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The average salary for an Integration and Test Engineer stands at $97,032 per year, reflecting the increasing demand for skilled professionals in the tech industry. Pay scales can differ significantly based on several factors, including geographical location, years of experience, and the industry sector.
For instance, states such as California and Texas often offer higher salaries due to their robust technology sectors. Additionally, professionals with specialized skills or certifications tend to command higher wages. Entry-level positions might start lower, but there is potential for substantial salary growth with experience.
Integration and Test Engineers can find numerous job opportunities across various sectors, including aerospace, telecommunications, and software development. Companies seek individuals who can not only design and execute test plans but also analyze results and implement improvements. This role is crucial for ensuring product quality and reliability.
Over the past few years, salaries for Integration and Test Engineers have shown a steady upward trend, correlating with technological advancements and increased reliance on complex systems integration across industries. As businesses continue to invest in innovative technologies, the demand for these professionals is expected to rise, further enhancing salary prospects.
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The average integration and test engineer salary in California, Delaware, and Washington are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average integration and test engineer salary states are New Mexico, Missouri, and Kentucky.
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delaware | $107,702 | $51.78 |
| 2 | Washington | $107,410 | $51.64 |
| 3 | New Hampshire | $106,548 | $51.23 |
| 4 | Utah | $101,091 | $48.60 |
| 5 | California | $109,982 | $52.88 |
| 6 | Rhode Island | $99,949 | $48.05 |
| 7 | Oregon | $98,790 | $47.50 |
| 8 | Nevada | $103,859 | $49.93 |
| 9 | Wyoming | $92,531 | $44.49 |
| 10 | Idaho | $93,579 | $44.99 |
| 11 | Vermont | $93,263 | $44.84 |
| 12 | Connecticut | $96,840 | $46.56 |
| 13 | New York | $97,412 | $46.83 |
| 14 | District of Columbia | $94,357 | $45.36 |
| 15 | Ohio | $90,865 | $43.69 |
| 16 | North Carolina | $88,474 | $42.54 |
| 17 | New Jersey | $95,276 | $45.81 |
| 18 | Minnesota | $89,330 | $42.95 |
| 19 | Pennsylvania | $88,735 | $42.66 |
| 20 | North Dakota | $87,588 | $42.11 |
| 21 | Virginia | $87,483 | $42.06 |
| 22 | Georgia | $89,975 | $43.26 |
| 23 | Montana | $89,281 | $42.92 |
| 24 | Arizona | $87,298 | $41.97 |
| 25 | South Dakota | $86,330 | $41.50 |
| 26 | Massachusetts | $86,363 | $41.52 |
| 27 | Wisconsin | $87,004 | $41.83 |
| 28 | Colorado | $84,252 | $40.51 |
| 29 | Maryland | $84,356 | $40.56 |
| 30 | Louisiana | $87,305 | $41.97 |
| 31 | Iowa | $84,805 | $40.77 |
| 32 | Alabama | $81,785 | $39.32 |
| 33 | Illinois | $85,920 | $41.31 |
| 34 | Nebraska | $83,649 | $40.22 |
| 35 | Tennessee | $84,824 | $40.78 |
| 36 | Indiana | $82,422 | $39.63 |
| 37 | Mississippi | $85,161 | $40.94 |
| 38 | Michigan | $81,694 | $39.28 |
| 39 | South Carolina | $85,709 | $41.21 |
| 40 | West Virginia | $82,837 | $39.83 |
| 41 | Alaska | $84,348 | $40.55 |
| 42 | Texas | $80,334 | $38.62 |
| 43 | Kansas | $82,490 | $39.66 |
| 44 | Arkansas | $81,027 | $38.96 |
| 45 | New Mexico | $78,775 | $37.87 |
| 46 | Maine | $80,700 | $38.80 |
| 47 | Hawaii | $73,151 | $35.17 |
| 48 | Missouri | $78,045 | $37.52 |
| 49 | Florida | $68,978 | $33.16 |
| 50 | Kentucky | $76,407 | $36.73 |
| 51 | Oklahoma | $73,281 | $35.23 |
The highest-paying cities for integration and test engineers are San Francisco, CA, Redmond, WA, and Nashua, NH.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco, CA | $123,927 | $59.58 |
| 2 | Redmond, WA | $107,706 | $51.78 |
| 3 | Nashua, NH | $106,839 | $51.36 |
| 4 | Salt Lake City, UT | $100,745 | $48.44 |
| 5 | Hillsborough, NJ | $95,031 | $45.69 |
| 6 | Washington, DC | $94,378 | $45.37 |
| 7 | Arlington, VA | $88,620 | $42.61 |
| 8 | Chandler, AZ | $87,207 | $41.93 |
| 9 | Cambridge, MA | $86,393 | $41.54 |
| 10 | Chicago, IL | $86,093 | $41.39 |
| 11 | Pittsburgh, PA | $85,310 | $41.01 |
| 12 | Baltimore, MD | $84,651 | $40.70 |
| 13 | Colorado Springs, CO | $84,527 | $40.64 |
| 14 | Huntsville, AL | $81,286 | $39.08 |
| 15 | Grand Prairie, TX | $81,065 | $38.97 |
| 16 | Las Cruces, NM | $78,192 | $37.59 |
| 17 | Orlando, FL | $71,147 | $34.21 |
An integration and test engineer's salary ranges from $72,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $130,000 at the 90th percentile.

| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $130,000 | $10,833 | $63 |
| 75th Percentile | $113,000 | $9,417 | $54 |
| Average | $97,032 | $8,086 | $47 |
| 25th Percentile | $82,000 | $6,833 | $39 |
| 10th Percentile | $72,000 | $6,000 | $35 |
The highest paying types of integration and test engineers are staff software engineer, senior systems software engineer, and software engineer-consultant.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer-Consultant | $113,987 | $9,499 | $54.80 | 317,033 |
| Staff Software Engineer | $136,653 | $11,388 | $65.70 | 371,213 |
| Engineer | $92,076 | $7,673 | $44.27 | 618,207 |
| Software Systems Engineer | $107,102 | $8,925 | $51.49 | 370,518 |
| Software Engineer | $100,260 | $8,355 | $48.20 | 339,938 |
| Software Quality Engineer | $99,902 | $8,325 | $48.03 | 279,437 |
Top companies hiring integration and test engineers now:
Integration and test engineer salaries at Apple and Fungible are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average integration and test engineer salary at companies like Argo AI and Microsoft are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apple | $145,355 | $69.88 |
| 2 | Fungible | $143,363 | $68.92 |
| 3 | Argo AI | $137,956 | $66.33 |
| 4 | Microsoft | $134,806 | $64.81 |
| 5 | $134,757 | $64.79 | |
| 6 | Bloomberg | $131,522 | $63.23 |
| 7 | Rivian | $127,736 | $61.41 |
| 8 | Cboe Global Markets | $127,492 | $61.29 |
| 9 | Amazon | $126,819 | $60.97 |
| 10 | Western Digital | $117,050 | $56.27 |
| 11 | Micron Technology | $114,537 | $55.07 |
| 12 | Parsons | $113,643 | $54.64 |
| 13 | Ball | $111,298 | $53.51 |
| 14 | Randstad North America, Inc. | $110,619 | $53.18 |
| 15 | ASML Holding | $110,315 | $53.04 |
| 16 | M.I.T. International, Inc. | $109,055 | $52.43 |
| 17 | Superior Group | $108,657 | $52.24 |
| 18 | Oplink Communications | $108,323 | $52.08 |
| 19 | I.h.c. | $107,831 | $51.84 |
| 20 | Apollo Professional Solutions | $107,295 | $51.58 |
The average integration and test engineer salary has risen by $15,883 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average integration and test engineer earned $81,149 annually, but today, they earn $97,032 a year. That works out to a 10% change in pay for integration and test engineers over the last decade.
Compare integration and test engineer salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Compare integration and test engineer salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $97,000 | $46.65 | +3.3% |
| 2024 | $93,800 | $45.11 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | $91,700 | $44.09 | +1.9% |
| 2022 | $89,900 | $43.23 | +2.3% |
| 2021 | $87,900 | $42.26 | +1.5% |
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeppesen | Integration & Test Verification Software Engineer (Experienced/Senior) | Boone, CO | 06/30/2025 | $122,400 |
| Jeppesen | Optical Design, Integration, and Test Engineer | Albuquerque, NM | 06/30/2025 | $145,350 |
| Sierra Nevada | SR. Missile Systems Integration & Test Engineer | Lone Tree, CO | 06/30/2025 | $143,487 |
| Relativity | Senior Avionics Systems Integration & Test Engineer | Long Beach, CA | 06/29/2025 | $159,000 |
| Perspecta | Integration Test Engineer | Herndon, VA | 06/29/2025 | $66,000 |
| Criterion Systems, Inc. | Systems Integration and Test Engineer | San Diego, CA | 06/29/2025 | $126,000 |
| Anduril Industries | Senior Integration and Test Engineer-Space Systems | Costa Mesa, CA | 06/29/2025 | $125,000 |
| Saabusa | Senior Staff Integration & Test Engineer | East Syracuse, NY | 06/29/2025 | $112,900 |
| Heico Corp | Eo/Ir Systems Integration & Test Engineer | Santa Barbara, CA | 06/27/2025 | $130,000 |
| Fustis LLC | Lead Electrical System Integration Test Engineer | Milwaukee, WI | 06/27/2025 | $135,655 |
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