Mobile Test Engineer Salary in the United States

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

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Mobile Test Engineer in the United States is $92,536 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $44.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $103,692
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $85,947 to $98,375
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $79,948
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Mobile Test Engineer Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $98,375 $8,198 $1,892 $47
Average $92,536 $7,711 $1,780 $44
25th Percentile $85,947 $7,162 $1,653 $41
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Key Factors That Influence Mobile Test Engineer Salaries

A Mobile 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Mobile Test Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Mobile 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): $77,018
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $92,106
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $111,064
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $135,224
  • Expert (over 8 years): $159,548
Levels Salary
Reliabili... Level Mobile Test Engineer$77,018
Mobile Te... Level Mobile Test Engineer$92,106
Reliabili... Level Mobile Test Engineer$111,064
Reliabili... Level Mobile Test Engineer$135,224
Reliabili... Level Mobile Test Engineer$159,548
$77,018 0 yr
$92,106 < 2 yrs
$111,064 2-4 yrs
$135,224 5-8 yrs
$159,548 > 8 yrs
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What Am I Worth?

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

  • District of Columbia: $102,456.
  • California: $102,067.
  • Massachusetts: $100,707.

Top Paying Cities for Mobile 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: $116,715
  • San Francisco: $115,437
  • Oakland: $113,005

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

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 23.76% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Mechanical Engineering (Mentioned in 1.98% Job Postings): Mechanical engineering is the discipline that applies engineering, physics, engineering mathematics, and materials science principles to design, analyze, manufacture, and maintain mechanical systems. It is one of the oldest and broadest of the engineering disciplines. The mechanical engineering field requires an understanding of core areas including mechanics, dynamics, thermodynamics, materials science, structural analysis, and electricity. In addition to these core principles, mechanical engineers use tools such as computer-aided design (CAD), computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), and product life cycle management to design and analyze manufacturing plants, industrial equipment and machinery, heating and cooling systems, transport systems, aircraft, watercraft, robotics, medical devices, weapons, and others. It is the branch of engineering that involves the design, production, and operation of machinery.
  • Agile (Mentioned in 1.41% Job Postings): Agile is a development process where feedback is continuously gathered from users to create the best user experience.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 23.76%
Mechanical Engineering 1.98%
Agile 1.41%
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 Mobile Test Engineer's salary.
  • Test Design: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Program Management: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Products and Services: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Test Design
$99,939
8%
Program Management
$96,237
4%
Products and Services
$96,237
4%
Networking
$94,387
2%
Systems Engineering
$94,387
2%
Semiconductors
$94,387
2%
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Mobile Test Engineer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Mobile Test Engineer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 10% above the average. In contrast, Mobile Test Engineer positions in Transportation or Telecom typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Mobile Test Engineer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Mobile Test Engineer

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense$101,789$49.010%
Biotechnology$101,789$49.010%
Chemicals$101,789$49.010%
Energy & Utilities$101,789$49.010%
Financial Services$101,789$49.010%

How Education impacts a Mobile Test Engineer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Mobile Test Engineers enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Mobile Test Engineer with a Associate's Degree is between $91,915 and $95,734).

Mobile Test Engineer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Mobile Test Engineer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 51.0%
High School 44.9%
Associates 4.1%
Bachelors 51.0%
Masters 44.9%
Doctorate 4.1%
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Mobile Test Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Mobile 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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Mobile Test Engineer

Salaries for a Mobile Test Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $99,234 in 2023 to around $97,223 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Mobile Test Engineer salary trends, .

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FAQ about Mobile Test Engineer

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Mobile Test Engineer?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Mobile Test Engineer roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

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