What are the main factors that influence a Transmitter Engineer'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 Transmitter Engineer?

Transmitter Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Transmitter Engineer roles are District of Columbia $53,833, California $53,629, Massachusetts $52,914. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Transmitter Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Transmitter Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Engineer VI: $187,056; Engineer IV: $140,144; Engineer II: $92,138; Ceramics Engineer: $90,419; Localization Engineer: $84,130.

Transmitter Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Transmitter Engineer make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Transmitter Engineer in Delaware is $49,239 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $59,404
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $43,778 to $54,559
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $38,807

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Transmitter Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$54,559	$4,547	$1,049	$26
Average	$49,239	$4,103	$947	$24
25th Percentile	$43,778	$3,648	$842	$21

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Key Factors That Influence Transmitter Engineer Salaries

A Transmitter Engineer'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 Transmitter Engineer 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 Transmitter Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $53,833.
California: $53,629.
Massachusetts: $52,914.

District of Columbia $53,833 California $53,629 Massachusetts $52,914 Washington $52,720 New Jersey $52,701 Alaska $52,632 Connecticut $51,961 New York $51,689

Hawaii $50,819 Rhode Island $50,410 Maryland $50,133 Minnesota $49,754 Colorado $49,608 Illinois $49,560 Oregon $49,375 Delaware $49,239

New Hampshire $49,153 Virginia $48,962 Pennsylvania $48,402 Nevada $48,120 North Dakota $48,028 Michigan $47,882 Wisconsin $47,829 Vermont $47,722

Texas $47,425 Maine $47,406 Arizona $47,376 Ohio $47,342 Georgia $46,895 Indiana $46,671 Wyoming $46,628 Utah $46,560

Iowa $46,530 Kansas $46,297 Louisiana $46,229 North Carolina $46,205 Missouri $46,195 Florida $46,005 Montana $45,903 Nebraska $45,806

Kentucky $45,753 South Carolina $45,558 Tennessee $45,437 Idaho $45,388 New Mexico $45,033 Oklahoma $44,955 Alabama $44,668 South Dakota $44,187

Arkansas $43,924 West Virginia $43,783 Mississippi $43,360

Top Paying Cities for Transmitter Engineers

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: $50,960
Little Creek: $50,488
Magnolia: $50,697

Lincoln, DE $50,960 Little Creek, DE $50,488 Magnolia, DE $50,697 Milford, DE $50,960 Marydel, DE $50,299 Millsboro, DE $50,960 Millville, DE $51,300 Milton, DE $50,960

Nassau, DE $50,960 Ocean View, DE $51,300 Rehoboth Beach, DE $51,300 Seaford, DE $50,425 Selbyville, DE $51,300 Smyrna, DE $50,240 Viola, DE $50,697 Woodside, DE $50,551

Bear, DE $49,871 Newark, DE $49,890 Claymont, DE $49,929 Delaware City, DE $49,890 Hockessin, DE $49,929 Kirkwood, DE $49,890 Middletown, DE $50,138 Montchanin, DE $49,929

New Castle, DE $49,929 Odessa, DE $50,206 Port Penn, DE $49,754 Rockland, DE $49,929 Saint Georges, DE $49,890 Townsend, DE $50,133 Winterthur, DE $49,929 Lewes, DE $50,960

Wilmington, DE $49,929 Dover, DE $50,464 Dover Afb, DE $50,581 Bethany Beach, DE $51,300 Bethel, DE $50,425 Bridgeville, DE $50,960 Camden Wyoming, DE $50,517 Cheswold, DE $50,347

Clayton, DE $50,221 Dagsboro, DE $51,300 Delmar, DE $50,425 Ellendale, DE $50,960 Felton, DE $50,960 Fenwick Island, DE $51,300 Frankford, DE $51,300 Frederica, DE $50,960

Georgetown, DE $50,960 Greenwood, DE $50,960 Harbeson, DE $50,960 Harrington, DE $50,960 Hartly, DE $50,197 Houston, DE $50,960 Kenton, DE $50,221 Laurel, DE $50,425

Yorklyn, DE $49,929

Transmitter Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Transmitter Engineer'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 April 01, 2026

$43,778

Average $49,239/year

$54,559

$3,648

Average $4,103/month

$4,547

$842

Average $947/week

$1,049

$21

Average $24/hour

$26

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$54,559	$4,547	$1,049	$26
Average	$49,239	$4,103	$947	$24
25th Percentile	$43,778	$3,648	$842	$21

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