Hardware Test Engineer Salary in Hawaii

How much does a Hardware Test Engineer make in Hawaii?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Hardware Test Engineer in Hawaii is $118,164 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $57.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $138,348
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $109,625 to $128,729
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $101,850

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Hardware Test Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$128,729	$10,727	$2,476	$62
Average	$118,164	$9,847	$2,272	$57
25th Percentile	$109,625	$9,135	$2,108	$53

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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): $84,681
Early Career (1-2 years): $101,233
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $117,387
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $142,584
Expert (over 8 years): $168,336

Levels	Salary
Hardware ... Level Hardware Test Engineer	$84,681
Hardware ... Level Hardware Test Engineer	$101,233
Hardware ... Level Hardware Test Engineer	$117,387
Hardware ... Level Hardware Test Engineer	$142,584
Hardware ... Level Hardware Test Engineer	$168,336

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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:

Aiea: $117,565
Anahola: $116,773
Captain Cook: $116,773

Aiea, HI $117,565 Anahola, HI $116,773 Captain Cook, HI $116,773 Eleele, HI $116,773 Ewa Beach, HI $117,565 Kapolei, HI $117,305 Haiku, HI $116,773 Hakalau, HI $116,773

Haleiwa, HI $116,773 Hana, HI $116,773 Hanalei, HI $116,773 Hanamaulu, HI $116,773 Hanapepe, HI $116,773 Hauula, HI $117,034 Hawaii National Park, HI $116,773 Hawi, HI $116,773

Hilo, HI $116,773 Princeville, HI $116,773 Holualoa, HI $116,773 Honaunau, HI $116,773 Honokaa, HI $116,773 Honomu, HI $116,773 Hoolehua, HI $116,773 Kaaawa, HI $117,248

Kahuku, HI $116,773 Kahului, HI $116,773 Kailua, HI $117,565 Ocean View, HI $116,773 Waikoloa, HI $116,773 Keauhou, HI $116,773 Kailua Kona, HI $116,773 Kalaheo, HI $116,773

Kalaupapa, HI $116,773 Kamuela, HI $116,773 Kaneohe, HI $117,565 Kapaa, HI $116,773 Kaumakani, HI $116,773 Kaunakakai, HI $116,773 Keaau, HI $116,773 Kealakekua, HI $116,773

Kealia, HI $116,773 Kekaha, HI $116,773 Kihei, HI $116,773 Kilauea, HI $116,773 Kapaau, HI $116,773 Koloa, HI $116,773 Kualapuu, HI $116,773 Kunia, HI $117,192

Kurtistown, HI $116,773 Lahaina, HI $116,773 Laie, HI $116,875 Lanai City, HI $116,773 Laupahoehoe, HI $116,773 Lawai, HI $116,773 Lihue, HI $116,773 Makawao, HI $116,773

Makaweli, HI $116,773 Maunaloa, HI $116,773 Mountain View, HI $116,773 Naalehu, HI $116,773 Ninole, HI $116,773 Ookala, HI $116,773 Paauilo, HI $116,773 Pahala, HI $116,773

Pahoa, HI $116,773 Paia, HI $116,773 Papaaloa, HI $116,773 Papaikou, HI $116,773 Pearl City, HI $117,565 Pepeekeo, HI $116,773 Puunene, HI $116,773 Volcano, HI $116,773

Wahiawa, HI $117,192 Pukalani, HI $116,773 Mililani, HI $117,350 Kula, HI $116,773 Waialua, HI $116,773 Waianae, HI $116,875 Wailuku, HI $116,773 Waimanalo, HI $117,565

Waimea, HI $116,773 Waipahu, HI $117,508 Honolulu, HI $117,565 J B P H H, HI $117,565 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $117,248 Schofield Barracks, HI $117,147 Fort Shafter, HI $117,565 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $117,565

Camp H M Smith, HI $117,565 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $117,508 Wake Island, HI $117,565

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

$109,625

Average $118,164/year

$128,729

$9,135

Average $9,847/month

$10,727

$2,108

Average $2,272/week

$2,476

$53

Average $57/hour

$62

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$128,729	$10,727	$2,476	$62
Average	$118,164	$9,847	$2,272	$57
25th Percentile	$109,625	$9,135	$2,108	$53

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