What are the main factors that influence an Associate Engineer's salary?

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

How does experience change An Associate Engineer's salary?

An Associate Engineer's salary grows with experience: an Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $81,228, an Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $93,936, an Associate Engineer (4-7 years)earns $112,917, an Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $142,873, an Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $165,004,

What are the highest paying states for an Associate Engineer?

Associate Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Associate Engineer roles are District of Columbia $124,037, California $123,567, Massachusetts $121,920. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Associate Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Associate Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Associate Systems Engineer: $92,423; Associate Solutions Engineer: $84,174; DevOps Associate Engineer: $83,500; Associate Software Engineer: $82,170; Associate Design Engineer: $80,885.

Associate Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Associate Engineer make in Delaware?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for an Associate Engineer in Delaware is $113,451 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $55.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $127,325
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $105,985 to $120,713
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $99,188

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Associate Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$120,713	$10,059	$2,321	$58
Average	$113,451	$9,454	$2,182	$55
25th Percentile	$105,985	$8,832	$2,038	$51

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Key Factors That Influence Associate Engineer Salaries

An Associate 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 Associate Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Associate 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): $81,228
Early Career (1-2 years): $93,936
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $112,917
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $142,873
Expert (over 8 years): $165,004

Levels	Salary
Engineer ... Level Associate Engineer	$81,228
Engineer ... Level Associate Engineer	$93,936
Associate... Level Associate Engineer	$112,917
Engineer ... Level Associate Engineer	$142,873
Engineer ... Level Associate Engineer	$165,004

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

District of Columbia: $124,037.
California: $123,567.
Massachusetts: $121,920.

District of Columbia $124,037 California $123,567 Massachusetts $121,920 Washington $121,472 New Jersey $121,427 Alaska $121,270 Connecticut $119,724 New York $119,097

Hawaii $117,092 Rhode Island $116,151 Maryland $115,512 Minnesota $114,638 Colorado $114,302 Illinois $114,190 Oregon $113,764 Delaware $113,451

New Hampshire $113,254 Virginia $112,812 Pennsylvania $111,524 Nevada $110,874 North Dakota $110,661 Michigan $110,325 Wisconsin $110,202 Vermont $109,955

Texas $109,272 Maine $109,227 Arizona $109,160 Ohio $109,082 Georgia $108,051 Indiana $107,536 Wyoming $107,435 Utah $107,278

Iowa $107,211 Kansas $106,673 Louisiana $106,516 North Carolina $106,460 Missouri $106,438 Florida $106,001 Montana $105,766 Nebraska $105,542

Kentucky $105,418 South Carolina $104,970 Tennessee $104,690 Idaho $104,578 New Mexico $103,760 Oklahoma $103,581 Alabama $102,920 South Dakota $101,811

Arkansas $101,206 West Virginia $100,881 Mississippi $99,907

Top Paying Cities for Associate 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: $117,417
Little Creek: $116,330
Magnolia: $116,812

Lincoln, DE $117,417 Little Creek, DE $116,330 Magnolia, DE $116,812 Milford, DE $117,417 Marydel, DE $115,893 Millsboro, DE $117,417 Millville, DE $118,201 Milton, DE $117,417

Nassau, DE $117,417 Ocean View, DE $118,201 Rehoboth Beach, DE $118,201 Seaford, DE $116,184 Selbyville, DE $118,201 Smyrna, DE $115,759 Viola, DE $116,812 Woodside, DE $116,476

Bear, DE $114,907 Newark, DE $114,952 Claymont, DE $115,042 Delaware City, DE $114,952 Hockessin, DE $115,042 Kirkwood, DE $114,952 Middletown, DE $115,523 Montchanin, DE $115,042

New Castle, DE $115,042 Odessa, DE $115,680 Port Penn, DE $114,638 Rockland, DE $115,042 Saint Georges, DE $114,952 Townsend, DE $115,512 Winterthur, DE $115,042 Lewes, DE $117,417

Wilmington, DE $115,042 Dover, DE $116,274 Dover Afb, DE $116,543 Bethany Beach, DE $118,201 Bethel, DE $116,184 Bridgeville, DE $117,417 Camden Wyoming, DE $116,397 Cheswold, DE $116,005

Clayton, DE $115,714 Dagsboro, DE $118,201 Delmar, DE $116,184 Ellendale, DE $117,417 Felton, DE $117,417 Fenwick Island, DE $118,201 Frankford, DE $118,201 Frederica, DE $117,417

Georgetown, DE $117,417 Greenwood, DE $117,417 Harbeson, DE $117,417 Harrington, DE $117,417 Hartly, DE $115,658 Houston, DE $117,417 Kenton, DE $115,714 Laurel, DE $116,184

Yorklyn, DE $115,042

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

Understanding how an Associate 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 March 01, 2026

$105,985

Average $113,451/year

$120,713

$8,832

Average $9,454/month

$10,059

$2,038

Average $2,182/week

$2,321

$51

Average $55/hour

$58

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$120,713	$10,059	$2,321	$58
Average	$113,451	$9,454	$2,182	$55
25th Percentile	$105,985	$8,832	$2,038	$51

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