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

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

How does experience change an Installer's salary?

An Installer's salary grows with experience: starting around $104,884 for beginners, reaching about $106,971 at mid-level, and approach $116,472 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Installer?

Installer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Installer roles are District of Columbia $120,303, California $119,846, Massachusetts $118,249. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Installer roles make?

Salaries for Installer level roles vary by specialization: Internet Installer: $67,751; Granite Installer: $63,513; Gutter Installer: $55,863; Drywall Installer: $54,230; Fence Installer: $52,185.

Installer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Installer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Installer in Delaware is $110,035 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $53.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $135,378
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $100,569 to $123,300
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $91,950

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Installer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$123,300	$10,275	$2,371	$59
Average	$110,035	$9,170	$2,116	$53
25th Percentile	$100,569	$8,381	$1,934	$48

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Key Factors That Influence Installer Salaries

An Installer'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 Installer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Installer'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): $104,884
Early Career (1-2 years): $105,580
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $106,971
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $112,961
Expert (over 8 years): $116,472

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Installer	$104,884
Intermediate Level Installer	$105,580
Senior Level Installer	$106,971
Specialist Level Installer	$112,961
Expert Level Installer	$116,472

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

District of Columbia: $120,303.
California: $119,846.
Massachusetts: $118,249.

District of Columbia $120,303 California $119,846 Massachusetts $118,249 Washington $117,815 New Jersey $117,771 Alaska $117,619 Connecticut $116,120 New York $115,511

Hawaii $113,566 Rhode Island $112,654 Maryland $112,034 Minnesota $111,187 Colorado $110,861 Illinois $110,752 Oregon $110,339 Delaware $110,035

New Hampshire $109,844 Virginia $109,416 Pennsylvania $108,166 Nevada $107,536 North Dakota $107,329 Michigan $107,003 Wisconsin $106,884 Vermont $106,645

Texas $105,982 Maine $105,939 Arizona $105,873 Ohio $105,797 Georgia $104,798 Indiana $104,298 Wyoming $104,200 Utah $104,048

Iowa $103,983 Kansas $103,461 Louisiana $103,309 North Carolina $103,255 Missouri $103,233 Florida $102,809 Montana $102,581 Nebraska $102,364

Kentucky $102,244 South Carolina $101,810 Tennessee $101,538 Idaho $101,429 New Mexico $100,636 Oklahoma $100,462 Alabama $99,821 South Dakota $98,746

Arkansas $98,159 West Virginia $97,844 Mississippi $96,899

Top Paying Cities for Installers

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: $113,881
Little Creek: $112,827
Magnolia: $113,295

Lincoln, DE $113,881 Little Creek, DE $112,827 Magnolia, DE $113,295 Milford, DE $113,881 Marydel, DE $112,404 Millsboro, DE $113,881 Millville, DE $114,642 Milton, DE $113,881

Nassau, DE $113,881 Ocean View, DE $114,642 Rehoboth Beach, DE $114,642 Seaford, DE $112,686 Selbyville, DE $114,642 Smyrna, DE $112,273 Viola, DE $113,295 Woodside, DE $112,969

Bear, DE $111,447 Newark, DE $111,491 Claymont, DE $111,578 Delaware City, DE $111,491 Hockessin, DE $111,578 Kirkwood, DE $111,491 Middletown, DE $112,045 Montchanin, DE $111,578

New Castle, DE $111,578 Odessa, DE $112,197 Port Penn, DE $111,187 Rockland, DE $111,578 Saint Georges, DE $111,491 Townsend, DE $112,034 Winterthur, DE $111,578 Lewes, DE $113,881

Wilmington, DE $111,578 Dover, DE $112,773 Dover Afb, DE $113,034 Bethany Beach, DE $114,642 Bethel, DE $112,686 Bridgeville, DE $113,881 Camden Wyoming, DE $112,893 Cheswold, DE $112,512

Clayton, DE $112,230 Dagsboro, DE $114,642 Delmar, DE $112,686 Ellendale, DE $113,881 Felton, DE $113,881 Fenwick Island, DE $114,642 Frankford, DE $114,642 Frederica, DE $113,881

Georgetown, DE $113,881 Greenwood, DE $113,881 Harbeson, DE $113,881 Harrington, DE $113,881 Hartly, DE $112,175 Houston, DE $113,881 Kenton, DE $112,230 Laurel, DE $112,686

Yorklyn, DE $111,578

Installer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Installer'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

$100,569

Average $110,035/year

$123,300

$8,381

Average $9,170/month

$10,275

$1,934

Average $2,116/week

$2,371

$48

Average $53/hour

$59

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$123,300	$10,275	$2,371	$59
Average	$110,035	$9,170	$2,116	$53
25th Percentile	$100,569	$8,381	$1,934	$48

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