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

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 $80,798, a Reliability Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $96,630, a Failure Analysis Engineer (4-7 years)earns $116,517, a Reliability Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $141,858, a Reliability Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $167,389,

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 $129,179, California $128,689, Massachusetts $126,974. 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: $123,660; 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 April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Failure Analysis Engineer in Delaware is $118,154 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): $133,167
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $111,246 to $126,012
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $104,957

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Failure Analysis Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$126,012	$10,501	$2,423	$61
Average	$118,154	$9,846	$2,272	$57
25th Percentile	$111,246	$9,271	$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): $80,798
Early Career (1-2 years): $96,630
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $116,517
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $141,858
Expert (over 8 years): $167,389

Levels	Salary
Reliabili... Level Failure Analysis Engineer	$80,798
Reliabili... Level Failure Analysis Engineer	$96,630
Failure A... Level Failure Analysis Engineer	$116,517
Reliabili... Level Failure Analysis Engineer	$141,858
Reliabili... Level Failure Analysis Engineer	$167,389

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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: $129,179.
California: $128,689.
Massachusetts: $126,974.

District of Columbia $129,179 California $128,689 Massachusetts $126,974 Washington $126,507 New Jersey $126,461 Alaska $126,297 Connecticut $124,687 New York $124,034

Hawaii $121,946 Rhode Island $120,966 Maryland $120,300 Minnesota $119,390 Colorado $119,040 Illinois $118,924 Oregon $118,480 Delaware $118,154

New Hampshire $117,948 Virginia $117,489 Pennsylvania $116,147 Nevada $115,470 North Dakota $115,249 Michigan $114,899 Wisconsin $114,770 Vermont $114,514

Texas $113,802 Maine $113,755 Arizona $113,685 Ohio $113,604 Georgia $112,530 Indiana $111,993 Wyoming $111,888 Utah $111,725

Iowa $111,655 Kansas $111,095 Louisiana $110,932 North Carolina $110,873 Missouri $110,850 Florida $110,395 Montana $110,150 Nebraska $109,917

Kentucky $109,788 South Carolina $109,322 Tennessee $109,030 Idaho $108,913 New Mexico $108,062 Oklahoma $107,875 Alabama $107,187 South Dakota $106,032

Arkansas $105,401 West Virginia $105,063 Mississippi $104,048

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: $122,284
Little Creek: $121,152
Magnolia: $121,654

Lincoln, DE $122,284 Little Creek, DE $121,152 Magnolia, DE $121,654 Milford, DE $122,284 Marydel, DE $120,697 Millsboro, DE $122,284 Millville, DE $123,101 Milton, DE $122,284

Nassau, DE $122,284 Ocean View, DE $123,101 Rehoboth Beach, DE $123,101 Seaford, DE $121,001 Selbyville, DE $123,101 Smyrna, DE $120,557 Viola, DE $121,654 Woodside, DE $121,304

Bear, DE $119,670 Newark, DE $119,717 Claymont, DE $119,810 Delaware City, DE $119,717 Hockessin, DE $119,810 Kirkwood, DE $119,717 Middletown, DE $120,312 Montchanin, DE $119,810

New Castle, DE $119,810 Odessa, DE $120,476 Port Penn, DE $119,390 Rockland, DE $119,810 Saint Georges, DE $119,717 Townsend, DE $120,300 Winterthur, DE $119,810 Lewes, DE $122,284

Wilmington, DE $119,810 Dover, DE $121,094 Dover Afb, DE $121,374 Bethany Beach, DE $123,101 Bethel, DE $121,001 Bridgeville, DE $122,284 Camden Wyoming, DE $121,222 Cheswold, DE $120,814

Clayton, DE $120,511 Dagsboro, DE $123,101 Delmar, DE $121,001 Ellendale, DE $122,284 Felton, DE $122,284 Fenwick Island, DE $123,101 Frankford, DE $123,101 Frederica, DE $122,284

Georgetown, DE $122,284 Greenwood, DE $122,284 Harbeson, DE $122,284 Harrington, DE $122,284 Hartly, DE $120,452 Houston, DE $122,284 Kenton, DE $120,511 Laurel, DE $121,001

Yorklyn, DE $119,810

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.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

$111,246

Average $118,154/year

$126,012

$9,271

Average $9,846/month

$10,501

$2,139

Average $2,272/week

$2,423

$53

Average $57/hour

$61

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$126,012	$10,501	$2,423	$61
Average	$118,154	$9,846	$2,272	$57
25th Percentile	$111,246	$9,271	$2,139	$53

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