Test Engineer Salary in Hawaii

How much does a Test Engineer make in Hawaii?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Test Engineer in Hawaii is $117,574 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $57.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $135,287
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $109,380 to $126,845
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $101,921

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Test Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$126,845	$10,570	$2,439	$61
Average	$117,574	$9,798	$2,261	$57
25th Percentile	$109,380	$9,115	$2,103	$53

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Key Factors That Influence Test Engineer Salaries

A 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 Test Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a 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): $74,130
Early Career (1-2 years): $83,388
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $116,892
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $141,071
Expert (over 8 years): $153,991

Levels	Salary
Test Engi... Level Test Engineer	$74,130
Test Engi... Level Test Engineer	$83,388
Test Engi... Level Test Engineer	$116,892
Test Engi... Level Test Engineer	$141,071
Test Engi... Level Test Engineer	$153,991

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

District of Columbia: $124,548.
California: $124,075.
Massachusetts: $122,422.

District of Columbia $124,548 California $124,075 Massachusetts $122,422 Washington $121,972 New Jersey $121,927 Alaska $121,769 Connecticut $120,217 New York $119,587

Hawaii $117,574 Rhode Island $116,629 Maryland $115,987 Minnesota $115,110 Colorado $114,773 Illinois $114,660 Oregon $114,233 Delaware $113,918

New Hampshire $113,720 Virginia $113,276 Pennsylvania $111,983 Nevada $111,330 North Dakota $111,117 Michigan $110,779 Wisconsin $110,655 Vermont $110,408

Texas $109,722 Maine $109,677 Arizona $109,609 Ohio $109,531 Georgia $108,496 Indiana $107,978 Wyoming $107,877 Utah $107,719

Iowa $107,652 Kansas $107,112 Louisiana $106,955 North Carolina $106,898 Missouri $106,876 Florida $106,437 Montana $106,201 Nebraska $105,976

Kentucky $105,852 South Carolina $105,402 Tennessee $105,121 Idaho $105,008 New Mexico $104,187 Oklahoma $104,007 Alabama $103,344 South Dakota $102,230

Arkansas $101,623 West Virginia $101,296 Mississippi $100,318

Top Paying Cities for 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:

Aiea: $116,977
Anahola: $116,190
Captain Cook: $116,190

Aiea, HI $116,977 Anahola, HI $116,190 Captain Cook, HI $116,190 Eleele, HI $116,190 Ewa Beach, HI $116,977 Kapolei, HI $116,719 Haiku, HI $116,190 Hakalau, HI $116,190

Haleiwa, HI $116,190 Hana, HI $116,190 Hanalei, HI $116,190 Hanamaulu, HI $116,190 Hanapepe, HI $116,190 Hauula, HI $116,449 Hawaii National Park, HI $116,190 Hawi, HI $116,190

Hilo, HI $116,190 Princeville, HI $116,190 Holualoa, HI $116,190 Honaunau, HI $116,190 Honokaa, HI $116,190 Honomu, HI $116,190 Hoolehua, HI $116,190 Kaaawa, HI $116,662

Kahuku, HI $116,190 Kahului, HI $116,190 Kailua, HI $116,977 Ocean View, HI $116,190 Waikoloa, HI $116,190 Keauhou, HI $116,190 Kailua Kona, HI $116,190 Kalaheo, HI $116,190

Kalaupapa, HI $116,190 Kamuela, HI $116,190 Kaneohe, HI $116,977 Kapaa, HI $116,190 Kaumakani, HI $116,190 Kaunakakai, HI $116,190 Keaau, HI $116,190 Kealakekua, HI $116,190

Kealia, HI $116,190 Kekaha, HI $116,190 Kihei, HI $116,190 Kilauea, HI $116,190 Kapaau, HI $116,190 Koloa, HI $116,190 Kualapuu, HI $116,190 Kunia, HI $116,606

Kurtistown, HI $116,190 Lahaina, HI $116,190 Laie, HI $116,291 Lanai City, HI $116,190 Laupahoehoe, HI $116,190 Lawai, HI $116,190 Lihue, HI $116,190 Makawao, HI $116,190

Makaweli, HI $116,190 Maunaloa, HI $116,190 Mountain View, HI $116,190 Naalehu, HI $116,190 Ninole, HI $116,190 Ookala, HI $116,190 Paauilo, HI $116,190 Pahala, HI $116,190

Pahoa, HI $116,190 Paia, HI $116,190 Papaaloa, HI $116,190 Papaikou, HI $116,190 Pearl City, HI $116,977 Pepeekeo, HI $116,190 Puunene, HI $116,190 Volcano, HI $116,190

Wahiawa, HI $116,606 Pukalani, HI $116,190 Mililani, HI $116,764 Kula, HI $116,190 Waialua, HI $116,190 Waianae, HI $116,291 Wailuku, HI $116,190 Waimanalo, HI $116,977

Waimea, HI $116,190 Waipahu, HI $116,921 Honolulu, HI $116,977 J B P H H, HI $116,977 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $116,662 Schofield Barracks, HI $116,561 Fort Shafter, HI $116,977 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $116,977

Camp H M Smith, HI $116,977 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $116,921 Wake Island, HI $116,977

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

Understanding how a 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 April 01, 2026

$109,380

Average $117,574/year

$126,845

$9,115

Average $9,798/month

$10,570

$2,103

Average $2,261/week

$2,439

$53

Average $57/hour

$61

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$126,845	$10,570	$2,439	$61
Average	$117,574	$9,798	$2,261	$57
25th Percentile	$109,380	$9,115	$2,103	$53

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