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

A Facilities Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $77,836 for beginners, reaching about $79,670 at mid-level, and approach $80,759 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Facilities Engineer?

Facilities Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Facilities Engineer roles are District of Columbia $86,271, California $85,944, Massachusetts $84,798. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Facilities Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Facilities Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Facilities Engineer V: $150,276; Facilities Engineer IV: $134,451; Facilities Design Engineer III: $115,453; Facilities Engineer III: $112,191; Facilities Design Engineer II: $97,385.

Facilities Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Facilities Engineer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Facilities Engineer in Delaware is $78,908 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $93,052
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $71,930 to $86,311
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $65,577

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Facilities Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$86,311	$7,193	$1,660	$41
Average	$78,908	$6,576	$1,517	$38
25th Percentile	$71,930	$5,994	$1,383	$35

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Key Factors That Influence Facilities Engineer Salaries

A Facilities 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 Facilities Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Facilities 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): $77,836
Early Career (1-2 years): $78,364
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $79,670
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $80,541
Expert (over 8 years): $80,759

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Facilities Engineer	$77,836
Intermediate Level Facilities Engineer	$78,364
Senior Level Facilities Engineer	$79,670
Specialist Level Facilities Engineer	$80,541
Expert Level Facilities Engineer	$80,759

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

District of Columbia: $86,271.
California: $85,944.
Massachusetts: $84,798.

District of Columbia $86,271 California $85,944 Massachusetts $84,798 Washington $84,487 New Jersey $84,456 Alaska $84,347 Connecticut $83,271 New York $82,835

Hawaii $81,440 Rhode Island $80,786 Maryland $80,342 Minnesota $79,734 Colorado $79,500 Illinois $79,422 Oregon $79,126 Delaware $78,908

New Hampshire $78,771 Virginia $78,464 Pennsylvania $77,568 Nevada $77,116 North Dakota $76,968 Michigan $76,734 Wisconsin $76,648 Vermont $76,477

Texas $76,002 Maine $75,970 Arizona $75,924 Ohio $75,869 Georgia $75,152 Indiana $74,794 Wyoming $74,724 Utah $74,615

Iowa $74,568 Kansas $74,194 Louisiana $74,085 North Carolina $74,046 Missouri $74,030 Florida $73,726 Montana $73,563 Nebraska $73,407

Kentucky $73,321 South Carolina $73,009 Tennessee $72,815 Idaho $72,737 New Mexico $72,168 Oklahoma $72,043 Alabama $71,584 South Dakota $70,812

Arkansas $70,391 West Virginia $70,165 Mississippi $69,488

Top Paying Cities for Facilities 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: $81,666
Little Creek: $80,910
Magnolia: $81,245

Lincoln, DE $81,666 Little Creek, DE $80,910 Magnolia, DE $81,245 Milford, DE $81,666 Marydel, DE $80,606 Millsboro, DE $81,666 Millville, DE $82,212 Milton, DE $81,666

Nassau, DE $81,666 Ocean View, DE $82,212 Rehoboth Beach, DE $82,212 Seaford, DE $80,809 Selbyville, DE $82,212 Smyrna, DE $80,513 Viola, DE $81,245 Woodside, DE $81,012

Bear, DE $79,921 Newark, DE $79,952 Claymont, DE $80,014 Delaware City, DE $79,952 Hockessin, DE $80,014 Kirkwood, DE $79,952 Middletown, DE $80,349 Montchanin, DE $80,014

New Castle, DE $80,014 Odessa, DE $80,458 Port Penn, DE $79,734 Rockland, DE $80,014 Saint Georges, DE $79,952 Townsend, DE $80,342 Winterthur, DE $80,014 Lewes, DE $81,666

Wilmington, DE $80,014 Dover, DE $80,871 Dover Afb, DE $81,058 Bethany Beach, DE $82,212 Bethel, DE $80,809 Bridgeville, DE $81,666 Camden Wyoming, DE $80,957 Cheswold, DE $80,684

Clayton, DE $80,482 Dagsboro, DE $82,212 Delmar, DE $80,809 Ellendale, DE $81,666 Felton, DE $81,666 Fenwick Island, DE $82,212 Frankford, DE $82,212 Frederica, DE $81,666

Georgetown, DE $81,666 Greenwood, DE $81,666 Harbeson, DE $81,666 Harrington, DE $81,666 Hartly, DE $80,443 Houston, DE $81,666 Kenton, DE $80,482 Laurel, DE $80,809

Yorklyn, DE $80,014

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

Understanding how a Facilities 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

$71,930

Average $78,908/year

$86,311

$5,994

Average $6,576/month

$7,193

$1,383

Average $1,517/week

$1,660

$35

Average $38/hour

$41

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$86,311	$7,193	$1,660	$41
Average	$78,908	$6,576	$1,517	$38
25th Percentile	$71,930	$5,994	$1,383	$35

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