What are the main factors that influence an Entry Level Hardware Engineer'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 Entry Level Hardware Engineer?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Entry Level Hardware Engineer roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Entry Level Hardware Engineer's salary?

An Entry Level Hardware Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Marketing Supervisor (0-3 years)earns $71,933, a Marketing Senior Supervisor (3-5 years)earns $109,284, a Entry Level Hardware Engineer (5+ years)earns $125,999, a Marketing Senior Manager (5+ years)earns $164,046, a Marketing Director (5+ years)earns $201,762,

What are the highest paying states for an Entry Level Hardware Engineer?

Entry Level Hardware Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Entry Level Hardware Engineer roles are District of Columbia $134,791, California $134,279, Massachusetts $132,490. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Entry Level Hardware Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Entry Level Hardware Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Entry Level Petroleum Engineer: $106,095; engineer entry level: $88,549; Entry Level Project Engineer: $86,201; data engineer entry level: $85,795; Entry Hardware Engineer: $82,500.

Entry Level Hardware Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Entry Level Hardware Engineer make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Entry Level Hardware Engineer in Delaware is $123,286 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $59.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $144,475
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $110,266 to $134,377
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $98,412

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Entry Level Hardware Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$134,377	$11,198	$2,584	$65
Average	$123,286	$10,274	$2,371	$59
25th Percentile	$110,266	$9,189	$2,120	$53

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Key Factors That Influence Entry Level Hardware Engineer Salaries

An Entry Level Hardware 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 Entry Level Hardware Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Entry Level Hardware 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): $71,933
Early Career (1-2 years): $109,284
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $125,999
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $164,046
Expert (over 8 years): $201,762

Levels	Salary
Marketing... Level Entry Level Hardware Engineer	$71,933
Marketing... Level Entry Level Hardware Engineer	$109,284
Entry Lev... Level Entry Level Hardware Engineer	$125,999
Marketing... Level Entry Level Hardware Engineer	$164,046
Marketing... Level Entry Level Hardware Engineer	$201,762

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How Do Entry Level Hardware 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 Entry Level Hardware Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $134,791.
California: $134,279.
Massachusetts: $132,490.

District of Columbia $134,791 California $134,279 Massachusetts $132,490 Washington $132,003 New Jersey $131,954 Alaska $131,784 Connecticut $130,104 New York $129,422

Hawaii $127,243 Rhode Island $126,220 Maryland $125,526 Minnesota $124,577 Colorado $124,211 Illinois $124,090 Oregon $123,627 Delaware $123,286

New Hampshire $123,072 Virginia $122,592 Pennsylvania $121,192 Nevada $120,486 North Dakota $120,255 Michigan $119,890 Wisconsin $119,756 Vermont $119,488

Texas $118,745 Maine $118,697 Arizona $118,623 Ohio $118,538 Georgia $117,418 Indiana $116,858 Wyoming $116,749 Utah $116,578

Iowa $116,505 Kansas $115,921 Louisiana $115,750 North Carolina $115,690 Missouri $115,665 Florida $115,190 Montana $114,935 Nebraska $114,691

Kentucky $114,557 South Carolina $114,070 Tennessee $113,766 Idaho $113,644 New Mexico $112,756 Oklahoma $112,561 Alabama $111,843 South Dakota $110,637

Arkansas $109,980 West Virginia $109,627 Mississippi $108,568

Top Paying Cities for Entry Level Hardware 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: $122,731
Little Creek: $123,629
Magnolia: $123,452

Lincoln, DE $122,731 Little Creek, DE $123,629 Magnolia, DE $123,452 Milford, DE $123,043 Marydel, DE $123,245 Millsboro, DE $122,216 Millville, DE $122,405 Milton, DE $122,617

Nassau, DE $122,705 Ocean View, DE $122,384 Rehoboth Beach, DE $122,619 Seaford, DE $122,688 Selbyville, DE $122,181 Smyrna, DE $123,715 Viola, DE $123,145 Woodside, DE $123,476

Bear, DE $123,191 Newark, DE $123,145 Claymont, DE $123,397 Delaware City, DE $123,268 Hockessin, DE $123,134 Kirkwood, DE $123,245 Middletown, DE $123,292 Montchanin, DE $123,162

New Castle, DE $123,180 Odessa, DE $123,353 Port Penn, DE $123,436 Rockland, DE $123,174 Saint Georges, DE $123,253 Townsend, DE $123,443 Winterthur, DE $123,189 Lewes, DE $122,664

Wilmington, DE $123,140 Dover, DE $123,629 Dover Afb, DE $122,978 Bethany Beach, DE $122,255 Bethel, DE $122,382 Bridgeville, DE $122,670 Camden Wyoming, DE $123,281 Cheswold, DE $123,589

Clayton, DE $123,593 Dagsboro, DE $122,170 Delmar, DE $121,974 Ellendale, DE $122,344 Felton, DE $123,033 Fenwick Island, DE $122,197 Frankford, DE $121,983 Frederica, DE $123,155

Georgetown, DE $122,123 Greenwood, DE $122,690 Harbeson, DE $122,254 Harrington, DE $122,877 Hartly, DE $123,259 Houston, DE $122,702 Kenton, DE $123,599 Laurel, DE $122,050

Yorklyn, DE $123,170

Entry Level Hardware Engineer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Entry Level Hardware Engineer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Entry Level Hardware Engineer positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Entry Level Hardware Engineer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Entry Level Hardware Engineer

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals	$147,943	$71.0	20%
Energy & Utilities	$141,779	$68.0	15%
Financial Services	$141,779	$68.0	15%
Internet	$141,779	$68.0	15%
Software & Networking	$141,779	$68.0	15%

Entry Level Hardware Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Entry Level Hardware 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.

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$110,266

Average $123,286/year

$134,377

$9,189

Average $10,274/month

$11,198

$2,120

Average $2,371/week

$2,584

$53

Average $59/hour

$65

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$134,377	$11,198	$2,584	$65
Average	$123,286	$10,274	$2,371	$59
25th Percentile	$110,266	$9,189	$2,120	$53

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