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

A Controls Systems Technician's salary grows with experience: a Controls Systems Technician (0-2 years)earns $93,568, a Control & Instrument Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $108,629, a Control & Instrument Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $123,475, a Control & Instrument Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $151,013, a Control & Instrument Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $166,234,

What are the highest paying states for a Controls Systems Technician?

Controls Systems Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Controls Systems Technician roles are District of Columbia $102,781, California $102,391, Massachusetts $101,027. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Controls Systems Technician roles make?

Salaries for Controls Systems Technician level roles vary by specialization: Automation Controls Technician III: $97,000; Equipment & Controls Technician: $89,848; Instrument And Controls Technician: $88,622; Automation Controls Technician II: $87,900; Controls Systems Designer: $82,449.

Controls Systems Technician Salary in Delaware

How much does a Controls Systems Technician make in Delaware?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Controls Systems Technician in Delaware is $94,009 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $45.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $105,470
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $87,289 to $100,008
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $81,172

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Controls Systems Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$100,008	$8,334	$1,923	$48
Average	$94,009	$7,834	$1,808	$45
25th Percentile	$87,289	$7,274	$1,679	$42

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Key Factors That Influence Controls Systems Technician Salaries

A Controls Systems Technician'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 Systems Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Controls Systems Technician'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): $93,568
Early Career (1-2 years): $108,629
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $123,475
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $151,013
Expert (over 8 years): $166,234

Levels	Salary
Controls ... Level Controls Systems Technician	$93,568
Control &... Level Controls Systems Technician	$108,629
Control &... Level Controls Systems Technician	$123,475
Control &... Level Controls Systems Technician	$151,013
Control &... Level Controls Systems Technician	$166,234

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

District of Columbia: $102,781.
California: $102,391.
Massachusetts: $101,027.

District of Columbia $102,781 California $102,391 Massachusetts $101,027 Washington $100,656 New Jersey $100,618 Alaska $100,488 Connecticut $99,207 New York $98,688

Hawaii $97,026 Rhode Island $96,246 Maryland $95,717 Minnesota $94,993 Colorado $94,714 Illinois $94,622 Oregon $94,269 Delaware $94,009

New Hampshire $93,846 Virginia $93,480 Pennsylvania $92,412 Nevada $91,874 North Dakota $91,697 Michigan $91,419 Wisconsin $91,317 Vermont $91,113

Texas $90,546 Maine $90,509 Arizona $90,454 Ohio $90,389 Georgia $89,535 Indiana $89,108 Wyoming $89,024 Utah $88,894

Iowa $88,838 Kansas $88,393 Louisiana $88,263 North Carolina $88,216 Missouri $88,198 Florida $87,836 Montana $87,641 Nebraska $87,455

Kentucky $87,353 South Carolina $86,982 Tennessee $86,750 Idaho $86,657 New Mexico $85,979 Oklahoma $85,831 Alabama $85,283 South Dakota $84,364

Arkansas $83,863 West Virginia $83,593 Mississippi $82,786

Top Paying Cities for Controls Systems Technicians

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: $97,295
Little Creek: $96,395
Magnolia: $96,794

Lincoln, DE $97,295 Little Creek, DE $96,395 Magnolia, DE $96,794 Milford, DE $97,295 Marydel, DE $96,033 Millsboro, DE $97,295 Millville, DE $97,945 Milton, DE $97,295

Nassau, DE $97,295 Ocean View, DE $97,945 Rehoboth Beach, DE $97,945 Seaford, DE $96,274 Selbyville, DE $97,945 Smyrna, DE $95,921 Viola, DE $96,794 Woodside, DE $96,515

Bear, DE $95,216 Newark, DE $95,253 Claymont, DE $95,327 Delaware City, DE $95,253 Hockessin, DE $95,327 Kirkwood, DE $95,253 Middletown, DE $95,726 Montchanin, DE $95,327

New Castle, DE $95,327 Odessa, DE $95,856 Port Penn, DE $94,993 Rockland, DE $95,327 Saint Georges, DE $95,253 Townsend, DE $95,717 Winterthur, DE $95,327 Lewes, DE $97,295

Wilmington, DE $95,327 Dover, DE $96,348 Dover Afb, DE $96,571 Bethany Beach, DE $97,945 Bethel, DE $96,274 Bridgeville, DE $97,295 Camden Wyoming, DE $96,450 Cheswold, DE $96,125

Clayton, DE $95,884 Dagsboro, DE $97,945 Delmar, DE $96,274 Ellendale, DE $97,295 Felton, DE $97,295 Fenwick Island, DE $97,945 Frankford, DE $97,945 Frederica, DE $97,295

Georgetown, DE $97,295 Greenwood, DE $97,295 Harbeson, DE $97,295 Harrington, DE $97,295 Hartly, DE $95,838 Houston, DE $97,295 Kenton, DE $95,884 Laurel, DE $96,274

Yorklyn, DE $95,327

Controls Systems Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Controls Systems Technician'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

$87,289

Average $94,009/year

$100,008

$7,274

Average $7,834/month

$8,334

$1,679

Average $1,808/week

$1,923

$42

Average $45/hour

$48

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$100,008	$8,334	$1,923	$48
Average	$94,009	$7,834	$1,808	$45
25th Percentile	$87,289	$7,274	$1,679	$42

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