What are the main factors that influence an Automated Equipment Technician's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Automated Equipment Technician's salary?

An Automated Equipment Technician's salary grows with experience: starting around $67,380 for beginners, reaching about $68,945 at mid-level, and approach $77,053 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Automated Equipment Technician?

Automated Equipment Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Automated Equipment Technician roles are District of Columbia $77,617, California $77,323, Massachusetts $76,292. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Automated Equipment Technician roles make?

Salaries for Automated Equipment Technician level roles vary by specialization: Automated Equipment Specialist: $70,200; Telecommunication Equipment Technician: $64,150; Automated Systems Technician: $62,401; Equipment Technician: $59,249; Equipment Testing Technician: $58,500.

Automated Equipment Technician Salary in Delaware

How much does an Automated Equipment Technician make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Automated Equipment Technician in Delaware is $70,992 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

However, an Automated Equipment Technician's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $93,158
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $62,925 to $82,595
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $55,580

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Automated Equipment Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$82,595	$6,883	$1,588	$40
Average	$70,992	$5,916	$1,365	$34
25th Percentile	$62,925	$5,244	$1,210	$30

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Key Factors That Influence Automated Equipment Technician Salaries

An Automated Equipment Technician'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 Automated Equipment Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Automated Equipment Technician'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): $67,380
Early Career (1-2 years): $67,982
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $68,945
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $72,204
Expert (over 8 years): $77,053

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Automated Equipment Technician	$67,380
Intermediate Level Automated Equipment Technician	$67,982
Senior Level Automated Equipment Technician	$68,945
Specialist Level Automated Equipment Technician	$72,204
Expert Level Automated Equipment Technician	$77,053

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How Do Automated Equipment Technician 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 Automated Equipment Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $77,617.
California: $77,323.
Massachusetts: $76,292.

District of Columbia $77,617 California $77,323 Massachusetts $76,292 Washington $76,012 New Jersey $75,984 Alaska $75,885 Connecticut $74,918 New York $74,525

Hawaii $73,271 Rhode Island $72,682 Maryland $72,282 Minnesota $71,735 Colorado $71,525 Illinois $71,455 Oregon $71,189 Delaware $70,992

New Hampshire $70,869 Virginia $70,593 Pennsylvania $69,787 Nevada $69,380 North Dakota $69,247 Michigan $69,036 Wisconsin $68,959 Vermont $68,805

Texas $68,377 Maine $68,349 Arizona $68,307 Ohio $68,258 Georgia $67,613 Indiana $67,291 Wyoming $67,228 Utah $67,130

Iowa $67,088 Kansas $66,751 Louisiana $66,653 North Carolina $66,618 Missouri $66,604 Florida $66,331 Montana $66,183 Nebraska $66,043

Kentucky $65,966 South Carolina $65,686 Tennessee $65,510 Idaho $65,440 New Mexico $64,928 Oklahoma $64,816 Alabama $64,403 South Dakota $63,709

Arkansas $63,330 West Virginia $63,127 Mississippi $62,517

Top Paying Cities for Automated Equipment Technicians

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: $70,673
Little Creek: $71,190
Magnolia: $71,088

Lincoln, DE $70,673 Little Creek, DE $71,190 Magnolia, DE $71,088 Milford, DE $70,852 Marydel, DE $70,968 Millsboro, DE $70,376 Millville, DE $70,485 Milton, DE $70,607

Nassau, DE $70,658 Ocean View, DE $70,473 Rehoboth Beach, DE $70,608 Seaford, DE $70,648 Selbyville, DE $70,356 Smyrna, DE $71,239 Viola, DE $70,911 Woodside, DE $71,102

Bear, DE $70,938 Newark, DE $70,911 Claymont, DE $71,056 Delaware City, DE $70,982 Hockessin, DE $70,905 Kirkwood, DE $70,968 Middletown, DE $70,996 Montchanin, DE $70,921

New Castle, DE $70,931 Odessa, DE $71,031 Port Penn, DE $71,079 Rockland, DE $70,928 Saint Georges, DE $70,973 Townsend, DE $71,083 Winterthur, DE $70,936 Lewes, DE $70,634

Wilmington, DE $70,908 Dover, DE $71,190 Dover Afb, DE $70,815 Bethany Beach, DE $70,399 Bethel, DE $70,471 Bridgeville, DE $70,638 Camden Wyoming, DE $70,989 Cheswold, DE $71,167

Clayton, DE $71,169 Dagsboro, DE $70,349 Delmar, DE $70,237 Ellendale, DE $70,450 Felton, DE $70,846 Fenwick Island, DE $70,365 Frankford, DE $70,242 Frederica, DE $70,917

Georgetown, DE $70,323 Greenwood, DE $70,649 Harbeson, DE $70,398 Harrington, DE $70,757 Hartly, DE $70,977 Houston, DE $70,656 Kenton, DE $71,172 Laurel, DE $70,281

Yorklyn, DE $70,926

Automated Equipment Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Automated Equipment Technician'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.

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$62,925

Average $70,992/year

$82,595

$5,244

Average $5,916/month

$6,883

$1,210

Average $1,365/week

$1,588

$30

Average $34/hour

$40

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$82,595	$6,883	$1,588	$40
Average	$70,992	$5,916	$1,365	$34
25th Percentile	$62,925	$5,244	$1,210	$30

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