Hardware Test Engineer Salary in Nevada

How much does a Hardware Test Engineer make in Nevada?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Hardware Test Engineer in Nevada is $111,890 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $54.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $131,001
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $103,804 to $121,893
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $96,442

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Hardware Test Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$121,893	$10,158	$2,344	$59
Average	$111,890	$9,324	$2,152	$54
25th Percentile	$103,804	$8,650	$1,996	$50

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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): $80,185
Early Career (1-2 years): $95,857
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $111,154
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $135,012
Expert (over 8 years): $159,397

Levels	Salary
Hardware ... Level Hardware Test Engineer	$80,185
Hardware ... Level Hardware Test Engineer	$95,857
Hardware ... Level Hardware Test Engineer	$111,154
Hardware ... Level Hardware Test Engineer	$135,012
Hardware ... Level Hardware Test Engineer	$159,397

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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:

The Lakes: $110,974
Alamo: $109,278
Henderson: $110,522

The Lakes, NV $110,974 Alamo, NV $109,278 Henderson, NV $110,522 Beatty, NV $109,278 Blue Diamond, NV $110,295 Boulder City, NV $109,391 Bunkerville, NV $109,278 Caliente, NV $109,278

Dyer, NV $112,602 Goldfield, NV $112,602 Hiko, NV $109,278 Indian Springs, NV $109,278 Jean, NV $109,278 Amargosa Valley, NV $109,278 Logandale, NV $109,278 Manhattan, NV $111,449

Mercury, NV $109,278 Mesquite, NV $109,278 Moapa, NV $109,278 Laughlin, NV $109,278 North Las Vegas, NV $110,974 Coyote Springs, NV $109,278 Cal Nev Ari, NV $109,278 Overton, NV $109,278

Pahrump, NV $109,278 Panaca, NV $109,278 Pioche, NV $109,278 Round Mountain, NV $111,449 Searchlight, NV $109,278 Silverpeak, NV $112,602 Tonopah, NV $110,725 Sloan, NV $110,522

Las Vegas, NV $110,974 Nellis Afb, NV $110,635 Ely, NV $105,909 Austin, NV $111,449 Baker, NV $106,497 Duckwater, NV $109,278 Eureka, NV $107,028 Lund, NV $107,424

Mc Gill, NV $106,497 Ruth, NV $106,497 Crystal Bay, NV $114,512 Dayton, NV $112,342 Denio, NV $107,526 Empire, NV $111,584 Fallon, NV $111,449 Fernley, NV $111,562

Gabbs, NV $111,449 Gardnerville, NV $111,324 Genoa, NV $112,568 Gerlach, NV $111,584 Glenbrook, NV $112,681 Golconda, NV $107,028 Hawthorne, NV $111,324 Imlay, NV $111,584

Lovelock, NV $111,584 Luning, NV $111,324 Mc Dermitt, NV $103,478 Mina, NV $111,324 Minden, NV $112,681 Nixon, NV $111,573 Orovada, NV $107,526 Paradise Valley, NV $100,833

Schurz, NV $111,324 Silver City, NV $113,020 Silver Springs, NV $111,550 Smith, NV $111,324 Sparks, NV $113,280 Sun Valley, NV $113,280 Valmy, NV $107,028 Verdi, NV $113,280

Virginia City, NV $113,020 Wadsworth, NV $111,618 Wellington, NV $111,324 Winnemucca, NV $111,584 Yerington, NV $111,324 Zephyr Cove, NV $112,229 Stateline, NV $112,116 Incline Village, NV $112,907

Reno, NV $113,280 Carson City, NV $113,020 Washoe Valley, NV $113,020 Elko, NV $98,187 Spring Creek, NV $98,187 Battle Mountain, NV $111,449 Crescent Valley, NV $98,187 Carlin, NV $98,187

Deeth, NV $98,187 Halleck, NV $98,187 Jackpot, NV $98,187 Jarbidge, NV $98,187 Lamoille, NV $98,187 Montello, NV $98,187 Mountain City, NV $98,187 Owyhee, NV $98,187

Ruby Valley, NV $98,187 Tuscarora, NV $98,187 Wells, NV $98,187 West Wendover, NV $104,032

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

$103,804

Average $111,890/year

$121,893

$8,650

Average $9,324/month

$10,158

$1,996

Average $2,152/week

$2,344

$50

Average $54/hour

$59

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$121,893	$10,158	$2,344	$59
Average	$111,890	$9,324	$2,152	$54
25th Percentile	$103,804	$8,650	$1,996	$50

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