What are the main factors that influence a Sterilization Engineer I's salary?

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

How does experience change A Sterilization Engineer 's salary?

A Sterilization Engineer I's salary grows with experience: starting around $84,450 for beginners, reaching about $86,747 at mid-level, and approach $87,262 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Sterilization Engineer I?

Sterilization Engineer I salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Sterilization Engineer I roles are District of Columbia $92,928, California $92,576, Massachusetts $91,342. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Sterilization Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Sterilization Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Validation Engineer III - Sterilization: $110,390; Quality Engineer III - Sterilization: $110,320; Sterilization Engineer III: $110,316; Validation Engineer II - Sterilization: $93,590; Quality Engineer II - Sterilization: $93,580.

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Sterilization Engineer I Salary in Delaware

How much does a Sterilization Engineer I make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Sterilization Engineer I in Delaware is $84,997 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

However, a Sterilization Engineer I's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $98,176
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $77,670 to $91,895
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $70,999

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Sterilization Engineer I Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$91,895	$7,658	$1,767	$44
Average	$84,997	$7,083	$1,635	$41
25th Percentile	$77,670	$6,473	$1,494	$37

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Key Factors That Influence Sterilization Engineer I Salaries

A Sterilization Engineer I'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 Sterilization Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Sterilization Engineer I'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): $84,450
Early Career (1-2 years): $85,203
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $86,747
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $87,056
Expert (over 8 years): $87,262

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Sterilization Engineer I	$84,450
Intermediate Level Sterilization Engineer I	$85,203
Senior Level Sterilization Engineer I	$86,747
Specialist Level Sterilization Engineer I	$87,056
Expert Level Sterilization Engineer I	$87,262

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How Do Sterilization Engineer I 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 Sterilization Engineer Is. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $92,928.
California: $92,576.
Massachusetts: $91,342.

District of Columbia $92,928 California $92,576 Massachusetts $91,342 Washington $91,006 New Jersey $90,973 Alaska $90,855 Connecticut $89,697 New York $89,227

Hawaii $87,725 Rhode Island $87,020 Maryland $86,541 Minnesota $85,887 Colorado $85,635 Illinois $85,551 Oregon $85,232 Delaware $84,997

New Hampshire $84,849 Virginia $84,519 Pennsylvania $83,553 Nevada $83,067 North Dakota $82,907 Michigan $82,655 Wisconsin $82,563 Vermont $82,378

Texas $81,866 Maine $81,833 Arizona $81,782 Ohio $81,724 Georgia $80,951 Indiana $80,565 Wyoming $80,490 Utah $80,372

Iowa $80,322 Kansas $79,919 Louisiana $79,802 North Carolina $79,760 Missouri $79,743 Florida $79,416 Montana $79,239 Nebraska $79,071

Kentucky $78,979 South Carolina $78,643 Tennessee $78,434 Idaho $78,350 New Mexico $77,737 Oklahoma $77,603 Alabama $77,107 South Dakota $76,276

Arkansas $75,823 West Virginia $75,580 Mississippi $74,850

Top Paying Cities for Sterilization Engineer Is

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: $84,614
Little Creek: $85,234
Magnolia: $85,111

Lincoln, DE $84,614 Little Creek, DE $85,234 Magnolia, DE $85,111 Milford, DE $84,829 Marydel, DE $84,968 Millsboro, DE $84,259 Millville, DE $84,389 Milton, DE $84,535

Nassau, DE $84,597 Ocean View, DE $84,375 Rehoboth Beach, DE $84,537 Seaford, DE $84,585 Selbyville, DE $84,235 Smyrna, DE $85,292 Viola, DE $84,900 Woodside, DE $85,128

Bear, DE $84,931 Newark, DE $84,900 Claymont, DE $85,073 Delaware City, DE $84,984 Hockessin, DE $84,892 Kirkwood, DE $84,968 Middletown, DE $85,001 Montchanin, DE $84,911

New Castle, DE $84,924 Odessa, DE $85,043 Port Penn, DE $85,100 Rockland, DE $84,920 Saint Georges, DE $84,974 Townsend, DE $85,105 Winterthur, DE $84,930 Lewes, DE $84,568

Wilmington, DE $84,896 Dover, DE $85,234 Dover Afb, DE $84,785 Bethany Beach, DE $84,286 Bethel, DE $84,373 Bridgeville, DE $84,572 Camden Wyoming, DE $84,994 Cheswold, DE $85,206

Clayton, DE $85,208 Dagsboro, DE $84,227 Delmar, DE $84,092 Ellendale, DE $84,347 Felton, DE $84,822 Fenwick Island, DE $84,246 Frankford, DE $84,099 Frederica, DE $84,906

Georgetown, DE $84,195 Greenwood, DE $84,586 Harbeson, DE $84,285 Harrington, DE $84,715 Hartly, DE $84,978 Houston, DE $84,594 Kenton, DE $85,213 Laurel, DE $84,145

Yorklyn, DE $84,917

Sterilization Engineer I Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Sterilization Engineer I'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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$77,670

Average $84,997/year

$91,895

$6,473

Average $7,083/month

$7,658

$1,494

Average $1,635/week

$1,767

$37

Average $41/hour

$44

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$91,895	$7,658	$1,767	$44
Average	$84,997	$7,083	$1,635	$41
25th Percentile	$77,670	$6,473	$1,494	$37

Sterilization Engineer I Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Sterilization Engineer I, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Sterilization Engineer II role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $94,759 - a projected growth of 11% over your current level.

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