What are the main factors that influence an Electrical Tech's salary?

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

How does experience change An Electrical Tech's salary?

An Electrical Tech's salary grows with experience: an Electrical Engineering Technician I (0-1 years)earns $57,003, an Electrical Tech (1-3 years)earns $62,955, an Electrical Engineering Technician III (3-5 years)earns $70,199,

What are the highest paying states for an Electrical Tech?

Electrical Tech salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Electrical Tech roles are District of Columbia $67,142, California $66,887, Massachusetts $65,996. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Electrical Tech roles make?

Salaries for Electrical Tech level roles vary by specialization: Electrical Foreman: $92,281; Wind Tech IV: $82,800; Electrical Field Tech: $76,471; Neurodiagnostics Tech - EEG: $75,073; Wind Tech III: $72,600.

Electrical Tech Salary in Delaware

How much does an Electrical Tech make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Electrical Tech in Delaware is $61,411 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $74,558
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $54,000 to $68,293
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47,253

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Electrical Tech Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$68,293	$5,691	$1,313	$33
Average	$61,411	$5,118	$1,181	$30
25th Percentile	$54,000	$4,500	$1,038	$26

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Key Factors That Influence Electrical Tech Salaries

An Electrical Tech'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 Do Electrical Tech 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 Electrical Teches. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $67,142.
California: $66,887.
Massachusetts: $65,996.

District of Columbia $67,142 California $66,887 Massachusetts $65,996 Washington $65,753 New Jersey $65,729 Alaska $65,644 Connecticut $64,807 New York $64,468

Hawaii $63,382 Rhode Island $62,873 Maryland $62,527 Minnesota $62,054 Colorado $61,872 Illinois $61,811 Oregon $61,581 Delaware $61,411

New Hampshire $61,305 Virginia $61,066 Pennsylvania $60,368 Nevada $60,016 North Dakota $59,901 Michigan $59,719 Wisconsin $59,653 Vermont $59,519

Texas $59,149 Maine $59,125 Arizona $59,089 Ohio $59,046 Georgia $58,488 Indiana $58,209 Wyoming $58,155 Utah $58,070

Iowa $58,034 Kansas $57,742 Louisiana $57,658 North Carolina $57,627 Missouri $57,615 Florida $57,379 Montana $57,251 Nebraska $57,130

Kentucky $57,063 South Carolina $56,821 Tennessee $56,669 Idaho $56,608 New Mexico $56,166 Oklahoma $56,069 Alabama $55,711 South Dakota $55,111

Arkansas $54,783 West Virginia $54,607 Mississippi $54,080

Top Paying Cities for Electrical Teches

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: $63,558
Little Creek: $62,970
Magnolia: $63,230

Lincoln, DE $63,558 Little Creek, DE $62,970 Magnolia, DE $63,230 Milford, DE $63,558 Marydel, DE $62,733 Millsboro, DE $63,558 Millville, DE $63,982 Milton, DE $63,558

Nassau, DE $63,558 Ocean View, DE $63,982 Rehoboth Beach, DE $63,982 Seaford, DE $62,891 Selbyville, DE $63,982 Smyrna, DE $62,660 Viola, DE $63,230 Woodside, DE $63,049

Bear, DE $62,200 Newark, DE $62,224 Claymont, DE $62,272 Delaware City, DE $62,224 Hockessin, DE $62,272 Kirkwood, DE $62,224 Middletown, DE $62,533 Montchanin, DE $62,272

New Castle, DE $62,272 Odessa, DE $62,618 Port Penn, DE $62,054 Rockland, DE $62,272 Saint Georges, DE $62,224 Townsend, DE $62,527 Winterthur, DE $62,272 Lewes, DE $63,558

Wilmington, DE $62,272 Dover, DE $62,939 Dover Afb, DE $63,085 Bethany Beach, DE $63,982 Bethel, DE $62,891 Bridgeville, DE $63,558 Camden Wyoming, DE $63,006 Cheswold, DE $62,794

Clayton, DE $62,636 Dagsboro, DE $63,982 Delmar, DE $62,891 Ellendale, DE $63,558 Felton, DE $63,558 Fenwick Island, DE $63,982 Frankford, DE $63,982 Frederica, DE $63,558

Georgetown, DE $63,558 Greenwood, DE $63,558 Harbeson, DE $63,558 Harrington, DE $63,558 Hartly, DE $62,606 Houston, DE $63,558 Kenton, DE $62,636 Laurel, DE $62,891

Yorklyn, DE $62,272

Electrical Tech Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Electrical Tech'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

$54,000

Average $61,411/year

$68,293

$4,500

Average $5,118/month

$5,691

$1,038

Average $1,181/week

$1,313

$26

Average $30/hour

$33

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$68,293	$5,691	$1,313	$33
Average	$61,411	$5,118	$1,181	$30
25th Percentile	$54,000	$4,500	$1,038	$26

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