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

An Aerospace Test Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $94,730 for beginners, reaching about $97,203 at mid-level, and approach $99,677 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Aerospace Test Engineer?

Aerospace Test Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Aerospace Test Engineer roles are District of Columbia $105,311, California $104,911, Massachusetts $103,513. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Aerospace Test Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Aerospace Test Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Aerospace Engineer VI: $199,160; Aerospace Engineer V: $161,838; Aerospace Engineer IV: $140,144; Aerospace Engineer: $114,508; Aerospace Engineer III: $110,753.

Aerospace Test Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Aerospace Test Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Aerospace Test Engineer in Delaware is $96,323 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $46.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $106,355
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $89,576 to $101,574
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $83,433

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Aerospace Test Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$101,574	$8,464	$1,953	$49
Average	$96,323	$8,027	$1,852	$46
25th Percentile	$89,576	$7,465	$1,723	$43

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Key Factors That Influence Aerospace Test Engineer Salaries

An Aerospace Test 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 Aerospace Test Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Aerospace Test 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): $94,730
Early Career (1-2 years): $94,917
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $97,203
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $99,512
Expert (over 8 years): $99,677

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Aerospace Test Engineer	$94,730
Intermediate Level Aerospace Test Engineer	$94,917
Senior Level Aerospace Test Engineer	$97,203
Specialist Level Aerospace Test Engineer	$99,512
Expert Level Aerospace Test Engineer	$99,677

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

District of Columbia: $105,311.
California: $104,911.
Massachusetts: $103,513.

District of Columbia $105,311 California $104,911 Massachusetts $103,513 Washington $103,133 New Jersey $103,095 Alaska $102,962 Connecticut $101,649 New York $101,116

Hawaii $99,414 Rhode Island $98,615 Maryland $98,073 Minnesota $97,331 Colorado $97,045 Illinois $96,950 Oregon $96,589 Delaware $96,323

New Hampshire $96,155 Virginia $95,780 Pennsylvania $94,687 Nevada $94,135 North Dakota $93,954 Michigan $93,669 Wisconsin $93,564 Vermont $93,355

Texas $92,775 Maine $92,737 Arizona $92,680 Ohio $92,613 Georgia $91,738 Indiana $91,301 Wyoming $91,215 Utah $91,082

Iowa $91,025 Kansas $90,568 Louisiana $90,435 North Carolina $90,387 Missouri $90,368 Florida $89,997 Montana $89,798 Nebraska $89,607

Kentucky $89,503 South Carolina $89,122 Tennessee $88,885 Idaho $88,789 New Mexico $88,095 Oklahoma $87,943 Alabama $87,382 South Dakota $86,440

Arkansas $85,927 West Virginia $85,651 Mississippi $84,823

Top Paying Cities for Aerospace Test 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: $95,889
Little Creek: $96,591
Magnolia: $96,452

Lincoln, DE $95,889 Little Creek, DE $96,591 Magnolia, DE $96,452 Milford, DE $96,132 Marydel, DE $96,290 Millsboro, DE $95,486 Millville, DE $95,634 Milton, DE $95,799

Nassau, DE $95,869 Ocean View, DE $95,618 Rehoboth Beach, DE $95,801 Seaford, DE $95,856 Selbyville, DE $95,459 Smyrna, DE $96,657 Viola, DE $96,212 Woodside, DE $96,471

Bear, DE $96,248 Newark, DE $96,212 Claymont, DE $96,409 Delaware City, DE $96,308 Hockessin, DE $96,204 Kirkwood, DE $96,290 Middletown, DE $96,327 Montchanin, DE $96,226

New Castle, DE $96,240 Odessa, DE $96,375 Port Penn, DE $96,440 Rockland, DE $96,235 Saint Georges, DE $96,297 Townsend, DE $96,445 Winterthur, DE $96,246 Lewes, DE $95,837

Wilmington, DE $96,208 Dover, DE $96,591 Dover Afb, DE $96,082 Bethany Beach, DE $95,517 Bethel, DE $95,616 Bridgeville, DE $95,841 Camden Wyoming, DE $96,319 Cheswold, DE $96,559

Clayton, DE $96,562 Dagsboro, DE $95,450 Delmar, DE $95,297 Ellendale, DE $95,586 Felton, DE $96,125 Fenwick Island, DE $95,471 Frankford, DE $95,305 Frederica, DE $96,220

Georgetown, DE $95,414 Greenwood, DE $95,856 Harbeson, DE $95,516 Harrington, DE $96,003 Hartly, DE $96,302 Houston, DE $95,866 Kenton, DE $96,567 Laurel, DE $95,357

Yorklyn, DE $96,232

Aerospace Test Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Aerospace Test 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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$89,576

Average $96,323/year

$101,574

$7,465

Average $8,027/month

$8,464

$1,723

Average $1,852/week

$1,953

$43

Average $46/hour

$49

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$101,574	$8,464	$1,953	$49
Average	$96,323	$8,027	$1,852	$46
25th Percentile	$89,576	$7,465	$1,723	$43

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