What are the main factors that influence an Inspection Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Inspection Engineer's salary?

An Inspection Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Field Engineer I - Construction (0-2 years)earns $73,596, a Inspection Engineer (2-4 years)earns $85,534, a Field Engineer III - Construction (4-7 years)earns $98,528, a Field Engineer IV - Construction (7+ years)earns $124,055, a Field Engineering Supervisor - Construction (7+ years)earns $119,069,

What are the highest paying states for an Inspection Engineer?

Inspection Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Inspection Engineer roles are District of Columbia $95,471, California $95,108, Massachusetts $93,841. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Inspection Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Inspection Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Inspection Supervisor: $115,661; Inspection Manager: $86,893; Pipeline Inspection: $78,013; Bridge Inspection Engineer: $74,117; Ndt Inspection: $61,605.

Inspection Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Inspection Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Inspection Engineer in Delaware is $87,322 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $42.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $103,718
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $78,877 to $95,904
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $71,188

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Inspection Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$95,904	$7,992	$1,844	$46
Average	$87,322	$7,277	$1,679	$42
25th Percentile	$78,877	$6,573	$1,517	$38

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Key Factors That Influence Inspection Engineer Salaries

An Inspection 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 Inspection Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Inspection 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): $73,596
Early Career (1-2 years): $85,534
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $98,528
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $124,055
Expert (over 8 years): $119,069

Levels	Salary
Field Eng... Level Inspection Engineer	$73,596
Inspectio... Level Inspection Engineer	$85,534
Field Eng... Level Inspection Engineer	$98,528
Field Eng... Level Inspection Engineer	$124,055
Field Eng... Level Inspection Engineer	$119,069

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

District of Columbia: $95,471.
California: $95,108.
Massachusetts: $93,841.

District of Columbia $95,471 California $95,108 Massachusetts $93,841 Washington $93,496 New Jersey $93,461 Alaska $93,341 Connecticut $92,151 New York $91,668

Hawaii $90,124 Rhode Island $89,400 Maryland $88,909 Minnesota $88,236 Colorado $87,977 Illinois $87,891 Oregon $87,564 Delaware $87,322

New Hampshire $87,170 Virginia $86,831 Pennsylvania $85,839 Nevada $85,339 North Dakota $85,175 Michigan $84,916 Wisconsin $84,821 Vermont $84,632

Texas $84,106 Maine $84,071 Arizona $84,020 Ohio $83,959 Georgia $83,166 Indiana $82,769 Wyoming $82,692 Utah $82,571

Iowa $82,519 Kansas $82,105 Louisiana $81,985 North Carolina $81,942 Missouri $81,924 Florida $81,588 Montana $81,407 Nebraska $81,234

Kentucky $81,140 South Carolina $80,795 Tennessee $80,579 Idaho $80,493 New Mexico $79,863 Oklahoma $79,725 Alabama $79,217 South Dakota $78,363

Arkansas $77,897 West Virginia $77,647 Mississippi $76,897

Top Paying Cities for Inspection 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: $86,929
Little Creek: $87,565
Magnolia: $87,439

Lincoln, DE $86,929 Little Creek, DE $87,565 Magnolia, DE $87,439 Milford, DE $87,150 Marydel, DE $87,293 Millsboro, DE $86,564 Millville, DE $86,698 Milton, DE $86,848

Nassau, DE $86,911 Ocean View, DE $86,683 Rehoboth Beach, DE $86,850 Seaford, DE $86,899 Selbyville, DE $86,539 Smyrna, DE $87,626 Viola, DE $87,222 Woodside, DE $87,457

Bear, DE $87,255 Newark, DE $87,222 Claymont, DE $87,401 Delaware City, DE $87,309 Hockessin, DE $87,214 Kirkwood, DE $87,293 Middletown, DE $87,326 Montchanin, DE $87,234

New Castle, DE $87,247 Odessa, DE $87,370 Port Penn, DE $87,428 Rockland, DE $87,243 Saint Georges, DE $87,299 Townsend, DE $87,433 Winterthur, DE $87,253 Lewes, DE $86,881

Wilmington, DE $87,219 Dover, DE $87,565 Dover Afb, DE $87,104 Bethany Beach, DE $86,592 Bethel, DE $86,681 Bridgeville, DE $86,886 Camden Wyoming, DE $87,319 Cheswold, DE $87,537

Clayton, DE $87,539 Dagsboro, DE $86,531 Delmar, DE $86,393 Ellendale, DE $86,655 Felton, DE $87,143 Fenwick Island, DE $86,550 Frankford, DE $86,399 Frederica, DE $87,229

Georgetown, DE $86,499 Greenwood, DE $86,900 Harbeson, DE $86,591 Harrington, DE $87,032 Hartly, DE $87,303 Houston, DE $86,908 Kenton, DE $87,544 Laurel, DE $86,447

Yorklyn, DE $87,240

Inspection Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Inspection 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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$78,877

Average $87,322/year

$95,904

$6,573

Average $7,277/month

$7,992

$1,517

Average $1,679/week

$1,844

$38

Average $42/hour

$46

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$95,904	$7,992	$1,844	$46
Average	$87,322	$7,277	$1,679	$42
25th Percentile	$78,877	$6,573	$1,517	$38

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