eng... Level Field Engineer	$108,465
Field Ser... Level Field Engineer	$128,274
Field Ser... Level Field Engineer	$148,983

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

District of Columbia: $119,674.
California: $119,220.
Massachusetts: $117,631.

District of Columbia $119,674 California $119,220 Massachusetts $117,631 Washington $117,199 New Jersey $117,155 Alaska $117,004 Connecticut $115,513 New York $114,907

Hawaii $112,973 Rhode Island $112,065 Maryland $111,449 Minnesota $110,605 Colorado $110,281 Illinois $110,173 Oregon $109,762 Delaware $109,460

New Hampshire $109,269 Virginia $108,844 Pennsylvania $107,601 Nevada $106,974 North Dakota $106,768 Michigan $106,444 Wisconsin $106,325 Vermont $106,087

Texas $105,428 Maine $105,385 Arizona $105,320 Ohio $105,244 Georgia $104,250 Indiana $103,753 Wyoming $103,655 Utah $103,504

Iowa $103,439 Kansas $102,920 Louisiana $102,769 North Carolina $102,715 Missouri $102,693 Florida $102,272 Montana $102,045 Nebraska $101,829

Kentucky $101,710 South Carolina $101,278 Tennessee $101,007 Idaho $100,899 New Mexico $100,110 Oklahoma $99,937 Alabama $99,300 South Dakota $98,229

Arkansas $97,646 West Virginia $97,332 Mississippi $96,392

Top Paying Cities for Field 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: $108,967
Little Creek: $109,765
Magnolia: $109,607

Lincoln, DE $108,967 Little Creek, DE $109,765 Magnolia, DE $109,607 Milford, DE $109,244 Marydel, DE $109,423 Millsboro, DE $108,510 Millville, DE $108,677 Milton, DE $108,865

Nassau, DE $108,944 Ocean View, DE $108,659 Rehoboth Beach, DE $108,867 Seaford, DE $108,929 Selbyville, DE $108,478 Smyrna, DE $109,840 Viola, DE $109,334 Woodside, DE $109,628

Bear, DE $109,375 Newark, DE $109,334 Claymont, DE $109,558 Delaware City, DE $109,443 Hockessin, DE $109,325 Kirkwood, DE $109,423 Middletown, DE $109,465 Montchanin, DE $109,349

New Castle, DE $109,366 Odessa, DE $109,519 Port Penn, DE $109,593 Rockland, DE $109,360 Saint Georges, DE $109,431 Townsend, DE $109,599 Winterthur, DE $109,373 Lewes, DE $108,907

Wilmington, DE $109,330 Dover, DE $109,765 Dover Afb, DE $109,186 Bethany Beach, DE $108,544 Bethel, DE $108,657 Bridgeville, DE $108,913 Camden Wyoming, DE $109,455 Cheswold, DE $109,729

Clayton, DE $109,732 Dagsboro, DE $108,469 Delmar, DE $108,295 Ellendale, DE $108,623 Felton, DE $109,235 Fenwick Island, DE $108,492 Frankford, DE $108,303 Frederica, DE $109,343

Georgetown, DE $108,427 Greenwood, DE $108,930 Harbeson, DE $108,543 Harrington, DE $109,097 Hartly, DE $109,436 Houston, DE $108,941 Kenton, DE $109,737 Laurel, DE $108,363

Yorklyn, DE $109,357

Field Engineer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Field Engineer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 55% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Business Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Field Engineer positions in Insurance or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Field Engineer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Field Engineer

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$136,825	$66.0	25%
Business Services	$131,352	$63.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$129,162	$62.0	18%
Chemicals	$125,879	$61.0	15%
Internet	$122,595	$59.0	12%

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

Understanding how a Field 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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$99,944

Average $109,460/year

$122,989

$8,329

Average $9,122/month

$10,249

$1,922

Average $2,105/week

$2,365

$48

Average $53/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$122,989	$10,249	$2,365	$59
Average	$109,460	$9,122	$2,105	$53
25th Percentile	$99,944	$8,329	$1,922	$48

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