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

A Maintenance Reliability Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Reliability Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $79,067, a Reliability Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $94,560, a Maintenance Reliability Engineer (4-7 years)earns $114,021, a Reliability Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $138,819, a Reliability Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $163,803,

What are the highest paying states for a Maintenance Reliability Engineer?

Maintenance Reliability Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Maintenance Reliability Engineer roles are District of Columbia $125,244, California $124,769, Massachusetts $123,106. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Maintenance Reliability Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Maintenance Reliability Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Lead Reliability Engineer: $161,690; Maintenance and Reliability Manager: $152,880; Maintenance Reliability Manager: $145,825; Specialist Reliability Engineer: $137,043; Senior Reliability Engineer: $112,563.

Maintenance Reliability Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Maintenance Reliability Engineer make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Maintenance Reliability Engineer in Delaware is $114,555 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $55.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $128,430
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $107,600 to $121,818
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $101,269

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Maintenance Reliability Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$121,818	$10,151	$2,343	$59
Average	$114,555	$9,546	$2,203	$55
25th Percentile	$107,600	$8,967	$2,069	$52

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Key Factors That Influence Maintenance Reliability Engineer Salaries

A Maintenance Reliability 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 Maintenance Reliability Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Maintenance Reliability 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): $79,067
Early Career (1-2 years): $94,560
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $114,021
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $138,819
Expert (over 8 years): $163,803

Levels	Salary
Reliabili... Level Maintenance Reliability Engineer	$79,067
Reliabili... Level Maintenance Reliability Engineer	$94,560
Maintenan... Level Maintenance Reliability Engineer	$114,021
Reliabili... Level Maintenance Reliability Engineer	$138,819
Reliabili... Level Maintenance Reliability Engineer	$163,803

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

District of Columbia: $125,244.
California: $124,769.
Massachusetts: $123,106.

District of Columbia $125,244 California $124,769 Massachusetts $123,106 Washington $122,654 New Jersey $122,609 Alaska $122,450 Connecticut $120,889 New York $120,256

Hawaii $118,231 Rhode Island $117,281 Maryland $116,636 Minnesota $115,754 Colorado $115,414 Illinois $115,301 Oregon $114,871 Delaware $114,555

New Hampshire $114,356 Virginia $113,910 Pennsylvania $112,609 Nevada $111,953 North Dakota $111,738 Michigan $111,399 Wisconsin $111,274 Vermont $111,025

Texas $110,335 Maine $110,290 Arizona $110,222 Ohio $110,143 Georgia $109,102 Indiana $108,582 Wyoming $108,480 Utah $108,322

Iowa $108,254 Kansas $107,711 Louisiana $107,553 North Carolina $107,496 Missouri $107,473 Florida $107,032 Montana $106,795 Nebraska $106,568

Kentucky $106,444 South Carolina $105,992 Tennessee $105,709 Idaho $105,596 New Mexico $104,770 Oklahoma $104,589 Alabama $103,922 South Dakota $102,802

Arkansas $102,191 West Virginia $101,863 Mississippi $100,879

Top Paying Cities for Maintenance Reliability 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: $118,559
Little Creek: $117,462
Magnolia: $117,948

Lincoln, DE $118,559 Little Creek, DE $117,462 Magnolia, DE $117,948 Milford, DE $118,559 Marydel, DE $117,021 Millsboro, DE $118,559 Millville, DE $119,351 Milton, DE $118,559

Nassau, DE $118,559 Ocean View, DE $119,351 Rehoboth Beach, DE $119,351 Seaford, DE $117,315 Selbyville, DE $119,351 Smyrna, DE $116,885 Viola, DE $117,948 Woodside, DE $117,609

Bear, DE $116,025 Newark, DE $116,070 Claymont, DE $116,161 Delaware City, DE $116,070 Hockessin, DE $116,161 Kirkwood, DE $116,070 Middletown, DE $116,647 Montchanin, DE $116,161

New Castle, DE $116,161 Odessa, DE $116,806 Port Penn, DE $115,754 Rockland, DE $116,161 Saint Georges, DE $116,070 Townsend, DE $116,636 Winterthur, DE $116,161 Lewes, DE $118,559

Wilmington, DE $116,161 Dover, DE $117,405 Dover Afb, DE $117,677 Bethany Beach, DE $119,351 Bethel, DE $117,315 Bridgeville, DE $118,559 Camden Wyoming, DE $117,530 Cheswold, DE $117,134

Clayton, DE $116,840 Dagsboro, DE $119,351 Delmar, DE $117,315 Ellendale, DE $118,559 Felton, DE $118,559 Fenwick Island, DE $119,351 Frankford, DE $119,351 Frederica, DE $118,559

Georgetown, DE $118,559 Greenwood, DE $118,559 Harbeson, DE $118,559 Harrington, DE $118,559 Hartly, DE $116,783 Houston, DE $118,559 Kenton, DE $116,840 Laurel, DE $117,315

Yorklyn, DE $116,161

Maintenance Reliability Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Maintenance Reliability 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

$107,600

Average $114,555/year

$121,818

$8,967

Average $9,546/month

$10,151

$2,069

Average $2,203/week

$2,343

$52

Average $55/hour

$59

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$121,818	$10,151	$2,343	$59
Average	$114,555	$9,546	$2,203	$55
25th Percentile	$107,600	$8,967	$2,069	$52

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