What are the main factors that influence a Residential Contractor's salary?

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

What are the highest paying states for a Residential Contractor?

Residential Contractor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Residential Contractor roles are District of Columbia $49,785, California $49,596, Massachusetts $48,935. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Residential Contractor roles make?

Salaries for Residential Contractor level roles vary by specialization: Contractor Sales: $101,464; Mechanical Contractor: $96,965; Tile Contractor: $81,181; Builder Contractor: $73,287; engineering contractor: $70,564.

Residential Contractor Salary in Delaware

How much does a Residential Contractor make in Delaware?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Residential Contractor in Delaware is $45,536 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $63,817
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $37,512 to $55,105
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $30,207

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Residential Contractor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$55,105	$4,592	$1,060	$26
Average	$45,536	$3,795	$876	$22
25th Percentile	$37,512	$3,126	$721	$18

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Key Factors That Influence Residential Contractor Salaries

A Residential Contractor's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Residential Contractor 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 Residential Contractors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $49,785.
California: $49,596.
Massachusetts: $48,935.

District of Columbia $49,785 California $49,596 Massachusetts $48,935 Washington $48,755 New Jersey $48,737 Alaska $48,675 Connecticut $48,054 New York $47,802

Hawaii $46,997 Rhode Island $46,620 Maryland $46,363 Minnesota $46,013 Colorado $45,878 Illinois $45,833 Oregon $45,662 Delaware $45,536

New Hampshire $45,457 Virginia $45,280 Pennsylvania $44,763 Nevada $44,502 North Dakota $44,416 Michigan $44,281 Wisconsin $44,232 Vermont $44,133

Texas $43,859 Maine $43,841 Arizona $43,814 Ohio $43,782 Georgia $43,369 Indiana $43,162 Wyoming $43,121 Utah $43,058

Iowa $43,031 Kansas $42,816 Louisiana $42,753 North Carolina $42,730 Missouri $42,721 Florida $42,546 Montana $42,451 Nebraska $42,361

Kentucky $42,312 South Carolina $42,132 Tennessee $42,020 Idaho $41,975 New Mexico $41,646 Oklahoma $41,575 Alabama $41,309 South Dakota $40,864

Arkansas $40,621 West Virginia $40,491 Mississippi $40,100

Top Paying Cities for Residential Contractors

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: $45,331
Little Creek: $45,663
Magnolia: $45,597

Lincoln, DE $45,331 Little Creek, DE $45,663 Magnolia, DE $45,597 Milford, DE $45,446 Marydel, DE $45,521 Millsboro, DE $45,141 Millville, DE $45,210 Milton, DE $45,289

Nassau, DE $45,321 Ocean View, DE $45,203 Rehoboth Beach, DE $45,290 Seaford, DE $45,315 Selbyville, DE $45,128 Smyrna, DE $45,694 Viola, DE $45,484 Woodside, DE $45,606

Bear, DE $45,501 Newark, DE $45,484 Claymont, DE $45,577 Delaware City, DE $45,529 Hockessin, DE $45,480 Kirkwood, DE $45,521 Middletown, DE $45,538 Montchanin, DE $45,490

New Castle, DE $45,497 Odessa, DE $45,561 Port Penn, DE $45,591 Rockland, DE $45,495 Saint Georges, DE $45,524 Townsend, DE $45,594 Winterthur, DE $45,500 Lewes, DE $45,306

Wilmington, DE $45,482 Dover, DE $45,663 Dover Afb, DE $45,422 Bethany Beach, DE $45,155 Bethel, DE $45,202 Bridgeville, DE $45,308 Camden Wyoming, DE $45,534 Cheswold, DE $45,648

Clayton, DE $45,649 Dagsboro, DE $45,124 Delmar, DE $45,051 Ellendale, DE $45,188 Felton, DE $45,442 Fenwick Island, DE $45,134 Frankford, DE $45,055 Frederica, DE $45,487

Georgetown, DE $45,107 Greenwood, DE $45,316 Harbeson, DE $45,155 Harrington, DE $45,385 Hartly, DE $45,526 Houston, DE $45,320 Kenton, DE $45,652 Laurel, DE $45,080

Yorklyn, DE $45,493

Residential Contractor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Residential Contractor'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 August 01, 2026

$37,512

Average $45,536/year

$55,105

$3,126

Average $3,795/month

$4,592

$721

Average $876/week

$1,060

$18

Average $22/hour

$26

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$55,105	$4,592	$1,060	$26
Average	$45,536	$3,795	$876	$22
25th Percentile	$37,512	$3,126	$721	$18

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Residential Contractor Salary in Delaware

How much does a Residential Contractor make in Delaware?

Key Factors That Influence Residential Contractor Salaries

How Do Residential Contractor Salaries Vary from State to State?

Top Paying Cities for Residential Contractors

Residential Contractor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Salaries of jobs related to Residential Contractor

Find Your Next Residential Contractor Job

Cost of Living In Delaware

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