What are the main factors that influence an Associate Data Engineer's salary?

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

How does experience change An Associate Data Engineer's salary?

An Associate Data Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Database Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $78,077, a Database Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $105,500, a Associate Data Engineer (4-7 years)earns $128,405, a Database Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $147,444, a Database Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $172,013,

What are the highest paying states for an Associate Data Engineer?

Associate Data Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Associate Data Engineer roles are District of Columbia $138,009, California $137,486, Massachusetts $135,653. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Associate Data Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Associate Data Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Data Engineer V: $157,929; Data Management Associate: $127,140; Data Engineer: $123,053; Data Engineer IV: $121,240; Data Engineer III: $104,413.

Associate Data Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Associate Data Engineer make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for an Associate Data Engineer in Delaware is $126,230 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $61.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $147,080
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $115,792 to $137,144
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $106,289

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Associate Data Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$137,144	$11,429	$2,637	$66
Average	$126,230	$10,519	$2,428	$61
25th Percentile	$115,792	$9,649	$2,227	$56

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Key Factors That Influence Associate Data Engineer Salaries

An Associate Data Engineer'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 Associate Data Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Associate Data Engineer'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): $78,077
Early Career (1-2 years): $105,500
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $128,405
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $147,444
Expert (over 8 years): $172,013

Levels	Salary
Database ... Level Associate Data Engineer	$78,077
Database ... Level Associate Data Engineer	$105,500
Associate... Level Associate Data Engineer	$128,405
Database ... Level Associate Data Engineer	$147,444
Database ... Level Associate Data Engineer	$172,013

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How Do Associate Data 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 Associate Data Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $138,009.
California: $137,486.
Massachusetts: $135,653.

District of Columbia $138,009 California $137,486 Massachusetts $135,653 Washington $135,155 New Jersey $135,105 Alaska $134,930 Connecticut $133,210 New York $132,512

Hawaii $130,281 Rhode Island $129,234 Maryland $128,524 Minnesota $127,551 Colorado $127,177 Illinois $127,053 Oregon $126,579 Delaware $126,230

New Hampshire $126,011 Virginia $125,520 Pennsylvania $124,086 Nevada $123,363 North Dakota $123,126 Michigan $122,752 Wisconsin $122,615 Vermont $122,341

Texas $121,581 Maine $121,531 Arizona $121,456 Ohio $121,369 Georgia $120,222 Indiana $119,649 Wyoming $119,536 Utah $119,362

Iowa $119,287 Kansas $118,689 Louisiana $118,514 North Carolina $118,452 Missouri $118,427 Florida $117,941 Montana $117,679 Nebraska $117,430

Kentucky $117,293 South Carolina $116,794 Tennessee $116,483 Idaho $116,358 New Mexico $115,448 Oklahoma $115,249 Alabama $114,513 South Dakota $113,279

Arkansas $112,606 West Virginia $112,245 Mississippi $111,160

Top Paying Cities for Associate Data 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: $125,662
Little Creek: $126,582
Magnolia: $126,400

Lincoln, DE $125,662 Little Creek, DE $126,582 Magnolia, DE $126,400 Milford, DE $125,981 Marydel, DE $126,188 Millsboro, DE $125,134 Millville, DE $125,328 Milton, DE $125,544

Nassau, DE $125,635 Ocean View, DE $125,306 Rehoboth Beach, DE $125,547 Seaford, DE $125,618 Selbyville, DE $125,098 Smyrna, DE $126,669 Viola, DE $126,085 Woodside, DE $126,424

Bear, DE $126,133 Newark, DE $126,085 Claymont, DE $126,343 Delaware City, DE $126,211 Hockessin, DE $126,074 Kirkwood, DE $126,188 Middletown, DE $126,236 Montchanin, DE $126,103

New Castle, DE $126,122 Odessa, DE $126,299 Port Penn, DE $126,383 Rockland, DE $126,115 Saint Georges, DE $126,196 Townsend, DE $126,391 Winterthur, DE $126,130 Lewes, DE $125,593

Wilmington, DE $126,080 Dover, DE $126,582 Dover Afb, DE $125,915 Bethany Beach, DE $125,174 Bethel, DE $125,304 Bridgeville, DE $125,599 Camden Wyoming, DE $126,225 Cheswold, DE $126,540

Clayton, DE $126,544 Dagsboro, DE $125,087 Delmar, DE $124,886 Ellendale, DE $125,265 Felton, DE $125,971 Fenwick Island, DE $125,114 Frankford, DE $124,896 Frederica, DE $126,095

Georgetown, DE $125,040 Greenwood, DE $125,619 Harbeson, DE $125,173 Harrington, DE $125,811 Hartly, DE $126,203 Houston, DE $125,632 Kenton, DE $126,550 Laurel, DE $124,965

Yorklyn, DE $126,112

Associate Data Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Associate Data 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 June 01, 2026

$115,792

Average $126,230/year

$137,144

$9,649

Average $10,519/month

$11,429

$2,227

Average $2,428/week

$2,637

$56

Average $61/hour

$66

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$137,144	$11,429	$2,637	$66
Average	$126,230	$10,519	$2,428	$61
25th Percentile	$115,792	$9,649	$2,227	$56

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