What are the main factors that influence a NDE 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 NDE Engineer's salary?

A NDE Engineer's salary grows with experience: an NDE Engineer (0-2 years)earns $70,828, an Information Technology Auditor II (2-4 years)earns $87,487, an Information Technology Auditor III (4-7 years)earns $102,139, an Information Technology Auditor IV (7+ years)earns $125,704, an Information Technology Auditor V (7-10 years)earns $150,842,

What are the highest paying states for a NDE Engineer?

NDE Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for NDE Engineer roles are District of Columbia $78,080, California $77,784, Massachusetts $76,747. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of NDE Engineer roles make?

Salaries for NDE Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Engineer VI: $187,053; Ceramics Engineer: $90,415; Localization Engineer: $84,128; Locomotive Engineer: $80,954; Airport Engineer: $72,773.

NDE Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a NDE Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a NDE Engineer in Delaware is $71,416 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $86,685
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $64,638 to $79,408
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $58,468

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NDE Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$79,408	$6,617	$1,527	$38
Average	$71,416	$5,951	$1,373	$34
25th Percentile	$64,638	$5,387	$1,243	$31

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Key Factors That Influence NDE Engineer Salaries

A NDE 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 NDE Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a NDE 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): $70,828
Early Career (1-2 years): $87,487
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $102,139
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $125,704
Expert (over 8 years): $150,842

Levels	Salary
NDE Engin... Level NDE Engineer	$70,828
Informati... Level NDE Engineer	$87,487
Informati... Level NDE Engineer	$102,139
Informati... Level NDE Engineer	$125,704
Informati... Level NDE Engineer	$150,842

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

District of Columbia: $78,080.
California: $77,784.
Massachusetts: $76,747.

District of Columbia $78,080 California $77,784 Massachusetts $76,747 Washington $76,465 New Jersey $76,437 Alaska $76,338 Connecticut $75,365 New York $74,970

Hawaii $73,708 Rhode Island $73,115 Maryland $72,713 Minnesota $72,163 Colorado $71,952 Illinois $71,881 Oregon $71,613 Delaware $71,416

New Hampshire $71,291 Virginia $71,014 Pennsylvania $70,203 Nevada $69,794 North Dakota $69,660 Michigan $69,448 Wisconsin $69,371 Vermont $69,215

Texas $68,785 Maine $68,757 Arizona $68,715 Ohio $68,665 Georgia $68,017 Indiana $67,692 Wyoming $67,629 Utah $67,530

Iowa $67,488 Kansas $67,149 Louisiana $67,050 North Carolina $67,015 Missouri $67,001 Florida $66,726 Montana $66,578 Nebraska $66,437

Kentucky $66,359 South Carolina $66,077 Tennessee $65,901 Idaho $65,830 New Mexico $65,316 Oklahoma $65,203 Alabama $64,787 South Dakota $64,089

Arkansas $63,708 West Virginia $63,503 Mississippi $62,890

Top Paying Cities for NDE 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: $71,094
Little Creek: $71,614
Magnolia: $71,512

Lincoln, DE $71,094 Little Creek, DE $71,614 Magnolia, DE $71,512 Milford, DE $71,275 Marydel, DE $71,392 Millsboro, DE $70,796 Millville, DE $70,905 Milton, DE $71,028

Nassau, DE $71,079 Ocean View, DE $70,893 Rehoboth Beach, DE $71,029 Seaford, DE $71,069 Selbyville, DE $70,775 Smyrna, DE $71,664 Viola, DE $71,334 Woodside, DE $71,526

Bear, DE $71,361 Newark, DE $71,334 Claymont, DE $71,480 Delaware City, DE $71,405 Hockessin, DE $71,327 Kirkwood, DE $71,392 Middletown, DE $71,419 Montchanin, DE $71,344

New Castle, DE $71,354 Odessa, DE $71,454 Port Penn, DE $71,502 Rockland, DE $71,351 Saint Georges, DE $71,397 Townsend, DE $71,507 Winterthur, DE $71,359 Lewes, DE $71,055

Wilmington, DE $71,331 Dover, DE $71,614 Dover Afb, DE $71,237 Bethany Beach, DE $70,818 Bethel, DE $70,892 Bridgeville, DE $71,059 Camden Wyoming, DE $71,413 Cheswold, DE $71,591

Clayton, DE $71,593 Dagsboro, DE $70,769 Delmar, DE $70,655 Ellendale, DE $70,870 Felton, DE $71,269 Fenwick Island, DE $70,784 Frankford, DE $70,661 Frederica, DE $71,339

Georgetown, DE $70,742 Greenwood, DE $71,070 Harbeson, DE $70,818 Harrington, DE $71,179 Hartly, DE $71,400 Houston, DE $71,077 Kenton, DE $71,597 Laurel, DE $70,700

Yorklyn, DE $71,349

NDE Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a NDE 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 May 01, 2026

$64,638

Average $71,416/year

$79,408

$5,387

Average $5,951/month

$6,617

$1,243

Average $1,373/week

$1,527

$31

Average $34/hour

$38

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$79,408	$6,617	$1,527	$38
Average	$71,416	$5,951	$1,373	$34
25th Percentile	$64,638	$5,387	$1,243	$31

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