What are the main factors that influence a Transportation Engineer IV's salary?

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

How does experience change A Transportation Engineer 's salary?

A Transportation Engineer 's salary grows with experience: a Transportation Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $69,351, a Transportation Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $88,342, a Transportation Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $107,168, a Transportation Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $124,568,

What are the highest paying states for a Transportation Engineer IV?

Transportation Engineer IV salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Transportation Engineer IV roles are District of Columbia $136,192, California $135,676, Massachusetts $133,867. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Transportation Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Transportation Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Engineer, Specialist - Transportation: $123,100; Transportation Analyst IV: $117,245; Senior Transportation Engineer: $105,901; Engineer, Senior - Transportation: $105,900; Transportation Engineer III: $105,824.

Transportation Engineer IV Salary in Delaware

How much does a Transportation Engineer IV make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Transportation Engineer IV in Delaware is $124,568 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $60.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $143,573
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $116,043 to $134,516
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $108,282

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Transportation Engineer IV Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$134,516	$11,210	$2,587	$65
Average	$124,568	$10,381	$2,396	$60
25th Percentile	$116,043	$9,670	$2,232	$56

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Key Factors That Influence Transportation Engineer IV Salaries

A Transportation Engineer IV'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 Transportation Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Transportation Engineer IV'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:

Transportation Engineer I (0-2 years): $69,351
Transportation Engineer II (2-4 years): $88,342
Transportation Engineer III (4-7 years): $107,168
Transportation Engineer IV (7+ years): $124,568

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Transportation Engineer I	0-2 years	$69,351
Transportation Engineer II	2-4 years	$88,342
Transportation Engineer III	4-7 years	$107,168
Transportation Engineer IV	7+ years	$124,568

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How Do Transportation Engineer IV 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 Transportation Engineer IVs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $136,192.
California: $135,676.
Massachusetts: $133,867.

District of Columbia $136,192 California $135,676 Massachusetts $133,867 Washington $133,375 New Jersey $133,326 Alaska $133,154 Connecticut $131,457 New York $130,768

Hawaii $128,566 Rhode Island $127,533 Maryland $126,831 Minnesota $125,872 Colorado $125,503 Illinois $125,380 Oregon $124,913 Delaware $124,568

New Hampshire $124,352 Virginia $123,867 Pennsylvania $122,452 Nevada $121,739 North Dakota $121,505 Michigan $121,136 Wisconsin $121,001 Vermont $120,730

Texas $119,980 Maine $119,931 Arizona $119,857 Ohio $119,771 Georgia $118,639 Indiana $118,073 Wyoming $117,963 Utah $117,791

Iowa $117,717 Kansas $117,126 Louisiana $116,954 North Carolina $116,893 Missouri $116,868 Florida $116,388 Montana $116,130 Nebraska $115,884

Kentucky $115,749 South Carolina $115,257 Tennessee $114,949 Idaho $114,826 New Mexico $113,928 Oklahoma $113,731 Alabama $113,006 South Dakota $111,788

Arkansas $111,124 West Virginia $110,767 Mississippi $109,697

Top Paying Cities for Transportation Engineer IVs

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: $124,007
Little Creek: $124,915
Magnolia: $124,735

Lincoln, DE $124,007 Little Creek, DE $124,915 Magnolia, DE $124,735 Milford, DE $124,322 Marydel, DE $124,526 Millsboro, DE $123,487 Millville, DE $123,678 Milton, DE $123,892

Nassau, DE $123,981 Ocean View, DE $123,657 Rehoboth Beach, DE $123,894 Seaford, DE $123,964 Selbyville, DE $123,451 Smyrna, DE $125,001 Viola, DE $124,425 Woodside, DE $124,760

Bear, DE $124,472 Newark, DE $124,425 Claymont, DE $124,680 Delaware City, DE $124,550 Hockessin, DE $124,414 Kirkwood, DE $124,526 Middletown, DE $124,574 Montchanin, DE $124,443

New Castle, DE $124,461 Odessa, DE $124,636 Port Penn, DE $124,719 Rockland, DE $124,455 Saint Georges, DE $124,535 Townsend, DE $124,727 Winterthur, DE $124,470 Lewes, DE $123,940

Wilmington, DE $124,421 Dover, DE $124,915 Dover Afb, DE $124,257 Bethany Beach, DE $123,526 Bethel, DE $123,654 Bridgeville, DE $123,946 Camden Wyoming, DE $124,563 Cheswold, DE $124,874

Clayton, DE $124,878 Dagsboro, DE $123,440 Delmar, DE $123,242 Ellendale, DE $123,616 Felton, DE $124,312 Fenwick Island, DE $123,467 Frankford, DE $123,252 Frederica, DE $124,435

Georgetown, DE $123,393 Greenwood, DE $123,965 Harbeson, DE $123,525 Harrington, DE $124,155 Hartly, DE $124,541 Houston, DE $123,978 Kenton, DE $124,884 Laurel, DE $123,320

Yorklyn, DE $124,451

Transportation Engineer IV Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Transportation Engineer IV'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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$116,043

Average $124,568/year

$134,516

$9,670

Average $10,381/month

$11,210

$2,232

Average $2,396/week

$2,587

$56

Average $60/hour

$65

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$134,516	$11,210	$2,587	$65
Average	$124,568	$10,381	$2,396	$60
25th Percentile	$116,043	$9,670	$2,232	$56

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