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

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Electrical Design Engineer?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Electrical Design Engineer roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Electrical Design Engineer's salary?

An Electrical Design Engineer's salary grows with experience: an Electrical Design Engineer (0-2 years)earns $80,581, an Electrical Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $97,675, an Electrical Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $118,807, an Electrical Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $141,462, an Electrical Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $164,113,

What are the highest paying states for an Electrical Design Engineer?

Electrical Design Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Electrical Design Engineer roles are District of Columbia $88,711, California $88,374, Massachusetts $87,197. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Electrical Design Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Electrical Design Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Electrical Design Engineer VI: $200,770; Electrical Engineer VI: $200,769; Electrical Design Engineer V: $166,810; Electrical Design Engineer IV: $143,790; Electrical Design Engineer III: $120,760.

Electrical Design Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Electrical Design Engineer make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Electrical Design Engineer in Delaware is $81,139 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $95,643
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $73,748 to $88,731
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $67,018

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Electrical Design Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,731	$7,394	$1,706	$43
Average	$81,139	$6,762	$1,560	$39
25th Percentile	$73,748	$6,146	$1,418	$35

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Key Factors That Influence Electrical Design Engineer Salaries

An Electrical Design 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 Electrical Design Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Electrical Design 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): $80,581
Early Career (1-2 years): $97,675
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $118,807
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $141,462
Expert (over 8 years): $164,113

Levels	Salary
Electrica... Level Electrical Design Engineer	$80,581
Electrica... Level Electrical Design Engineer	$97,675
Electrica... Level Electrical Design Engineer	$118,807
Electrica... Level Electrical Design Engineer	$141,462
Electrica... Level Electrical Design Engineer	$164,113

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

District of Columbia: $88,711.
California: $88,374.
Massachusetts: $87,197.

District of Columbia $88,711 California $88,374 Massachusetts $87,197 Washington $86,876 New Jersey $86,844 Alaska $86,732 Connecticut $85,626 New York $85,178

Hawaii $83,743 Rhode Island $83,070 Maryland $82,614 Minnesota $81,989 Colorado $81,748 Illinois $81,668 Oregon $81,364 Delaware $81,139

New Hampshire $80,998 Virginia $80,683 Pennsylvania $79,761 Nevada $79,297 North Dakota $79,144 Michigan $78,904 Wisconsin $78,816 Vermont $78,640

Texas $78,151 Maine $78,119 Arizona $78,071 Ohio $78,015 Georgia $77,278 Indiana $76,909 Wyoming $76,837 Utah $76,725

Iowa $76,677 Kansas $76,292 Louisiana $76,180 North Carolina $76,140 Missouri $76,124 Florida $75,811 Montana $75,643 Nebraska $75,483

Kentucky $75,395 South Carolina $75,074 Tennessee $74,874 Idaho $74,794 New Mexico $74,209 Oklahoma $74,081 Alabama $73,608 South Dakota $72,815

Arkansas $72,382 West Virginia $72,150 Mississippi $71,453

Top Paying Cities for Electrical Design 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: $80,774
Little Creek: $81,365
Magnolia: $81,248

Lincoln, DE $80,774 Little Creek, DE $81,365 Magnolia, DE $81,248 Milford, DE $80,979 Marydel, DE $81,112 Millsboro, DE $80,435 Millville, DE $80,559 Milton, DE $80,699

Nassau, DE $80,757 Ocean View, DE $80,546 Rehoboth Beach, DE $80,700 Seaford, DE $80,746 Selbyville, DE $80,412 Smyrna, DE $81,421 Viola, DE $81,047 Woodside, DE $81,264

Bear, DE $81,077 Newark, DE $81,047 Claymont, DE $81,212 Delaware City, DE $81,127 Hockessin, DE $81,039 Kirkwood, DE $81,112 Middletown, DE $81,143 Montchanin, DE $81,058

New Castle, DE $81,070 Odessa, DE $81,184 Port Penn, DE $81,238 Rockland, DE $81,066 Saint Georges, DE $81,118 Townsend, DE $81,243 Winterthur, DE $81,075 Lewes, DE $80,730

Wilmington, DE $81,043 Dover, DE $81,365 Dover Afb, DE $80,937 Bethany Beach, DE $80,461 Bethel, DE $80,544 Bridgeville, DE $80,734 Camden Wyoming, DE $81,136 Cheswold, DE $81,339

Clayton, DE $81,341 Dagsboro, DE $80,405 Delmar, DE $80,276 Ellendale, DE $80,519 Felton, DE $80,973 Fenwick Island, DE $80,422 Frankford, DE $80,282 Frederica, DE $81,053

Georgetown, DE $80,374 Greenwood, DE $80,747 Harbeson, DE $80,460 Harrington, DE $80,870 Hartly, DE $81,122 Houston, DE $80,755 Kenton, DE $81,345 Laurel, DE $80,326

Yorklyn, DE $81,063

Electrical Design Engineer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Electrical Design 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 Financial Services and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Electrical Design Engineer positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Electrical Design Engineer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Electrical Design Engineer

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services	$97,367	$47.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$97,367	$47.0	20%
Biotechnology	$93,310	$45.0	15%
Software & Networking	$93,310	$45.0	15%
Energy & Utilities	$89,253	$43.0	10%

Electrical Design Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Electrical Design 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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$73,748

Average $81,139/year

$88,731

$6,146

Average $6,762/month

$7,394

$1,418

Average $1,560/week

$1,706

$35

Average $39/hour

$43

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,731	$7,394	$1,706	$43
Average	$81,139	$6,762	$1,560	$39
25th Percentile	$73,748	$6,146	$1,418	$35

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