What are the main factors that influence a Product 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 A Product Test Engineer's salary?

A Product Test Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Quality Assurance Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $74,451, a Product Test Engineer (2-4 years)earns $87,620, a Quality Assurance Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $99,103, a Quality Assurance Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $123,206, a Quality Assurance Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $147,851,

What are the highest paying states for a Product Test Engineer?

Product Test Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Product Test Engineer roles are District of Columbia $95,361, California $94,999, Massachusetts $93,733. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Product Test Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Electrical Test Engineer V: $166,853; Test Engineer V: $147,700; Test Engineer IV: $135,262; Electrical Test Engineer III: $120,790; Test Engineer: $112,466.

Product Test Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Product Test Engineer make in Delaware?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Product Test Engineer in Delaware is $87,222 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $42.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $100,233
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $81,490 to $94,032
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $76,271

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Product Test Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$94,032	$7,836	$1,808	$45
Average	$87,222	$7,268	$1,677	$42
25th Percentile	$81,490	$6,791	$1,567	$39

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Key Factors That Influence Product Test Engineer Salaries

A Product 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 Product Test Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Product 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): $74,451
Early Career (1-2 years): $87,620
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $99,103
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $123,206
Expert (over 8 years): $147,851

Levels	Salary
Quality A... Level Product Test Engineer	$74,451
Product T... Level Product Test Engineer	$87,620
Quality A... Level Product Test Engineer	$99,103
Quality A... Level Product Test Engineer	$123,206
Quality A... Level Product Test Engineer	$147,851

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

District of Columbia: $95,361.
California: $94,999.
Massachusetts: $93,733.

District of Columbia $95,361 California $94,999 Massachusetts $93,733 Washington $93,389 New Jersey $93,354 Alaska $93,234 Connecticut $92,045 New York $91,563

Hawaii $90,021 Rhode Island $89,298 Maryland $88,807 Minnesota $88,135 Colorado $87,876 Illinois $87,790 Oregon $87,463 Delaware $87,222

New Hampshire $87,070 Virginia $86,731 Pennsylvania $85,740 Nevada $85,241 North Dakota $85,077 Michigan $84,819 Wisconsin $84,724 Vermont $84,535

Texas $84,009 Maine $83,975 Arizona $83,923 Ohio $83,863 Georgia $83,070 Indiana $82,674 Wyoming $82,597 Utah $82,476

Iowa $82,424 Kansas $82,011 Louisiana $81,891 North Carolina $81,847 Missouri $81,830 Florida $81,494 Montana $81,313 Nebraska $81,141

Kentucky $81,046 South Carolina $80,702 Tennessee $80,487 Idaho $80,400 New Mexico $79,772 Oklahoma $79,634 Alabama $79,126 South Dakota $78,273

Arkansas $77,808 West Virginia $77,558 Mississippi $76,809

Top Paying Cities for Product 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: $90,271
Little Creek: $89,435
Magnolia: $89,806

Lincoln, DE $90,271 Little Creek, DE $89,435 Magnolia, DE $89,806 Milford, DE $90,271 Marydel, DE $89,099 Millsboro, DE $90,271 Millville, DE $90,874 Milton, DE $90,271

Nassau, DE $90,271 Ocean View, DE $90,874 Rehoboth Beach, DE $90,874 Seaford, DE $89,323 Selbyville, DE $90,874 Smyrna, DE $88,996 Viola, DE $89,806 Woodside, DE $89,547

Bear, DE $88,341 Newark, DE $88,376 Claymont, DE $88,445 Delaware City, DE $88,376 Hockessin, DE $88,445 Kirkwood, DE $88,376 Middletown, DE $88,815 Montchanin, DE $88,445

New Castle, DE $88,445 Odessa, DE $88,936 Port Penn, DE $88,135 Rockland, DE $88,445 Saint Georges, DE $88,376 Townsend, DE $88,807 Winterthur, DE $88,445 Lewes, DE $90,271

Wilmington, DE $88,445 Dover, DE $89,392 Dover Afb, DE $89,599 Bethany Beach, DE $90,874 Bethel, DE $89,323 Bridgeville, DE $90,271 Camden Wyoming, DE $89,487 Cheswold, DE $89,186

Clayton, DE $88,962 Dagsboro, DE $90,874 Delmar, DE $89,323 Ellendale, DE $90,271 Felton, DE $90,271 Fenwick Island, DE $90,874 Frankford, DE $90,874 Frederica, DE $90,271

Georgetown, DE $90,271 Greenwood, DE $90,271 Harbeson, DE $90,271 Harrington, DE $90,271 Hartly, DE $88,919 Houston, DE $90,271 Kenton, DE $88,962 Laurel, DE $89,323

Yorklyn, DE $88,445

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

Understanding how a Product 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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$81,490

Average $87,222/year

$94,032

$6,791

Average $7,268/month

$7,836

$1,567

Average $1,677/week

$1,808

$39

Average $42/hour

$45

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$94,032	$7,836	$1,808	$45
Average	$87,222	$7,268	$1,677	$42
25th Percentile	$81,490	$6,791	$1,567	$39

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