As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Flight Test Engineer in Adrian, MI is $74,970, equivalent to $36 per hour, $1,442 weekly, or $6,248 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Flight Test Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Flight Test Engineer in Adrian, MI vary widely, spanning from $64,778 to $85,123. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($69,635) and 75th percentile ($80,285), while top earners (90th percentile) make $85,123 per year. This $10,650 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Java, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Adrian Flight Test Engineer often earn 1.9% lower than national averages. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Flight Test Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Flight Test Engineer Salary $64,778 Adrian, MI May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Flight Test Engineer Salary $69,635 Adrian, MI May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Flight Test Engineer Salary $74,970 Adrian, MI May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Flight Test Engineer Salary $80,285 Adrian, MI May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Flight Test Engineer Salary $85,123 Adrian, MI May 01, 2026
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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Flight Test Engineer in Adrian, MI. The base salary for Flight Test Engineer ranges from $69,635 to $80,285 with the average base salary of $74,970. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $78,307 to $93,005 with the average total cash compensation of $85,074.

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About Adrian, Michigan    Adrian is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and the county seat of Lenawee County. The population was 21,133 at the 2010 census. Adrian lies in Mi....More

Adrian, Michigan  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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