What are the main factors that influence a Hardware 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 A Hardware Test Engineer's salary?

A Hardware Test Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Hardware Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $82,048, a Hardware Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $98,085, a Hardware Test Engineer (4-7 years)earns $113,737, a Hardware Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $138,150, a Hardware Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $163,102,

What are the highest paying states for a Hardware Test Engineer?

Hardware Test Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Hardware Test Engineer roles are District of Columbia $125,173, California $124,699, Massachusetts $123,037. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Hardware Test Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Hardware Engineer VI: $195,833; Hardware Engineer V: $163,875; Hardware Engineer IV: $138,805; Senior Hardware Engineer: $114,280; Hardware Engineer III: $114,276.

Hardware Test Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Hardware Test Engineer make in Delaware?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Hardware Test Engineer in Delaware is $114,490 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $55.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $134,046
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $106,216 to $124,726
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $98,683

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Hardware Test Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$124,726	$10,394	$2,399	$60
Average	$114,490	$9,541	$2,202	$55
25th Percentile	$106,216	$8,851	$2,043	$51

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Key Factors That Influence Hardware Test Engineer Salaries

A Hardware 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 Hardware Test Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Hardware 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): $82,048
Early Career (1-2 years): $98,085
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $113,737
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $138,150
Expert (over 8 years): $163,102

Levels	Salary
Hardware ... Level Hardware Test Engineer	$82,048
Hardware ... Level Hardware Test Engineer	$98,085
Hardware ... Level Hardware Test Engineer	$113,737
Hardware ... Level Hardware Test Engineer	$138,150
Hardware ... Level Hardware Test Engineer	$163,102

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

District of Columbia: $125,173.
California: $124,699.
Massachusetts: $123,037.

District of Columbia $125,173 California $124,699 Massachusetts $123,037 Washington $122,584 New Jersey $122,539 Alaska $122,381 Connecticut $120,821 New York $120,188

Hawaii $118,164 Rhode Island $117,214 Maryland $116,570 Minnesota $115,688 Colorado $115,349 Illinois $115,236 Oregon $114,806 Delaware $114,490

New Hampshire $114,291 Virginia $113,845 Pennsylvania $112,545 Nevada $111,890 North Dakota $111,675 Michigan $111,336 Wisconsin $111,211 Vermont $110,963

Texas $110,273 Maine $110,228 Arizona $110,160 Ohio $110,081 Georgia $109,041 Indiana $108,521 Wyoming $108,419 Utah $108,261

Iowa $108,193 Kansas $107,650 Louisiana $107,492 North Carolina $107,435 Missouri $107,413 Florida $106,972 Montana $106,734 Nebraska $106,508

Kentucky $106,384 South Carolina $105,932 Tennessee $105,649 Idaho $105,536 New Mexico $104,711 Oklahoma $104,530 Alabama $103,863 South Dakota $102,743

Arkansas $102,133 West Virginia $101,805 Mississippi $100,822

Top Paying Cities for Hardware 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: $118,492
Little Creek: $117,395
Magnolia: $117,881

Lincoln, DE $118,492 Little Creek, DE $117,395 Magnolia, DE $117,881 Milford, DE $118,492 Marydel, DE $116,954 Millsboro, DE $118,492 Millville, DE $119,283 Milton, DE $118,492

Nassau, DE $118,492 Ocean View, DE $119,283 Rehoboth Beach, DE $119,283 Seaford, DE $117,248 Selbyville, DE $119,283 Smyrna, DE $116,819 Viola, DE $117,881 Woodside, DE $117,542

Bear, DE $115,959 Newark, DE $116,005 Claymont, DE $116,095 Delaware City, DE $116,005 Hockessin, DE $116,095 Kirkwood, DE $116,005 Middletown, DE $116,581 Montchanin, DE $116,095

New Castle, DE $116,095 Odessa, DE $116,740 Port Penn, DE $115,688 Rockland, DE $116,095 Saint Georges, DE $116,005 Townsend, DE $116,570 Winterthur, DE $116,095 Lewes, DE $118,492

Wilmington, DE $116,095 Dover, DE $117,339 Dover Afb, DE $117,610 Bethany Beach, DE $119,283 Bethel, DE $117,248 Bridgeville, DE $118,492 Camden Wyoming, DE $117,463 Cheswold, DE $117,067

Clayton, DE $116,773 Dagsboro, DE $119,283 Delmar, DE $117,248 Ellendale, DE $118,492 Felton, DE $118,492 Fenwick Island, DE $119,283 Frankford, DE $119,283 Frederica, DE $118,492

Georgetown, DE $118,492 Greenwood, DE $118,492 Harbeson, DE $118,492 Harrington, DE $118,492 Hartly, DE $116,717 Houston, DE $118,492 Kenton, DE $116,773 Laurel, DE $117,248

Yorklyn, DE $116,095

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

Understanding how a Hardware 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.

Last Updated on February 01, 2026

$106,216

Average $114,490/year

$124,726

$8,851

Average $9,541/month

$10,394

$2,043

Average $2,202/week

$2,399

$51

Average $55/hour

$60

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$124,726	$10,394	$2,399	$60
Average	$114,490	$9,541	$2,202	$55
25th Percentile	$106,216	$8,851	$2,043	$51

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