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

An Electrical Hardware Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $85,403 for beginners, reaching about $87,718 at mid-level, and approach $88,235 for experts.

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

Electrical Hardware Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Electrical Hardware Engineer roles are District of Columbia $94,549, California $94,191, Massachusetts $92,935. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Electrical Hardware Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Hardware Engineer VI: $195,836; Electrical Controls Engineer Senior: $121,601; Electrical Controls Engineer III: $121,561; Senior Hardware Engineer: $114,280; Electrical Controls Engineer: $101,001.

Electrical Hardware Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Electrical Hardware Engineer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Electrical Hardware Engineer in Delaware is $86,480 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $42.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $99,891
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $79,125 to $93,500
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $72,429

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Electrical Hardware Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$93,500	$7,792	$1,798	$45
Average	$86,480	$7,207	$1,663	$42
25th Percentile	$79,125	$6,594	$1,522	$38

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Key Factors That Influence Electrical Hardware Engineer Salaries

An Electrical Hardware 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 Hardware Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Electrical Hardware 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): $85,403
Early Career (1-2 years): $86,170
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $87,718
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $88,028
Expert (over 8 years): $88,235

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Electrical Hardware Engineer	$85,403
Intermediate Level Electrical Hardware Engineer	$86,170
Senior Level Electrical Hardware Engineer	$87,718
Specialist Level Electrical Hardware Engineer	$88,028
Expert Level Electrical Hardware Engineer	$88,235

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

District of Columbia: $94,549.
California: $94,191.
Massachusetts: $92,935.

District of Columbia $94,549 California $94,191 Massachusetts $92,935 Washington $92,594 New Jersey $92,560 Alaska $92,440 Connecticut $91,262 New York $90,784

Hawaii $89,255 Rhode Island $88,538 Maryland $88,051 Minnesota $87,385 Colorado $87,129 Illinois $87,043 Oregon $86,719 Delaware $86,480

New Hampshire $86,329 Virginia $85,993 Pennsylvania $85,011 Nevada $84,516 North Dakota $84,353 Michigan $84,097 Wisconsin $84,003 Vermont $83,815

Texas $83,294 Maine $83,260 Arizona $83,209 Ohio $83,149 Georgia $82,364 Indiana $81,971 Wyoming $81,894 Utah $81,774

Iowa $81,723 Kansas $81,313 Louisiana $81,194 North Carolina $81,151 Missouri $81,134 Florida $80,801 Montana $80,622 Nebraska $80,451

Kentucky $80,357 South Carolina $80,015 Tennessee $79,802 Idaho $79,716 New Mexico $79,093 Oklahoma $78,956 Alabama $78,452 South Dakota $77,607

Arkansas $77,146 West Virginia $76,898 Mississippi $76,155

Top Paying Cities for Electrical Hardware 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: $89,503
Little Creek: $88,674
Magnolia: $89,041

Lincoln, DE $89,503 Little Creek, DE $88,674 Magnolia, DE $89,041 Milford, DE $89,503 Marydel, DE $88,341 Millsboro, DE $89,503 Millville, DE $90,100 Milton, DE $89,503

Nassau, DE $89,503 Ocean View, DE $90,100 Rehoboth Beach, DE $90,100 Seaford, DE $88,563 Selbyville, DE $90,100 Smyrna, DE $88,239 Viola, DE $89,041 Woodside, DE $88,785

Bear, DE $87,590 Newark, DE $87,624 Claymont, DE $87,692 Delaware City, DE $87,624 Hockessin, DE $87,692 Kirkwood, DE $87,624 Middletown, DE $88,059 Montchanin, DE $87,692

New Castle, DE $87,692 Odessa, DE $88,179 Port Penn, DE $87,385 Rockland, DE $87,692 Saint Georges, DE $87,624 Townsend, DE $88,051 Winterthur, DE $87,692 Lewes, DE $89,503

Wilmington, DE $87,692 Dover, DE $88,632 Dover Afb, DE $88,837 Bethany Beach, DE $90,100 Bethel, DE $88,563 Bridgeville, DE $89,503 Camden Wyoming, DE $88,726 Cheswold, DE $88,427

Clayton, DE $88,205 Dagsboro, DE $90,100 Delmar, DE $88,563 Ellendale, DE $89,503 Felton, DE $89,503 Fenwick Island, DE $90,100 Frankford, DE $90,100 Frederica, DE $89,503

Georgetown, DE $89,503 Greenwood, DE $89,503 Harbeson, DE $89,503 Harrington, DE $89,503 Hartly, DE $88,162 Houston, DE $89,503 Kenton, DE $88,205 Laurel, DE $88,563

Yorklyn, DE $87,692

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

Understanding how an Electrical Hardware 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 January 01, 2026

$79,125

Average $86,480/year

$93,500

$6,594

Average $7,207/month

$7,792

$1,522

Average $1,663/week

$1,798

$38

Average $42/hour

$45

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$93,500	$7,792	$1,798	$45
Average	$86,480	$7,207	$1,663	$42
25th Percentile	$79,125	$6,594	$1,522	$38

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