How Much Does A Flight Test Engineer Make ?
Highest Paying State
California
Highest Paying City
Palmdale, CAAverage Salary for Flight Test Engineer
Flight Test Engineer in America make an average salary of $100,073 per year or $48.11 per hour. The top 10 percent makes over $135,800 per year, while the bottom 10 percent under $70,100 per year.
Most Common Flight Test Engineer Benefits
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Dental Insurance
401(k)
Vision Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Parental Leave
Highest Paying States
California
$104,586 YearlyWashington
$103,335 YearlyTexas
$99,756 YearlyMaryland
$99,241 YearlyVirginia
$98,942 YearlyFlight Test Engineer Average Salary by State
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Rank
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State |
Avg.Salary
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Hourly Rate
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| 1 | California | $104,586 | $50.28 |
| 2 | Washington | $103,335 | $49.68 |
| 3 | Texas | $99,756 | $47.96 |
| 4 | Maryland | $99,241 | $47.71 |
| 5 | Virginia | $98,942 | $47.57 |
| 6 | Arizona | $93,164 | $44.79 |
| 7 | Oklahoma | $90,972 | $43.74 |
| 8 | Missouri | $87,853 | $42.24 |
| 9 | Florida | $80,735 | $38.81 |
Highest Paying Cities for Flight Test Engineer
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Rank
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City |
Avg.Salary
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Hourly Rate
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| 1 | Palmdale, CA | $111,500 | $53.61 |
| 2 | Fort Worth, TX | $106,737 | $51.32 |
| 3 | Edwards, CA | $98,723 | $47.46 |
| 4 | Edwards AFB, CA | $96,979 | $46.62 |
| 5 | Patuxent River, MD | $96,610 | $46.45 |
| 6 | City, OK | $96,573 | $46.43 |
| 7 | Tucson, AZ | $92,080 | $44.27 |
| 8 | Berkeley, MO | $91,461 | $43.97 |
| 9 | Oklahoma City, OK | $88,171 | $42.39 |
Flight Test Engineer Salary Details
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What is Flight Test Engineer Salary
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $135,800 | $11,317 | $65.00 |
| 75th Percentile | $115,500 | $9,625 | $56.00 |
| Average | $100,073 | $8,339 | $48.00 |
| 25th Percentile | $80,075 | $6,673 | $38.00 |
| 10th Percentile | $70,100 | $5,842 | $34.00 |
Junior Level
Yearly Salary
$89,327Hourly Salary
$42.95Middle Level
Yearly Salary
$102,715Hourly Salary
$49.38Senior Level
Yearly Salary
$133,480Hourly Salary
$64.17Flight Test Engineer Pay Trends
Compare salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Average Flight Test Engineer Salary Over Time
Flight Test Engineer Salary by Year
| Year | Average Salary | Hourly Rate | %Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $125,676 | $60.00 | 5.76% |
| 2023 | $118,830 | $57.00 | 10.87% |
| 2022 | $107,182 | $52.00 | 1.54% |
| 2021 | $105,557 | $51.00 | 0.78% |
| 2020 | $104,744 | $50.00 | 5.04% |
| 2019 | $99,718 | $48.00 | 8.08% |
| 2018 | $108,478 | $52.00 | 5.93% |
| 2017 | $102,403 | $49.00 | 0.84% |
| 2016 | $101,555 | $49.00 | 6.2% |
| 2015 | $95,629 | $46.00 | 2.09% |
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