What are the main factors that influence a Machine Technician's salary?

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

What are the highest paying states for a Machine Technician?

Machine Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Machine Technician roles are District of Columbia $55,762, California $55,551, Massachusetts $54,810. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Machine Technician roles make?

Salaries for Machine Technician level roles vary by specialization: Machine Repair Technician: $60,851; Ice Machine Technician: $58,083; Vending Machine Technician: $51,701; Machine Maintenance Technician: $50,400; Polishing Machine Technician: $44,200.

Machine Technician Salary in Delaware

How much does a Machine Technician make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Machine Technician in Delaware is $51,003 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $63,317
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $45,257 to $57,448
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $40,026

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Machine Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$57,448	$4,787	$1,105	$28
Average	$51,003	$4,250	$981	$25
25th Percentile	$45,257	$3,771	$870	$22

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Key Factors That Influence Machine Technician Salaries

A Machine Technician's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

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

District of Columbia: $55,762.
California: $55,551.
Massachusetts: $54,810.

District of Columbia $55,762 California $55,551 Massachusetts $54,810 Washington $54,609 New Jersey $54,589 Alaska $54,518 Connecticut $53,823 New York $53,541

Hawaii $52,640 Rhode Island $52,217 Maryland $51,930 Minnesota $51,537 Colorado $51,386 Illinois $51,335 Oregon $51,144 Delaware $51,003

New Hampshire $50,914 Virginia $50,716 Pennsylvania $50,137 Nevada $49,845 North Dakota $49,749 Michigan $49,598 Wisconsin $49,542 Vermont $49,432

Texas $49,124 Maine $49,104 Arizona $49,074 Ohio $49,039 Georgia $48,575 Indiana $48,344 Wyoming $48,298 Utah $48,228

Iowa $48,198 Kansas $47,956 Louisiana $47,886 North Carolina $47,860 Missouri $47,850 Florida $47,654 Montana $47,548 Nebraska $47,447

Kentucky $47,392 South Carolina $47,190 Tennessee $47,065 Idaho $47,014 New Mexico $46,647 Oklahoma $46,566 Alabama $46,269 South Dakota $45,770

Arkansas $45,498 West Virginia $45,352 Mississippi $44,914

Top Paying Cities for Machine 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: $52,786
Little Creek: $52,297
Magnolia: $52,514

Lincoln, DE $52,786 Little Creek, DE $52,297 Magnolia, DE $52,514 Milford, DE $52,786 Marydel, DE $52,101 Millsboro, DE $52,786 Millville, DE $53,138 Milton, DE $52,786

Nassau, DE $52,786 Ocean View, DE $53,138 Rehoboth Beach, DE $53,138 Seaford, DE $52,232 Selbyville, DE $53,138 Smyrna, DE $52,040 Viola, DE $52,514 Woodside, DE $52,363

Bear, DE $51,658 Newark, DE $51,678 Claymont, DE $51,718 Delaware City, DE $51,678 Hockessin, DE $51,718 Kirkwood, DE $51,678 Middletown, DE $51,935 Montchanin, DE $51,718

New Castle, DE $51,718 Odessa, DE $52,005 Port Penn, DE $51,537 Rockland, DE $51,718 Saint Georges, DE $51,678 Townsend, DE $51,930 Winterthur, DE $51,718 Lewes, DE $52,786

Wilmington, DE $51,718 Dover, DE $52,272 Dover Afb, DE $52,393 Bethany Beach, DE $53,138 Bethel, DE $52,232 Bridgeville, DE $52,786 Camden Wyoming, DE $52,328 Cheswold, DE $52,151

Clayton, DE $52,020 Dagsboro, DE $53,138 Delmar, DE $52,232 Ellendale, DE $52,786 Felton, DE $52,786 Fenwick Island, DE $53,138 Frankford, DE $53,138 Frederica, DE $52,786

Georgetown, DE $52,786 Greenwood, DE $52,786 Harbeson, DE $52,786 Harrington, DE $52,786 Hartly, DE $51,995 Houston, DE $52,786 Kenton, DE $52,020 Laurel, DE $52,232

Yorklyn, DE $51,718

Machine Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Machine 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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$45,257

Average $51,003/year

$57,448

$3,771

Average $4,250/month

$4,787

$870

Average $981/week

$1,105

$22

Average $25/hour

$28

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$57,448	$4,787	$1,105	$28
Average	$51,003	$4,250	$981	$25
25th Percentile	$45,257	$3,771	$870	$22

Machine Technician Salary Growth & Career Path

Machine Technician

Automated Equipment Technician

Laser Technician

Programmable Logic Controller Technician

Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As a Machine Technician, you have the following paths for advancement. The table below compares the salary raises for common next-step roles. By comparing these figures, you can choose the career path that best meets your financial goals.

Machine Technician Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role	Estimate Salary	Projected Raise
Automated Equipment Technician	$68,560	34%
Laser Technician	$46,783	-8%
Programmable Logic Controller Technician	$75,292	48%

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