What are the main factors that influence an Ensign'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 Ensign?

The Internet industry offers the highest average compensation for Ensign roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Ensign's salary?

An Ensign's salary grows with experience: a Laboratory Support Technician I (0-1 years)earns $46,088, a Ensign (1-3 years)earns $53,281, a Laboratory Support Technician III (3-5 years)earns $73,268, a Laboratory Support Technician IV (5-7 years)earns $86,473, a Laboratory Supervisor (7+ years)earns $97,266,

What are the highest paying states for an Ensign?

Ensign salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Ensign roles are District of Columbia $57,324, California $57,107, Massachusetts $56,346. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

Ensign Salary in Delaware

How much does an Ensign make in Delaware?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Ensign in Delaware is $52,432 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $60,426
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $48,353 to $56,616
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $44,640

10% $44,640

50% (Median) $52,432

90% $60,426

Ensign Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$56,616	$4,718	$1,089	$27
Average	$52,432	$4,369	$1,008	$25
25th Percentile	$48,353	$4,029	$930	$23

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Key Factors That Influence Ensign Salaries

An Ensign'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 Ensign Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Ensign'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): $46,088
Early Career (1-2 years): $53,281
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $73,268
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $86,473
Expert (over 8 years): $97,266

Levels	Salary
Laborator... Level Ensign	$46,088
Ensign Level Ensign	$53,281
Laborator... Level Ensign	$73,268
Laborator... Level Ensign	$86,473
Laborator... Level Ensign	$97,266

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

District of Columbia: $57,324.
California: $57,107.
Massachusetts: $56,346.

District of Columbia $57,324 California $57,107 Massachusetts $56,346 Washington $56,139 New Jersey $56,118 Alaska $56,045 Connecticut $55,331 New York $55,041

Hawaii $54,114 Rhode Island $53,679 Maryland $53,384 Minnesota $52,980 Colorado $52,825 Illinois $52,773 Oregon $52,576 Delaware $52,432

New Hampshire $52,340 Virginia $52,136 Pennsylvania $51,541 Nevada $51,241 North Dakota $51,142 Michigan $50,987 Wisconsin $50,930 Vermont $50,816

Texas $50,500 Maine $50,480 Arizona $50,449 Ohio $50,412 Georgia $49,936 Indiana $49,698 Wyoming $49,651 Utah $49,579

Iowa $49,548 Kansas $49,299 Louisiana $49,227 North Carolina $49,201 Missouri $49,190 Florida $48,989 Montana $48,880 Nebraska $48,776

Kentucky $48,719 South Carolina $48,512 Tennessee $48,383 Idaho $48,331 New Mexico $47,953 Oklahoma $47,870 Alabama $47,565 South Dakota $47,052

Arkansas $46,773 West Virginia $46,622 Mississippi $46,172

Top Paying Cities for Ensigns

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: $52,195
Little Creek: $52,578
Magnolia: $52,502

Lincoln, DE $52,195 Little Creek, DE $52,578 Magnolia, DE $52,502 Milford, DE $52,328 Marydel, DE $52,414 Millsboro, DE $51,976 Millville, DE $52,057 Milton, DE $52,147

Nassau, DE $52,185 Ocean View, DE $52,048 Rehoboth Beach, DE $52,148 Seaford, DE $52,177 Selbyville, DE $51,961 Smyrna, DE $52,614 Viola, DE $52,371 Woodside, DE $52,512

Bear, DE $52,391 Newark, DE $52,371 Claymont, DE $52,479 Delaware City, DE $52,424 Hockessin, DE $52,367 Kirkwood, DE $52,414 Middletown, DE $52,434 Montchanin, DE $52,379

New Castle, DE $52,386 Odessa, DE $52,460 Port Penn, DE $52,495 Rockland, DE $52,384 Saint Georges, DE $52,418 Townsend, DE $52,498 Winterthur, DE $52,390 Lewes, DE $52,167

Wilmington, DE $52,369 Dover, DE $52,578 Dover Afb, DE $52,301 Bethany Beach, DE $51,993 Bethel, DE $52,047 Bridgeville, DE $52,170 Camden Wyoming, DE $52,429 Cheswold, DE $52,560

Clayton, DE $52,562 Dagsboro, DE $51,957 Delmar, DE $51,873 Ellendale, DE $52,031 Felton, DE $52,324 Fenwick Island, DE $51,968 Frankford, DE $51,878 Frederica, DE $52,376

Georgetown, DE $51,937 Greenwood, DE $52,178 Harbeson, DE $51,992 Harrington, DE $52,258 Hartly, DE $52,420 Houston, DE $52,183 Kenton, DE $52,565 Laurel, DE $51,906

Yorklyn, DE $52,382

Ensign Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Ensign roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 38% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Internet and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Ensign positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Ensign as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Ensign

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Internet	$62,918	$30.0	20%
Energy & Utilities	$60,296	$29.0	15%
Aerospace & Defense	$58,723	$28.0	12%
Financial Services	$58,723	$28.0	12%
Pharmaceuticals	$57,675	$28.0	10%

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

Understanding how an Ensign'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.

$48,353

Average $52,432/year

$56,616

$4,029

Average $4,369/month

$4,718

$930

Average $1,008/week

$1,089

$23

Average $25/hour

$27

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$56,616	$4,718	$1,089	$27
Average	$52,432	$4,369	$1,008	$25
25th Percentile	$48,353	$4,029	$930	$23

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