What are the main factors that influence an Outside Plant Technician'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 Outside Plant Technician?

The MFG Durable industry offers the highest average compensation for Outside Plant Technician roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Outside Plant Technician's salary?

An Outside Plant Technician's salary grows with experience: a Power Plant Operator I (0-1 years)earns $69,325, a Outside Plant Technician (1-3 years)earns $80,639, a Power Plant Operator III (3-5 years)earns $90,564, a Power Plant Operator IV (5-7 years)earns $104,841, a Power Plant Operations Shift Supervisor I (7+ years)earns $121,041,

What are the highest paying states for an Outside Plant Technician?

Outside Plant Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Outside Plant Technician roles are District of Columbia $86,963, California $86,633, Massachusetts $85,478. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Outside Plant Technician roles make?

Salaries for Outside Plant Technician level roles vary by specialization: Outside Plant Construction Manager: $145,374; Outside-Plant Engineer Fielder: $100,974; The Outside Plant Construction Supervisor: $89,768; Temporary Outside Technician: $74,041; Outside Plant Designer: $72,149.

Outside Plant Technician Salary in Delaware

How much does an Outside Plant Technician make in Delaware?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Outside Plant Technician in Delaware is $79,540 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $97,783
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $74,268 to $89,089
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $69,468

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Outside Plant Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$89,089	$7,424	$1,713	$43
Average	$79,540	$6,628	$1,530	$38
25th Percentile	$74,268	$6,189	$1,428	$36

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Key Factors That Influence Outside Plant Technician Salaries

An Outside Plant Technician'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 Outside Plant Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Outside Plant Technician'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): $69,325
Early Career (1-2 years): $80,639
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $90,564
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $104,841
Expert (over 8 years): $121,041

Levels	Salary
Power Pla... Level Outside Plant Technician	$69,325
Outside P... Level Outside Plant Technician	$80,639
Power Pla... Level Outside Plant Technician	$90,564
Power Pla... Level Outside Plant Technician	$104,841
Power Pla... Level Outside Plant Technician	$121,041

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How Do Outside Plant Technician 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 Outside Plant Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $86,963.
California: $86,633.
Massachusetts: $85,478.

District of Columbia $86,963 California $86,633 Massachusetts $85,478 Washington $85,164 New Jersey $85,133 Alaska $85,023 Connecticut $83,939 New York $83,499

Hawaii $82,093 Rhode Island $81,433 Maryland $80,986 Minnesota $80,373 Colorado $80,137 Illinois $80,059 Oregon $79,760 Delaware $79,540

New Hampshire $79,402 Virginia $79,093 Pennsylvania $78,190 Nevada $77,734 North Dakota $77,585 Michigan $77,349 Wisconsin $77,263 Vermont $77,090

Texas $76,611 Maine $76,579 Arizona $76,532 Ohio $76,477 Georgia $75,755 Indiana $75,393 Wyoming $75,323 Utah $75,213

Iowa $75,166 Kansas $74,789 Louisiana $74,679 North Carolina $74,639 Missouri $74,624 Florida $74,317 Montana $74,152 Nebraska $73,995

Kentucky $73,909 South Carolina $73,595 Tennessee $73,398 Idaho $73,320 New Mexico $72,747 Oklahoma $72,621 Alabama $72,157 South Dakota $71,380

Arkansas $70,956 West Virginia $70,728 Mississippi $70,045

Top Paying Cities for Outside Plant Technicians

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: $79,182
Little Creek: $79,762
Magnolia: $79,647

Lincoln, DE $79,182 Little Creek, DE $79,762 Magnolia, DE $79,647 Milford, DE $79,383 Marydel, DE $79,514 Millsboro, DE $78,850 Millville, DE $78,972 Milton, DE $79,109

Nassau, DE $79,166 Ocean View, DE $78,958 Rehoboth Beach, DE $79,110 Seaford, DE $79,155 Selbyville, DE $78,827 Smyrna, DE $79,817 Viola, DE $79,449 Woodside, DE $79,663

Bear, DE $79,479 Newark, DE $79,449 Claymont, DE $79,612 Delaware City, DE $79,529 Hockessin, DE $79,442 Kirkwood, DE $79,514 Middletown, DE $79,544 Montchanin, DE $79,460

New Castle, DE $79,472 Odessa, DE $79,584 Port Penn, DE $79,637 Rockland, DE $79,468 Saint Georges, DE $79,519 Townsend, DE $79,642 Winterthur, DE $79,478 Lewes, DE $79,139

Wilmington, DE $79,446 Dover, DE $79,762 Dover Afb, DE $79,342 Bethany Beach, DE $78,875 Bethel, DE $78,957 Bridgeville, DE $79,143 Camden Wyoming, DE $79,537 Cheswold, DE $79,736

Clayton, DE $79,738 Dagsboro, DE $78,820 Delmar, DE $78,694 Ellendale, DE $78,933 Felton, DE $79,377 Fenwick Island, DE $78,838 Frankford, DE $78,700 Frederica, DE $79,456

Georgetown, DE $78,790 Greenwood, DE $79,156 Harbeson, DE $78,874 Harrington, DE $79,277 Hartly, DE $79,523 Houston, DE $79,163 Kenton, DE $79,742 Laurel, DE $78,743

Yorklyn, DE $79,466

Outside Plant Technician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Outside Plant Technician roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, MFG Durable, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Outside Plant Technician positions in Energy & Utilities typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Outside Plant Technician as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Outside Plant Technician

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
MFG Durable	$95,449	$46.0	20%

Outside Plant Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Outside Plant Technician'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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$74,268

Average $79,540/year

$89,089

$6,189

Average $6,628/month

$7,424

$1,428

Average $1,530/week

$1,713

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Average $38/hour

$43

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$89,089	$7,424	$1,713	$43
Average	$79,540	$6,628	$1,530	$38
25th Percentile	$74,268	$6,189	$1,428	$36

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Outside Plant Technician Salary in Delaware

How much does an Outside Plant Technician make in Delaware?

Key Factors That Influence Outside Plant Technician Salaries

How Experience Level Affects Outside Plant Technician Salaries?

How Do Outside Plant Technician Salaries Vary from State to State?

Top Paying Cities for Outside Plant Technicians

Outside Plant Technician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

The top paying industry for an Outside Plant Technician

Outside Plant Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Salaries of jobs related to Outside Plant Technician

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Cost of Living In Delaware

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