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

A Junior Electrical Engineer's salary grows with experience: an Junior Electrical Engineer (0-2 years)earns $83,229, an Electrical Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $100,886, an Electrical Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $122,708, an Electrical Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $146,108, an Electrical Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $169,514,

What are the highest paying states for a Junior Electrical Engineer?

Junior Electrical Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Junior Electrical Engineer roles are District of Columbia $91,626, California $91,278, Massachusetts $90,062. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Junior Electrical Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Electrical Engineer VI: $200,779; Electrical Test Engineer IV: $143,803; Electrical Design Engineer IV: $143,790; Electrical Engineer Specialist/Project Lead: $143,790; Electrical Controls Engineer III: $122,438.

Junior Electrical Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Junior Electrical Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Junior Electrical Engineer in Delaware is $83,806 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $98,782
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $76,171 to $91,645
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $69,221

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Junior Electrical Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$91,645	$7,637	$1,762	$44
Average	$83,806	$6,984	$1,612	$40
25th Percentile	$76,171	$6,348	$1,465	$37

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Key Factors That Influence Junior Electrical Engineer Salaries

A Junior Electrical 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 Junior Electrical Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Junior Electrical 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): $83,229
Early Career (1-2 years): $100,886
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $122,708
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $146,108
Expert (over 8 years): $169,514

Levels	Salary
Junior El... Level Junior Electrical Engineer	$83,229
Electrica... Level Junior Electrical Engineer	$100,886
Electrica... Level Junior Electrical Engineer	$122,708
Electrica... Level Junior Electrical Engineer	$146,108
Electrica... Level Junior Electrical Engineer	$169,514

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

District of Columbia: $91,626.
California: $91,278.
Massachusetts: $90,062.

District of Columbia $91,626 California $91,278 Massachusetts $90,062 Washington $89,731 New Jersey $89,698 Alaska $89,582 Connecticut $88,440 New York $87,977

Hawaii $86,495 Rhode Island $85,800 Maryland $85,328 Minnesota $84,683 Colorado $84,435 Illinois $84,352 Oregon $84,037 Delaware $83,806

New Hampshire $83,660 Virginia $83,334 Pennsylvania $82,382 Nevada $81,902 North Dakota $81,745 Michigan $81,497 Wisconsin $81,406 Vermont $81,224

Texas $80,719 Maine $80,686 Arizona $80,636 Ohio $80,578 Georgia $79,817 Indiana $79,436 Wyoming $79,362 Utah $79,246

Iowa $79,196 Kansas $78,799 Louisiana $78,683 North Carolina $78,642 Missouri $78,625 Florida $78,302 Montana $78,129 Nebraska $77,963

Kentucky $77,872 South Carolina $77,541 Tennessee $77,334 Idaho $77,252 New Mexico $76,647 Oklahoma $76,515 Alabama $76,027 South Dakota $75,207

Arkansas $74,761 West Virginia $74,521 Mississippi $73,801

Top Paying Cities for Junior Electrical 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: $83,428
Little Creek: $84,039
Magnolia: $83,918

Lincoln, DE $83,428 Little Creek, DE $84,039 Magnolia, DE $83,918 Milford, DE $83,640 Marydel, DE $83,778 Millsboro, DE $83,078 Millville, DE $83,207 Milton, DE $83,351

Nassau, DE $83,411 Ocean View, DE $83,192 Rehoboth Beach, DE $83,352 Seaford, DE $83,399 Selbyville, DE $83,054 Smyrna, DE $84,097 Viola, DE $83,710 Woodside, DE $83,935

Bear, DE $83,741 Newark, DE $83,710 Claymont, DE $83,881 Delaware City, DE $83,793 Hockessin, DE $83,702 Kirkwood, DE $83,778 Middletown, DE $83,810 Montchanin, DE $83,721

New Castle, DE $83,734 Odessa, DE $83,851 Port Penn, DE $83,907 Rockland, DE $83,730 Saint Georges, DE $83,783 Townsend, DE $83,912 Winterthur, DE $83,739 Lewes, DE $83,383

Wilmington, DE $83,706 Dover, DE $84,039 Dover Afb, DE $83,596 Bethany Beach, DE $83,105 Bethel, DE $83,191 Bridgeville, DE $83,387 Camden Wyoming, DE $83,802 Cheswold, DE $84,012

Clayton, DE $84,014 Dagsboro, DE $83,047 Delmar, DE $82,914 Ellendale, DE $83,165 Felton, DE $83,634 Fenwick Island, DE $83,065 Frankford, DE $82,920 Frederica, DE $83,716

Georgetown, DE $83,015 Greenwood, DE $83,400 Harbeson, DE $83,104 Harrington, DE $83,528 Hartly, DE $83,787 Houston, DE $83,408 Kenton, DE $84,018 Laurel, DE $82,966

Yorklyn, DE $83,727

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

Understanding how a Junior Electrical 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 May 01, 2026

$76,171

Average $83,806/year

$91,645

$6,348

Average $6,984/month

$7,637

$1,465

Average $1,612/week

$1,762

$37

Average $40/hour

$44

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$91,645	$7,637	$1,762	$44
Average	$83,806	$6,984	$1,612	$40
25th Percentile	$76,171	$6,348	$1,465	$37

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