As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Flight Test Engineer in Poughkeepsie, NY is $82,454, equivalent to $40 per hour, $1,586 weekly, or $6,871 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 Poughkeepsie, NY vary widely, spanning from $71,245 to $93,621. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($76,587) and 75th percentile ($88,299), while top earners (90th percentile) make $93,621 per year. This $11,712 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, Poughkeepsie Flight Test Engineer often earn 0.1% higher than national averages. However, Poughkeepsie currently ranks 168 statewide for Flight Test Engineer job salary. 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 $71,245 Poughkeepsie, NY May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Flight Test Engineer Salary $76,587 Poughkeepsie, NY May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Flight Test Engineer Salary $82,454 Poughkeepsie, NY May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Flight Test Engineer Salary $88,299 Poughkeepsie, NY May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Flight Test Engineer Salary $93,621 Poughkeepsie, NY May 01, 2026
25% $76,587 10% $71,245 90% $93,621 75% $88,299 $82,454 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Poughkeepsie, New York    Poughkeepsie (/pəˈkɪpsi/ pə-KIP-see), officially the City of Poughkeepsie, is a city in the state of New York, United States, which is the county seat....More

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