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

An Automation Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Mechanical Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $80,317, a Mechanical Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $94,709, a Automation Engineer (4-7 years)earns $109,455, a Mechanical Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $130,422, a Mechanical Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $150,081,

What are the highest paying states for an Automation Engineer?

Automation Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Automation Engineer roles are District of Columbia $120,330, California $119,874, Massachusetts $118,276. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Automation Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Automation Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Automation Engineer V: $164,500; Automation Engineer IV: $149,450; Automation Engineer III: $122,170; Automation Test Engineer: $121,891; Automation Engineer II: $107,470.

Automation Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Automation Engineer make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Automation Engineer in Delaware is $110,060 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $53.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $125,801
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $102,640 to $118,300
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $95,885

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Automation Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$118,300	$9,858	$2,275	$57
Average	$110,060	$9,172	$2,117	$53
25th Percentile	$102,640	$8,553	$1,974	$49

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Key Factors That Influence Automation Engineer Salaries

An Automation 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 Automation Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Automation 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): $80,317
Early Career (1-2 years): $94,709
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $109,455
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $130,422
Expert (over 8 years): $150,081

Levels	Salary
Mechanica... Level Automation Engineer	$80,317
Mechanica... Level Automation Engineer	$94,709
Automatio... Level Automation Engineer	$109,455
Mechanica... Level Automation Engineer	$130,422
Mechanica... Level Automation Engineer	$150,081

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

District of Columbia: $120,330.
California: $119,874.
Massachusetts: $118,276.

District of Columbia $120,330 California $119,874 Massachusetts $118,276 Washington $117,842 New Jersey $117,798 Alaska $117,646 Connecticut $116,146 New York $115,538

Hawaii $113,592 Rhode Island $112,679 Maryland $112,060 Minnesota $111,212 Colorado $110,886 Illinois $110,778 Oregon $110,365 Delaware $110,060

New Hampshire $109,869 Virginia $109,441 Pennsylvania $108,191 Nevada $107,561 North Dakota $107,354 Michigan $107,028 Wisconsin $106,909 Vermont $106,669

Texas $106,006 Maine $105,963 Arizona $105,898 Ohio $105,822 Georgia $104,822 Indiana $104,322 Wyoming $104,224 Utah $104,072

Iowa $104,007 Kansas $103,485 Louisiana $103,333 North Carolina $103,279 Missouri $103,257 Florida $102,833 Montana $102,605 Nebraska $102,387

Kentucky $102,268 South Carolina $101,833 Tennessee $101,561 Idaho $101,453 New Mexico $100,659 Oklahoma $100,486 Alabama $99,844 South Dakota $98,768

Arkansas $98,182 West Virginia $97,866 Mississippi $96,921

Top Paying Cities for Automation 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: $109,565
Little Creek: $110,367
Magnolia: $110,208

Lincoln, DE $109,565 Little Creek, DE $110,367 Magnolia, DE $110,208 Milford, DE $109,843 Marydel, DE $110,023 Millsboro, DE $109,105 Millville, DE $109,273 Milton, DE $109,462

Nassau, DE $109,542 Ocean View, DE $109,255 Rehoboth Beach, DE $109,465 Seaford, DE $109,527 Selbyville, DE $109,073 Smyrna, DE $110,443 Viola, DE $109,934 Woodside, DE $110,230

Bear, DE $109,975 Newark, DE $109,934 Claymont, DE $110,159 Delaware City, DE $110,044 Hockessin, DE $109,924 Kirkwood, DE $110,023 Middletown, DE $110,066 Montchanin, DE $109,949

New Castle, DE $109,966 Odessa, DE $110,120 Port Penn, DE $110,194 Rockland, DE $109,960 Saint Georges, DE $110,031 Townsend, DE $110,200 Winterthur, DE $109,973 Lewes, DE $109,505

Wilmington, DE $109,930 Dover, DE $110,367 Dover Afb, DE $109,785 Bethany Beach, DE $109,140 Bethel, DE $109,253 Bridgeville, DE $109,510 Camden Wyoming, DE $110,056 Cheswold, DE $110,331

Clayton, DE $110,334 Dagsboro, DE $109,064 Delmar, DE $108,889 Ellendale, DE $109,219 Felton, DE $109,834 Fenwick Island, DE $109,088 Frankford, DE $108,897 Frederica, DE $109,943

Georgetown, DE $109,022 Greenwood, DE $109,528 Harbeson, DE $109,139 Harrington, DE $109,695 Hartly, DE $110,036 Houston, DE $109,539 Kenton, DE $110,340 Laurel, DE $108,957

Yorklyn, DE $109,957

Automation Engineer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Automation Engineer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Automation Engineer positions in Transportation or Telecom typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Automation Engineer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Automation Engineer

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$132,072	$63.0	20%
Biotechnology	$132,072	$63.0	20%
Business Services	$132,072	$63.0	20%
Chemicals	$132,072	$63.0	20%
Construction	$132,072	$63.0	20%

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

Understanding how an Automation 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.

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$102,640

Average $110,060/year

$118,300

$8,553

Average $9,172/month

$9,858

$1,974

Average $2,117/week

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$49

Average $53/hour

$57

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$118,300	$9,858	$2,275	$57
Average	$110,060	$9,172	$2,117	$53
25th Percentile	$102,640	$8,553	$1,974	$49

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