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

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Compositor?

The Internet industry offers the highest average compensation for Compositor roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How does experience change A Compositor's salary?

A Compositor's salary grows with experience: a Communications Editor I (0-2 years)earns $60,155, a Communications Editor II (2-4 years)earns $73,213, a Compositor (4-7 years)earns $94,677, a Communications Editor IV (7+ years)earns $108,567, a Communications Editor Supervisor (7+ years)earns $102,066,

What are the highest paying states for a Compositor?

Compositor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Compositor roles are District of Columbia $101,051, California $100,667, Massachusetts $99,326. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Compositor roles make?

Salaries for Compositor level roles vary by specialization: Animation Compositor: $78,680; Visual Effects Compositor: $77,626; Junior Compositor: $76,527; 2D Mid Digital Compositor: $70,700; Vfx Compositor: $68,160.

Compositor Salary in Delaware

How much does a Compositor make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Compositor in Delaware is $92,426 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $44.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $110,438
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $81,624 to $101,854
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $71,788

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Compositor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$101,854	$8,488	$1,959	$49
Average	$92,426	$7,702	$1,777	$44
25th Percentile	$81,624	$6,802	$1,570	$39

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Key Factors That Influence Compositor Salaries

A Compositor'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 Compositor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Compositor'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): $60,155
Early Career (1-2 years): $73,213
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $94,677
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $108,567
Expert (over 8 years): $102,066

Levels	Salary
Communica... Level Compositor	$60,155
Communica... Level Compositor	$73,213
Composito... Level Compositor	$94,677
Communica... Level Compositor	$108,567
Communica... Level Compositor	$102,066

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How Do Compositor 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 Compositors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $101,051.
California: $100,667.
Massachusetts: $99,326.

District of Columbia $101,051 California $100,667 Massachusetts $99,326 Washington $98,961 New Jersey $98,924 Alaska $98,796 Connecticut $97,537 New York $97,026

Hawaii $95,392 Rhode Island $94,626 Maryland $94,105 Minnesota $93,393 Colorado $93,120 Illinois $93,028 Oregon $92,682 Delaware $92,426

New Hampshire $92,265 Virginia $91,906 Pennsylvania $90,856 Nevada $90,327 North Dakota $90,153 Michigan $89,880 Wisconsin $89,779 Vermont $89,578

Texas $89,022 Maine $88,985 Arizona $88,930 Ohio $88,867 Georgia $88,027 Indiana $87,607 Wyoming $87,525 Utah $87,397

Iowa $87,342 Kansas $86,904 Louisiana $86,777 North Carolina $86,731 Missouri $86,713 Florida $86,357 Montana $86,165 Nebraska $85,983

Kentucky $85,882 South Carolina $85,517 Tennessee $85,289 Idaho $85,198 New Mexico $84,531 Oklahoma $84,385 Alabama $83,847 South Dakota $82,943

Arkansas $82,451 West Virginia $82,186 Mississippi $81,392

Top Paying Cities for Compositors

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: $92,010
Little Creek: $92,683
Magnolia: $92,550

Lincoln, DE $92,010 Little Creek, DE $92,683 Magnolia, DE $92,550 Milford, DE $92,243 Marydel, DE $92,395 Millsboro, DE $91,624 Millville, DE $91,765 Milton, DE $91,924

Nassau, DE $91,991 Ocean View, DE $91,750 Rehoboth Beach, DE $91,926 Seaford, DE $91,978 Selbyville, DE $91,597 Smyrna, DE $92,747 Viola, DE $92,320 Woodside, DE $92,568

Bear, DE $92,355 Newark, DE $92,320 Claymont, DE $92,509 Delaware City, DE $92,412 Hockessin, DE $92,312 Kirkwood, DE $92,395 Middletown, DE $92,431 Montchanin, DE $92,333

New Castle, DE $92,347 Odessa, DE $92,476 Port Penn, DE $92,538 Rockland, DE $92,342 Saint Georges, DE $92,401 Townsend, DE $92,544 Winterthur, DE $92,353 Lewes, DE $91,960

Wilmington, DE $92,316 Dover, DE $92,683 Dover Afb, DE $92,195 Bethany Beach, DE $91,653 Bethel, DE $91,748 Bridgeville, DE $91,964 Camden Wyoming, DE $92,422 Cheswold, DE $92,653

Clayton, DE $92,656 Dagsboro, DE $91,589 Delmar, DE $91,442 Ellendale, DE $91,720 Felton, DE $92,236 Fenwick Island, DE $91,609 Frankford, DE $91,449 Frederica, DE $92,327

Georgetown, DE $91,554 Greenwood, DE $91,979 Harbeson, DE $91,652 Harrington, DE $92,119 Hartly, DE $92,406 Houston, DE $91,988 Kenton, DE $92,661 Laurel, DE $91,500

Yorklyn, DE $92,339

Compositor Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Compositor roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Internet and Hospitality & Leisure sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Compositor positions in Media or Insurance typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Compositor as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Compositor

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Internet	$120,154	$58.0	30%
Hospitality & Leisure	$115,532	$56.0	25%
Aerospace & Defense	$110,911	$53.0	20%
MFG Durable	$109,063	$52.0	18%
Biotechnology	$106,290	$51.0	15%

Compositor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Compositor'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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$81,624

Average $92,426/year

$101,854

$6,802

Average $7,702/month

$8,488

$1,570

Average $1,777/week

$1,959

$39

Average $44/hour

$49

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$101,854	$8,488	$1,959	$49
Average	$92,426	$7,702	$1,777	$44
25th Percentile	$81,624	$6,802	$1,570	$39

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