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

A Controls Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Control & Instrument Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $92,046, a Control & Instrument Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $106,878, a Controls Engineer (4-7 years)earns $121,487, a Control & Instrument Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $148,598, a Control & Instrument Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $163,540,

What are the highest paying states for a Controls Engineer?

Controls Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Controls Engineer roles are District of Columbia $133,621, California $133,114, Massachusetts $131,340. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Controls Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Controls Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Controls Project Engineer: $153,275; Electrical Controls Engineer III: $122,219; Controls Engineer, Sr: $121,852; Electrical Controls Engineer: $101,501; Electrical Controls Engineer II: $101,494.

Controls Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Controls Engineer make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Controls Engineer in Delaware is $122,217 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $59.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $141,187
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $113,645 to $132,146
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $105,841

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Controls Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$132,146	$11,012	$2,541	$64
Average	$122,217	$10,185	$2,350	$59
25th Percentile	$113,645	$9,470	$2,185	$55

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Key Factors That Influence Controls Engineer Salaries

A Controls 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 Controls Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Controls 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): $92,046
Early Career (1-2 years): $106,878
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $121,487
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $148,598
Expert (over 8 years): $163,540

Levels	Salary
Control &... Level Controls Engineer	$92,046
Control &... Level Controls Engineer	$106,878
Controls ... Level Controls Engineer	$121,487
Control &... Level Controls Engineer	$148,598
Control &... Level Controls Engineer	$163,540

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

District of Columbia: $133,621.
California: $133,114.
Massachusetts: $131,340.

District of Columbia $133,621 California $133,114 Massachusetts $131,340 Washington $130,858 New Jersey $130,809 Alaska $130,640 Connecticut $128,975 New York $128,299

Hawaii $126,139 Rhode Island $125,125 Maryland $124,437 Minnesota $123,496 Colorado $123,134 Illinois $123,013 Oregon $122,555 Delaware $122,217

New Hampshire $122,004 Virginia $121,529 Pennsylvania $120,141 Nevada $119,441 North Dakota $119,212 Michigan $118,850 Wisconsin $118,717 Vermont $118,451

Texas $117,715 Maine $117,667 Arizona $117,594 Ohio $117,510 Georgia $116,400 Indiana $115,845 Wyoming $115,736 Utah $115,567

Iowa $115,495 Kansas $114,915 Louisiana $114,746 North Carolina $114,686 Missouri $114,662 Florida $114,191 Montana $113,938 Nebraska $113,696

Kentucky $113,564 South Carolina $113,081 Tennessee $112,779 Idaho $112,659 New Mexico $111,778 Oklahoma $111,584 Alabama $110,872 South Dakota $109,678

Arkansas $109,026 West Virginia $108,676 Mississippi $107,626

Top Paying Cities for Controls 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: $126,489
Little Creek: $125,318
Magnolia: $125,837

Lincoln, DE $126,489 Little Creek, DE $125,318 Magnolia, DE $125,837 Milford, DE $126,489 Marydel, DE $124,848 Millsboro, DE $126,489 Millville, DE $127,334 Milton, DE $126,489

Nassau, DE $126,489 Ocean View, DE $127,334 Rehoboth Beach, DE $127,334 Seaford, DE $125,161 Selbyville, DE $127,334 Smyrna, DE $124,703 Viola, DE $125,837 Woodside, DE $125,475

Bear, DE $123,786 Newark, DE $123,834 Claymont, DE $123,930 Delaware City, DE $123,834 Hockessin, DE $123,930 Kirkwood, DE $123,834 Middletown, DE $124,449 Montchanin, DE $123,930

New Castle, DE $123,930 Odessa, DE $124,618 Port Penn, DE $123,496 Rockland, DE $123,930 Saint Georges, DE $123,834 Townsend, DE $124,437 Winterthur, DE $123,930 Lewes, DE $126,489

Wilmington, DE $123,930 Dover, DE $125,258 Dover Afb, DE $125,548 Bethany Beach, DE $127,334 Bethel, DE $125,161 Bridgeville, DE $126,489 Camden Wyoming, DE $125,391 Cheswold, DE $124,968

Clayton, DE $124,655 Dagsboro, DE $127,334 Delmar, DE $125,161 Ellendale, DE $126,489 Felton, DE $126,489 Fenwick Island, DE $127,334 Frankford, DE $127,334 Frederica, DE $126,489

Georgetown, DE $126,489 Greenwood, DE $126,489 Harbeson, DE $126,489 Harrington, DE $126,489 Hartly, DE $124,594 Houston, DE $126,489 Kenton, DE $124,655 Laurel, DE $125,161

Yorklyn, DE $123,930

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

Understanding how a Controls 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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$113,645

Average $122,217/year

$132,146

$9,470

Average $10,185/month

$11,012

$2,185

Average $2,350/week

$2,541

$55

Average $59/hour

$64

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$132,146	$11,012	$2,541	$64
Average	$122,217	$10,185	$2,350	$59
25th Percentile	$113,645	$9,470	$2,185	$55

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