What are the main factors that influence a Failure Analysis 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 Failure Analysis Engineer?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Failure Analysis Engineer roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

How does experience change A Failure Analysis Engineer's salary?

A Failure Analysis Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Reliability Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $80,795, a Reliability Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $96,624, a Failure Analysis Engineer (4-7 years)earns $116,511, a Reliability Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $141,855, a Reliability Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $167,375,

What are the highest paying states for a Failure Analysis Engineer?

Failure Analysis Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Failure Analysis Engineer roles are District of Columbia $129,173, California $128,683, Massachusetts $126,968. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Failure Analysis Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Failure Analysis Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Failure Analysis Engineer IV: $137,100; Analysis Engineer: $123,659; Failure Analysis Engineer III: $112,600; Environmental Analysis Engineer III: $104,290; Failure Analysis Engineer II: $93,400.

Failure Analysis Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Failure Analysis Engineer make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Failure Analysis Engineer in Delaware is $118,148 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $57.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $133,155
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $111,235 to $126,003
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $104,941

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Failure Analysis Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$126,003	$10,500	$2,423	$61
Average	$118,148	$9,846	$2,272	$57
25th Percentile	$111,235	$9,270	$2,139	$53

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Key Factors That Influence Failure Analysis Engineer Salaries

A Failure Analysis 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 Failure Analysis Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Failure Analysis 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): $80,795
Early Career (1-2 years): $96,624
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $116,511
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $141,855
Expert (over 8 years): $167,375

Levels	Salary
Reliabili... Level Failure Analysis Engineer	$80,795
Reliabili... Level Failure Analysis Engineer	$96,624
Failure A... Level Failure Analysis Engineer	$116,511
Reliabili... Level Failure Analysis Engineer	$141,855
Reliabili... Level Failure Analysis Engineer	$167,375

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

District of Columbia: $129,173.
California: $128,683.
Massachusetts: $126,968.

District of Columbia $129,173 California $128,683 Massachusetts $126,968 Washington $126,501 New Jersey $126,454 Alaska $126,291 Connecticut $124,681 New York $124,028

Hawaii $121,939 Rhode Island $120,959 Maryland $120,294 Minnesota $119,384 Colorado $119,034 Illinois $118,918 Oregon $118,474 Delaware $118,148

New Hampshire $117,942 Virginia $117,483 Pennsylvania $116,141 Nevada $115,464 North Dakota $115,243 Michigan $114,893 Wisconsin $114,764 Vermont $114,508

Texas $113,796 Maine $113,749 Arizona $113,679 Ohio $113,598 Georgia $112,524 Indiana $111,988 Wyoming $111,883 Utah $111,719

Iowa $111,649 Kansas $111,089 Louisiana $110,926 North Carolina $110,868 Missouri $110,844 Florida $110,389 Montana $110,144 Nebraska $109,911

Kentucky $109,783 South Carolina $109,316 Tennessee $109,024 Idaho $108,908 New Mexico $108,056 Oklahoma $107,869 Alabama $107,181 South Dakota $106,026

Arkansas $105,396 West Virginia $105,058 Mississippi $104,043

Top Paying Cities for Failure Analysis 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: $117,616
Little Creek: $118,477
Magnolia: $118,306

Lincoln, DE $117,616 Little Creek, DE $118,477 Magnolia, DE $118,306 Milford, DE $117,914 Marydel, DE $118,108 Millsboro, DE $117,122 Millville, DE $117,303 Milton, DE $117,506

Nassau, DE $117,591 Ocean View, DE $117,283 Rehoboth Beach, DE $117,508 Seaford, DE $117,575 Selbyville, DE $117,088 Smyrna, DE $118,558 Viola, DE $118,012 Woodside, DE $118,330

Bear, DE $118,057 Newark, DE $118,012 Claymont, DE $118,254 Delaware City, DE $118,130 Hockessin, DE $118,002 Kirkwood, DE $118,108 Middletown, DE $118,153 Montchanin, DE $118,029

New Castle, DE $118,046 Odessa, DE $118,212 Port Penn, DE $118,291 Rockland, DE $118,040 Saint Georges, DE $118,116 Townsend, DE $118,298 Winterthur, DE $118,054 Lewes, DE $117,551

Wilmington, DE $118,008 Dover, DE $118,477 Dover Afb, DE $117,852 Bethany Beach, DE $117,159 Bethel, DE $117,281 Bridgeville, DE $117,557 Camden Wyoming, DE $118,143 Cheswold, DE $118,438

Clayton, DE $118,442 Dagsboro, DE $117,078 Delmar, DE $116,890 Ellendale, DE $117,245 Felton, DE $117,905 Fenwick Island, DE $117,103 Frankford, DE $116,899 Frederica, DE $118,022

Georgetown, DE $117,033 Greenwood, DE $117,576 Harbeson, DE $117,158 Harrington, DE $117,756 Hartly, DE $118,122 Houston, DE $117,588 Kenton, DE $118,447 Laurel, DE $116,963

Yorklyn, DE $118,037

Failure Analysis Engineer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Failure Analysis Engineer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 10% above the average. In contrast, Failure Analysis Engineer positions in Transportation or Telecom typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Failure Analysis Engineer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Failure Analysis Engineer

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$129,962	$62.0	10%
Biotechnology	$129,962	$62.0	10%
Business Services	$129,962	$62.0	10%
Chemicals	$129,962	$62.0	10%
Construction	$129,962	$62.0	10%

Failure Analysis Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Failure Analysis 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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$111,235

Average $118,148/year

$126,003

$9,270

Average $9,846/month

$10,500

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Average $2,272/week

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Average $57/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$126,003	$10,500	$2,423	$61
Average	$118,148	$9,846	$2,272	$57
25th Percentile	$111,235	$9,270	$2,139	$53

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