What are the main factors that influence a Communication Engineering's salary?

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

How does experience change A Communication Engineering's salary?

A Communication Engineering's salary grows with experience: a Communication Engineering (0-2 years)earns $69,641, a Telecommunications Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $89,467, a Telecommunications Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $118,512, a Telecommunications Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $137,591, a Telecommunications Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $154,981,

What are the highest paying states for a Communication Engineering?

Communication Engineering salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Communication Engineering roles are District of Columbia $74,054, California $73,773, Massachusetts $72,790. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Communication Engineering roles make?

Salaries for Communication Engineering level roles vary by specialization: Communication Manager: $119,062; Professor - Communication: $99,961; Communication Assistant: $93,955; Communication Officer: $80,815; Communication Engineer: $70,531.

Communication Engineering Salary in Delaware

How much does a Communication Engineering make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Communication Engineering in Delaware is $67,734 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $33.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $75,036
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $58,581 to $71,556
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $50,247

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Communication Engineering Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$71,556	$5,963	$1,376	$34
Average	$67,734	$5,644	$1,303	$33
25th Percentile	$58,581	$4,882	$1,127	$28

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Key Factors That Influence Communication Engineering Salaries

A Communication Engineering'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 Communication Engineering Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Communication Engineering'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): $69,641
Early Career (1-2 years): $89,467
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $118,512
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $137,591
Expert (over 8 years): $154,981

Levels	Salary
Communica... Level Communication Engineering	$69,641
Telecommu... Level Communication Engineering	$89,467
Telecommu... Level Communication Engineering	$118,512
Telecommu... Level Communication Engineering	$137,591
Telecommu... Level Communication Engineering	$154,981

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How Do Communication Engineering 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 Communication Engineerings. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $74,054.
California: $73,773.
Massachusetts: $72,790.

District of Columbia $74,054 California $73,773 Massachusetts $72,790 Washington $72,523 New Jersey $72,496 Alaska $72,402 Connecticut $71,479 New York $71,105

Hawaii $69,907 Rhode Island $69,346 Maryland $68,964 Minnesota $68,443 Colorado $68,242 Illinois $68,175 Oregon $67,921 Delaware $67,734

New Hampshire $67,616 Virginia $67,352 Pennsylvania $66,583 Nevada $66,195 North Dakota $66,068 Michigan $65,868 Wisconsin $65,794 Vermont $65,647

Texas $65,239 Maine $65,212 Arizona $65,172 Ohio $65,125 Georgia $64,510 Indiana $64,202 Wyoming $64,142 Utah $64,048

Iowa $64,008 Kansas $63,687 Louisiana $63,594 North Carolina $63,560 Missouri $63,547 Florida $63,286 Montana $63,145 Nebraska $63,012

Kentucky $62,938 South Carolina $62,671 Tennessee $62,503 Idaho $62,436 New Mexico $61,948 Oklahoma $61,841 Alabama $61,447 South Dakota $60,784

Arkansas $60,423 West Virginia $60,229 Mississippi $59,647

Top Paying Cities for Communication Engineerings

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: $70,101
Little Creek: $69,453
Magnolia: $69,740

Lincoln, DE $70,101 Little Creek, DE $69,453 Magnolia, DE $69,740 Milford, DE $70,101 Marydel, DE $69,192 Millsboro, DE $70,101 Millville, DE $70,570 Milton, DE $70,101

Nassau, DE $70,101 Ocean View, DE $70,570 Rehoboth Beach, DE $70,570 Seaford, DE $69,366 Selbyville, DE $70,570 Smyrna, DE $69,112 Viola, DE $69,740 Woodside, DE $69,540

Bear, DE $68,603 Newark, DE $68,630 Claymont, DE $68,683 Delaware City, DE $68,630 Hockessin, DE $68,683 Kirkwood, DE $68,630 Middletown, DE $68,971 Montchanin, DE $68,683

New Castle, DE $68,683 Odessa, DE $69,065 Port Penn, DE $68,443 Rockland, DE $68,683 Saint Georges, DE $68,630 Townsend, DE $68,964 Winterthur, DE $68,683 Lewes, DE $70,101

Wilmington, DE $68,683 Dover, DE $69,419 Dover Afb, DE $69,580 Bethany Beach, DE $70,570 Bethel, DE $69,366 Bridgeville, DE $70,101 Camden Wyoming, DE $69,493 Cheswold, DE $69,259

Clayton, DE $69,085 Dagsboro, DE $70,570 Delmar, DE $69,366 Ellendale, DE $70,101 Felton, DE $70,101 Fenwick Island, DE $70,570 Frankford, DE $70,570 Frederica, DE $70,101

Georgetown, DE $70,101 Greenwood, DE $70,101 Harbeson, DE $70,101 Harrington, DE $70,101 Hartly, DE $69,051 Houston, DE $70,101 Kenton, DE $69,085 Laurel, DE $69,366

Yorklyn, DE $68,683

Communication Engineering Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Communication Engineering'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

$58,581

Average $67,734/year

$71,556

$4,882

Average $5,644/month

$5,963

$1,127

Average $1,303/week

$1,376

$28

Average $33/hour

$34

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$71,556	$5,963	$1,376	$34
Average	$67,734	$5,644	$1,303	$33
25th Percentile	$58,581	$4,882	$1,127	$28

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