What are the main factors that influence a Third Engineer's salary?

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

How does experience change A Third Engineer's salary?

A Third Engineer's salary grows with experience: an Investment Analyst I (0-2 years)earns $70,468, an Investment Analyst II (2-4 years)earns $92,088, an Third Engineer (4-7 years)earns $111,990, an Investment Analyst IV (7+ years)earns $131,941, an Investment Manager (7+ years)earns $149,902,

What are the highest paying states for a Third Engineer?

Third Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Third Engineer roles are District of Columbia $120,161, California $119,705, Massachusetts $118,110. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Third Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Third Engineer level roles vary by specialization: VP of Third Party Reimbursements: $243,420; Third Assistant Engineer: $96,710; Third Mate: $83,443; Third Party Administrator: $80,218; Third Year Resident: $75,351.

Third Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Third Engineer make in Delaware?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Third Engineer in Delaware is $109,905 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $53.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $126,509
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $99,899 to $118,596
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $90,789

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Third Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$118,596	$9,883	$2,281	$57
Average	$109,905	$9,159	$2,114	$53
25th Percentile	$99,899	$8,325	$1,921	$48

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Key Factors That Influence Third Engineer Salaries

A Third 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 Third Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Third 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): $70,468
Early Career (1-2 years): $92,088
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $111,990
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $131,941
Expert (over 8 years): $149,902

Levels	Salary
Investmen... Level Third Engineer	$70,468
Investmen... Level Third Engineer	$92,088
Third Eng... Level Third Engineer	$111,990
Investmen... Level Third Engineer	$131,941
Investmen... Level Third Engineer	$149,902

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

District of Columbia: $120,161.
California: $119,705.
Massachusetts: $118,110.

District of Columbia $120,161 California $119,705 Massachusetts $118,110 Washington $117,676 New Jersey $117,632 Alaska $117,480 Connecticut $115,983 New York $115,375

Hawaii $113,432 Rhode Island $112,521 Maryland $111,902 Minnesota $111,056 Colorado $110,730 Illinois $110,622 Oregon $110,209 Delaware $109,905

New Hampshire $109,714 Virginia $109,287 Pennsylvania $108,039 Nevada $107,409 North Dakota $107,203 Michigan $106,877 Wisconsin $106,758 Vermont $106,519

Texas $105,857 Maine $105,814 Arizona $105,749 Ohio $105,673 Georgia $104,674 Indiana $104,175 Wyoming $104,077 Utah $103,925

Iowa $103,860 Kansas $103,339 Louisiana $103,187 North Carolina $103,133 Missouri $103,112 Florida $102,688 Montana $102,460 Nebraska $102,243

Kentucky $102,124 South Carolina $101,690 Tennessee $101,418 Idaho $101,310 New Mexico $100,518 Oklahoma $100,344 Alabama $99,704 South Dakota $98,629

Arkansas $98,043 West Virginia $97,729 Mississippi $96,784

Top Paying Cities for Third 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: $113,747
Little Creek: $112,694
Magnolia: $113,161

Lincoln, DE $113,747 Little Creek, DE $112,694 Magnolia, DE $113,161 Milford, DE $113,747 Marydel, DE $112,271 Millsboro, DE $113,747 Millville, DE $114,507 Milton, DE $113,747

Nassau, DE $113,747 Ocean View, DE $114,507 Rehoboth Beach, DE $114,507 Seaford, DE $112,553 Selbyville, DE $114,507 Smyrna, DE $112,141 Viola, DE $113,161 Woodside, DE $112,836

Bear, DE $111,316 Newark, DE $111,360 Claymont, DE $111,446 Delaware City, DE $111,360 Hockessin, DE $111,446 Kirkwood, DE $111,360 Middletown, DE $111,913 Montchanin, DE $111,446

New Castle, DE $111,446 Odessa, DE $112,065 Port Penn, DE $111,056 Rockland, DE $111,446 Saint Georges, DE $111,360 Townsend, DE $111,902 Winterthur, DE $111,446 Lewes, DE $113,747

Wilmington, DE $111,446 Dover, DE $112,640 Dover Afb, DE $112,901 Bethany Beach, DE $114,507 Bethel, DE $112,553 Bridgeville, DE $113,747 Camden Wyoming, DE $112,760 Cheswold, DE $112,380

Clayton, DE $112,098 Dagsboro, DE $114,507 Delmar, DE $112,553 Ellendale, DE $113,747 Felton, DE $113,747 Fenwick Island, DE $114,507 Frankford, DE $114,507 Frederica, DE $113,747

Georgetown, DE $113,747 Greenwood, DE $113,747 Harbeson, DE $113,747 Harrington, DE $113,747 Hartly, DE $112,043 Houston, DE $113,747 Kenton, DE $112,098 Laurel, DE $112,553

Yorklyn, DE $111,446

Third Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Third 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.

Last Updated on February 01, 2026

$99,899

Average $109,905/year

$118,596

$8,325

Average $9,159/month

$9,883

$1,921

Average $2,114/week

$2,281

$48

Average $53/hour

$57

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$118,596	$9,883	$2,281	$57
Average	$109,905	$9,159	$2,114	$53
25th Percentile	$99,899	$8,325	$1,921	$48

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