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

An Electrical Specialist's salary grows with experience: an Electrician I (0-1 years)earns $55,034, an Electrician II (1-3 years)earns $64,034, an Electrical Specialist (3-5 years)earns $70,582, an Electrician IV (5-7 years)earns $82,586, an Electrical Maintenance Supervisor (7+ years)earns $83,138,

What are the highest paying states for an Electrical Specialist?

Electrical Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Electrical Specialist roles are District of Columbia $77,742, California $77,447, Massachusetts $76,415. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Electrical Specialist roles make?

Salaries for Electrical Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Electrical Test Engineer IV: $143,803; Electrical Engineer Specialist/Project Lead: $143,790; Electrical Design Engineer IV: $143,790; Electrical Engineer IV: $143,788; Electrical Foreman: $92,281.

Electrical Specialist Salary in Delaware

How much does an Electrical Specialist make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Electrical Specialist in Delaware is $71,107 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $84,740
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $62,870 to $78,243
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $55,371

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Electrical Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$78,243	$6,520	$1,505	$38
Average	$71,107	$5,926	$1,367	$34
25th Percentile	$62,870	$5,239	$1,209	$30

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Key Factors That Influence Electrical Specialist Salaries

An Electrical Specialist'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 Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Electrical Specialist'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): $55,034
Early Career (1-2 years): $64,034
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $70,582
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $82,586
Expert (over 8 years): $83,138

Levels	Salary
Electrici... Level Electrical Specialist	$55,034
Electrici... Level Electrical Specialist	$64,034
Electrica... Level Electrical Specialist	$70,582
Electrici... Level Electrical Specialist	$82,586
Electrica... Level Electrical Specialist	$83,138

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

District of Columbia: $77,742.
California: $77,447.
Massachusetts: $76,415.

District of Columbia $77,742 California $77,447 Massachusetts $76,415 Washington $76,134 New Jersey $76,106 Alaska $76,008 Connecticut $75,039 New York $74,646

Hawaii $73,389 Rhode Island $72,799 Maryland $72,399 Minnesota $71,851 Colorado $71,640 Illinois $71,570 Oregon $71,303 Delaware $71,107

New Hampshire $70,983 Virginia $70,707 Pennsylvania $69,899 Nevada $69,492 North Dakota $69,358 Michigan $69,148 Wisconsin $69,071 Vermont $68,916

Texas $68,488 Maine $68,460 Arizona $68,418 Ohio $68,368 Georgia $67,722 Indiana $67,399 Wyoming $67,336 Utah $67,238

Iowa $67,196 Kansas $66,859 Louisiana $66,761 North Carolina $66,725 Missouri $66,711 Florida $66,438 Montana $66,290 Nebraska $66,150

Kentucky $66,072 South Carolina $65,792 Tennessee $65,616 Idaho $65,546 New Mexico $65,033 Oklahoma $64,921 Alabama $64,507 South Dakota $63,811

Arkansas $63,432 West Virginia $63,229 Mississippi $62,618

Top Paying Cities for Electrical Specialists

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: $73,592
Little Creek: $72,911
Magnolia: $73,213

Lincoln, DE $73,592 Little Creek, DE $72,911 Magnolia, DE $73,213 Milford, DE $73,592 Marydel, DE $72,638 Millsboro, DE $73,592 Millville, DE $74,084 Milton, DE $73,592

Nassau, DE $73,592 Ocean View, DE $74,084 Rehoboth Beach, DE $74,084 Seaford, DE $72,820 Selbyville, DE $74,084 Smyrna, DE $72,553 Viola, DE $73,213 Woodside, DE $73,003

Bear, DE $72,020 Newark, DE $72,048 Claymont, DE $72,104 Delaware City, DE $72,048 Hockessin, DE $72,104 Kirkwood, DE $72,048 Middletown, DE $72,406 Montchanin, DE $72,104

New Castle, DE $72,104 Odessa, DE $72,504 Port Penn, DE $71,851 Rockland, DE $72,104 Saint Georges, DE $72,048 Townsend, DE $72,399 Winterthur, DE $72,104 Lewes, DE $73,592

Wilmington, DE $72,104 Dover, DE $72,876 Dover Afb, DE $73,045 Bethany Beach, DE $74,084 Bethel, DE $72,820 Bridgeville, DE $73,592 Camden Wyoming, DE $72,953 Cheswold, DE $72,708

Clayton, DE $72,525 Dagsboro, DE $74,084 Delmar, DE $72,820 Ellendale, DE $73,592 Felton, DE $73,592 Fenwick Island, DE $74,084 Frankford, DE $74,084 Frederica, DE $73,592

Georgetown, DE $73,592 Greenwood, DE $73,592 Harbeson, DE $73,592 Harrington, DE $73,592 Hartly, DE $72,490 Houston, DE $73,592 Kenton, DE $72,525 Laurel, DE $72,820

Yorklyn, DE $72,104

Electrical Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Electrical Specialist'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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$62,870

Average $71,107/year

$78,243

$5,239

Average $5,926/month

$6,520

$1,209

Average $1,367/week

$1,505

$30

Average $34/hour

$38

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$78,243	$6,520	$1,505	$38
Average	$71,107	$5,926	$1,367	$34
25th Percentile	$62,870	$5,239	$1,209	$30

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