Wireless Test Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does a Wireless Test Engineer make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Wireless Test Engineer in the United States is $79,197 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $95,081
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $69,812 to $87,511
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $61,267
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Wireless Test Engineer Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $87,511 $7,293 $1,683 $42
Average $79,197 $6,600 $1,523 $38
25th Percentile $69,812 $5,818 $1,343 $34
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Key Factors That Influence Wireless Test Engineer Salaries

A Wireless 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 Wireless Test Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Wireless 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): $76,981
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $77,632
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $78,545
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $81,434
  • Expert (over 8 years): $83,812
Levels Salary
Entry Level Wireless Test Engineer$76,981
Intermediate Level Wireless Test Engineer$77,632
Senior Level Wireless Test Engineer$78,545
Specialist Level Wireless Test Engineer$81,434
Expert Level Wireless Test Engineer$83,812
$76,981 0 yr
$77,632 < 2 yrs
$78,545 2-4 yrs
$81,434 5-8 yrs
$83,812 > 8 yrs
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How Do Wireless 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 Wireless Test Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $87,686.
  • California: $87,354.
  • Massachusetts: $86,190.

Top Paying Cities for Wireless 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:

  • San Jose: $99,891
  • San Francisco: $98,909
  • Oakland: $96,715

What Skills Can Increase a Wireless Test Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 4.3% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Diagnostic Imaging (Mentioned in 3.76% Job Postings): Treating patients living with mental illness on how to identify harmful thought patterns through communication and open dialogue.
  • Front Office (Mentioned in 1.71% Job Postings): The front office represents the customer-facing division of a firm. For example, customer service, sales, and industry experts who provide advisory services are considered part of a firm's front office operations.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 4.3%
Diagnostic Imaging 3.76%
Front Office 1.71%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Wireless Test Engineer's salary.
  • Organizing: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Attention to Detail: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Empathy: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Organizing
$92,660
17%
Attention to Detail
$92,660
17%
Empathy
$87,908
11%
Time Management
$84,740
7%
Diagnostic Imaging
$84,740
7%
Integrity
$83,948
6%
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Wireless Test Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Wireless 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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Wireless Test Engineer

Salaries for a Wireless Test Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $75,566 in 2023 to around $74,162 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Wireless Test Engineer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Wireless Test Engineer Over Time

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