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

A Flight Maintenance Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $79,381 for beginners, reaching about $81,061 at mid-level, and approach $81,407 for experts.

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

Flight Maintenance Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Flight Maintenance Engineer roles are District of Columbia $88,474, California $88,138, Massachusetts $86,963. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Flight Maintenance Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Flight Operations Director: $243,691; Flight Operations Senior Manager: $196,503; Flight Operations Manager: $164,847; Flight Software Engineer: $129,543; Flight Operations Supervisor: $129,346.

Flight Maintenance Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Flight Maintenance Engineer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Flight Maintenance Engineer in Delaware is $80,922 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $90,446
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $74,956 to $85,907
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $69,524

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Flight Maintenance Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$85,907	$7,159	$1,652	$41
Average	$80,922	$6,744	$1,556	$39
25th Percentile	$74,956	$6,246	$1,441	$36

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Key Factors That Influence Flight Maintenance Engineer Salaries

A Flight Maintenance 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 Flight Maintenance Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Flight Maintenance 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): $79,381
Early Career (1-2 years): $80,022
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $81,061
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $81,269
Expert (over 8 years): $81,407

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Flight Maintenance Engineer	$79,381
Intermediate Level Flight Maintenance Engineer	$80,022
Senior Level Flight Maintenance Engineer	$81,061
Specialist Level Flight Maintenance Engineer	$81,269
Expert Level Flight Maintenance Engineer	$81,407

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

District of Columbia: $88,474.
California: $88,138.
Massachusetts: $86,963.

District of Columbia $88,474 California $88,138 Massachusetts $86,963 Washington $86,644 New Jersey $86,612 Alaska $86,500 Connecticut $85,397 New York $84,950

Hawaii $83,519 Rhode Island $82,848 Maryland $82,393 Minnesota $81,769 Colorado $81,530 Illinois $81,450 Oregon $81,146 Delaware $80,922

New Hampshire $80,782 Virginia $80,467 Pennsylvania $79,548 Nevada $79,085 North Dakota $78,933 Michigan $78,693 Wisconsin $78,605 Vermont $78,429

Texas $77,942 Maine $77,910 Arizona $77,862 Ohio $77,806 Georgia $77,071 Indiana $76,703 Wyoming $76,631 Utah $76,520

Iowa $76,472 Kansas $76,088 Louisiana $75,976 North Carolina $75,936 Missouri $75,920 Florida $75,609 Montana $75,441 Nebraska $75,281

Kentucky $75,193 South Carolina $74,873 Tennessee $74,674 Idaho $74,594 New Mexico $74,010 Oklahoma $73,883 Alabama $73,411 South Dakota $72,620

Arkansas $72,189 West Virginia $71,957 Mississippi $71,262

Top Paying Cities for Flight Maintenance 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: $83,751
Little Creek: $82,976
Magnolia: $83,320

Lincoln, DE $83,751 Little Creek, DE $82,976 Magnolia, DE $83,320 Milford, DE $83,751 Marydel, DE $82,664 Millsboro, DE $83,751 Millville, DE $84,311 Milton, DE $83,751

Nassau, DE $83,751 Ocean View, DE $84,311 Rehoboth Beach, DE $84,311 Seaford, DE $82,872 Selbyville, DE $84,311 Smyrna, DE $82,569 Viola, DE $83,320 Woodside, DE $83,080

Bear, DE $81,961 Newark, DE $81,993 Claymont, DE $82,057 Delaware City, DE $81,993 Hockessin, DE $82,057 Kirkwood, DE $81,993 Middletown, DE $82,401 Montchanin, DE $82,057

New Castle, DE $82,057 Odessa, DE $82,513 Port Penn, DE $81,769 Rockland, DE $82,057 Saint Georges, DE $81,993 Townsend, DE $82,393 Winterthur, DE $82,057 Lewes, DE $83,751

Wilmington, DE $82,057 Dover, DE $82,936 Dover Afb, DE $83,128 Bethany Beach, DE $84,311 Bethel, DE $82,872 Bridgeville, DE $83,751 Camden Wyoming, DE $83,024 Cheswold, DE $82,744

Clayton, DE $82,537 Dagsboro, DE $84,311 Delmar, DE $82,872 Ellendale, DE $83,751 Felton, DE $83,751 Fenwick Island, DE $84,311 Frankford, DE $84,311 Frederica, DE $83,751

Georgetown, DE $83,751 Greenwood, DE $83,751 Harbeson, DE $83,751 Harrington, DE $83,751 Hartly, DE $82,497 Houston, DE $83,751 Kenton, DE $82,537 Laurel, DE $82,872

Yorklyn, DE $82,057

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

Understanding how a Flight Maintenance 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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$74,956

Average $80,922/year

$85,907

$6,246

Average $6,744/month

$7,159

$1,441

Average $1,556/week

$1,652

$36

Average $39/hour

$41

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$85,907	$7,159	$1,652	$41
Average	$80,922	$6,744	$1,556	$39
25th Percentile	$74,956	$6,246	$1,441	$36

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