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

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

How does experience change A Prop Maker's salary?

A Prop Maker's salary grows with experience: starting around $43,142 for beginners, reaching about $43,958 at mid-level, and approach $45,390 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Prop Maker?

Prop Maker salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Prop Maker roles are District of Columbia $47,688, California $47,507, Massachusetts $46,874. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Prop Maker roles make?

Salaries for Prop Maker level roles vary by specialization: Prop Master: $103,288; Prop Trader: $75,599; Pattern Maker: $72,470; Tool Maker: $72,080; Prop Designer: $69,554.

Prop Maker Salary in Delaware

How much does a Prop Maker make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Prop Maker in Delaware is $43,618 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $48,770
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $38,725 to $46,315
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $34,271

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Prop Maker Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$46,315	$3,860	$891	$22
Average	$43,618	$3,635	$839	$21
25th Percentile	$38,725	$3,227	$745	$19

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Key Factors That Influence Prop Maker Salaries

A Prop Maker'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 Prop Maker Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Prop Maker'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): $43,142
Early Career (1-2 years): $43,482
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $43,958
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $44,706
Expert (over 8 years): $45,390

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Prop Maker	$43,142
Intermediate Level Prop Maker	$43,482
Senior Level Prop Maker	$43,958
Specialist Level Prop Maker	$44,706
Expert Level Prop Maker	$45,390

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How Do Prop Maker 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 Prop Makers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $47,688.
California: $47,507.
Massachusetts: $46,874.

District of Columbia $47,688 California $47,507 Massachusetts $46,874 Washington $46,702 New Jersey $46,684 Alaska $46,624 Connecticut $46,030 New York $45,789

Hawaii $45,018 Rhode Island $44,656 Maryland $44,410 Minnesota $44,074 Colorado $43,945 Illinois $43,902 Oregon $43,738 Delaware $43,618

New Hampshire $43,542 Virginia $43,372 Pennsylvania $42,877 Nevada $42,627 North Dakota $42,545 Michigan $42,416 Wisconsin $42,369 Vermont $42,274

Texas $42,011 Maine $41,994 Arizona $41,968 Ohio $41,938 Georgia $41,542 Indiana $41,344 Wyoming $41,305 Utah $41,245

Iowa $41,219 Kansas $41,012 Louisiana $40,952 North Carolina $40,930 Missouri $40,922 Florida $40,754 Montana $40,663 Nebraska $40,577

Kentucky $40,530 South Carolina $40,357 Tennessee $40,250 Idaho $40,207 New Mexico $39,892 Oklahoma $39,823 Alabama $39,569 South Dakota $39,143

Arkansas $38,910 West Virginia $38,785 Mississippi $38,411

Top Paying Cities for Prop Makers

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: $45,143
Little Creek: $44,725
Magnolia: $44,910

Lincoln, DE $45,143 Little Creek, DE $44,725 Magnolia, DE $44,910 Milford, DE $45,143 Marydel, DE $44,557 Millsboro, DE $45,143 Millville, DE $45,444 Milton, DE $45,143

Nassau, DE $45,143 Ocean View, DE $45,444 Rehoboth Beach, DE $45,444 Seaford, DE $44,669 Selbyville, DE $45,444 Smyrna, DE $44,505 Viola, DE $44,910 Woodside, DE $44,781

Bear, DE $44,178 Newark, DE $44,195 Claymont, DE $44,229 Delaware City, DE $44,195 Hockessin, DE $44,229 Kirkwood, DE $44,195 Middletown, DE $44,415 Montchanin, DE $44,229

New Castle, DE $44,229 Odessa, DE $44,475 Port Penn, DE $44,074 Rockland, DE $44,229 Saint Georges, DE $44,195 Townsend, DE $44,410 Winterthur, DE $44,229 Lewes, DE $45,143

Wilmington, DE $44,229 Dover, DE $44,703 Dover Afb, DE $44,807 Bethany Beach, DE $45,444 Bethel, DE $44,669 Bridgeville, DE $45,143 Camden Wyoming, DE $44,751 Cheswold, DE $44,600

Clayton, DE $44,488 Dagsboro, DE $45,444 Delmar, DE $44,669 Ellendale, DE $45,143 Felton, DE $45,143 Fenwick Island, DE $45,444 Frankford, DE $45,444 Frederica, DE $45,143

Georgetown, DE $45,143 Greenwood, DE $45,143 Harbeson, DE $45,143 Harrington, DE $45,143 Hartly, DE $44,466 Houston, DE $45,143 Kenton, DE $44,488 Laurel, DE $44,669

Yorklyn, DE $44,229

Prop Maker Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Prop Maker'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

$38,725

Average $43,618/year

$46,315

$3,227

Average $3,635/month

$3,860

$745

Average $839/week

$891

$19

Average $21/hour

$22

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$46,315	$3,860	$891	$22
Average	$43,618	$3,635	$839	$21
25th Percentile	$38,725	$3,227	$745	$19

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