What are the main factors that influence a Plant Controller's salary?

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

How does experience change A Plant Controller's salary?

A Plant Controller's salary grows with experience: starting around $114,476 for beginners, reaching about $116,768 at mid-level, and approach $121,455 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Plant Controller?

Plant Controller salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Plant Controller roles are District of Columbia $129,978, California $129,484, Massachusetts $127,759. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Plant Controller roles make?

Salaries for Plant Controller level roles vary by specialization: Project Controller: $253,880; Financial Controller: $253,600; Controller: $253,553; Junior Controller: $223,725; Plant Manager: $192,048.

Plant Controller Salary in Delaware

How much does a Plant Controller make in Delaware?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Plant Controller in Delaware is $118,884 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $57.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $138,243
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $107,071 to $129,017
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $96,315

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Plant Controller Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$129,017	$10,751	$2,481	$62
Average	$118,884	$9,907	$2,286	$57
25th Percentile	$107,071	$8,923	$2,059	$51

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Key Factors That Influence Plant Controller Salaries

A Plant Controller'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 Plant Controller Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Plant Controller'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): $114,476
Early Career (1-2 years): $115,005
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $116,768
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $118,884
Expert (over 8 years): $121,455

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Plant Controller	$114,476
Intermediate Level Plant Controller	$115,005
Senior Level Plant Controller	$116,768
Specialist Level Plant Controller	$118,884
Expert Level Plant Controller	$121,455

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How Do Plant Controller 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 Plant Controllers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $129,978.
California: $129,484.
Massachusetts: $127,759.

District of Columbia $129,978 California $129,484 Massachusetts $127,759 Washington $127,289 New Jersey $127,242 Alaska $127,078 Connecticut $125,458 New York $124,800

Hawaii $122,699 Rhode Island $121,713 Maryland $121,044 Minnesota $120,128 Colorado $119,776 Illinois $119,659 Oregon $119,213 Delaware $118,884

New Hampshire $118,677 Virginia $118,215 Pennsylvania $116,865 Nevada $116,184 North Dakota $115,961 Michigan $115,609 Wisconsin $115,479 Vermont $115,221

Texas $114,505 Maine $114,458 Arizona $114,388 Ohio $114,306 Georgia $113,226 Indiana $112,686 Wyoming $112,580 Utah $112,416

Iowa $112,345 Kansas $111,782 Louisiana $111,617 North Carolina $111,559 Missouri $111,535 Florida $111,077 Montana $110,831 Nebraska $110,596

Kentucky $110,467 South Carolina $109,997 Tennessee $109,704 Idaho $109,586 New Mexico $108,729 Oklahoma $108,542 Alabama $107,849 South Dakota $106,687

Arkansas $106,053 West Virginia $105,712 Mississippi $104,691

Top Paying Cities for Plant Controllers

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: $123,040
Little Creek: $121,901
Magnolia: $122,406

Lincoln, DE $123,040 Little Creek, DE $121,901 Magnolia, DE $122,406 Milford, DE $123,040 Marydel, DE $121,443 Millsboro, DE $123,040 Millville, DE $123,861 Milton, DE $123,040

Nassau, DE $123,040 Ocean View, DE $123,861 Rehoboth Beach, DE $123,861 Seaford, DE $121,748 Selbyville, DE $123,861 Smyrna, DE $121,302 Viola, DE $122,406 Woodside, DE $122,054

Bear, DE $120,410 Newark, DE $120,457 Claymont, DE $120,551 Delaware City, DE $120,457 Hockessin, DE $120,551 Kirkwood, DE $120,457 Middletown, DE $121,056 Montchanin, DE $120,551

New Castle, DE $120,551 Odessa, DE $121,220 Port Penn, DE $120,128 Rockland, DE $120,551 Saint Georges, DE $120,457 Townsend, DE $121,044 Winterthur, DE $120,551 Lewes, DE $123,040

Wilmington, DE $120,551 Dover, DE $121,842 Dover Afb, DE $122,124 Bethany Beach, DE $123,861 Bethel, DE $121,748 Bridgeville, DE $123,040 Camden Wyoming, DE $121,971 Cheswold, DE $121,560

Clayton, DE $121,255 Dagsboro, DE $123,861 Delmar, DE $121,748 Ellendale, DE $123,040 Felton, DE $123,040 Fenwick Island, DE $123,861 Frankford, DE $123,861 Frederica, DE $123,040

Georgetown, DE $123,040 Greenwood, DE $123,040 Harbeson, DE $123,040 Harrington, DE $123,040 Hartly, DE $121,197 Houston, DE $123,040 Kenton, DE $121,255 Laurel, DE $121,748

Yorklyn, DE $120,551

Plant Controller Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Plant Controller'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 March 01, 2026

$107,071

Average $118,884/year

$129,017

$8,923

Average $9,907/month

$10,751

$2,059

Average $2,286/week

$2,481

$51

Average $57/hour

$62

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$129,017	$10,751	$2,481	$62
Average	$118,884	$9,907	$2,286	$57
25th Percentile	$107,071	$8,923	$2,059	$51

Plant Controller Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Plant Controller, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Accounting Senior Manager role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $161,718 - a projected growth of 36% over your current level.

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