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

A Junior Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $141,905 for beginners, reaching about $143,601 at mid-level, and approach $151,136 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Junior Engineer?

Junior Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Junior Engineer roles are District of Columbia $162,306, California $161,690, Massachusetts $159,535. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Junior Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Junior Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Junior Systems Engineer: $101,500; Junior RF Engineer: $100,728; Junior Product Engineer: $89,617; Junior Hardware Engineer: $83,620; Junior Electrical Engineer: $82,758.

Junior Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Junior Engineer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Junior Engineer in Delaware is $148,453 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $71.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $164,298
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $137,493 to $156,747
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $127,515

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Junior Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$156,747	$13,062	$3,014	$75
Average	$148,453	$12,371	$2,855	$71
25th Percentile	$137,493	$11,458	$2,644	$66

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Key Factors That Influence Junior Engineer Salaries

A Junior 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 Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Junior 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): $141,905
Early Career (1-2 years): $142,753
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $143,601
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $146,655
Expert (over 8 years): $151,136

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Junior Engineer	$141,905
Intermediate Level Junior Engineer	$142,753
Senior Level Junior Engineer	$143,601
Specialist Level Junior Engineer	$146,655
Expert Level Junior Engineer	$151,136

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

District of Columbia: $162,306.
California: $161,690.
Massachusetts: $159,535.

District of Columbia $162,306 California $161,690 Massachusetts $159,535 Washington $158,949 New Jersey $158,890 Alaska $158,685 Connecticut $156,662 New York $155,841

Hawaii $153,217 Rhode Island $151,986 Maryland $151,150 Minnesota $150,007 Colorado $149,567 Illinois $149,420 Oregon $148,863 Delaware $148,453

New Hampshire $148,195 Virginia $147,617 Pennsylvania $145,931 Nevada $145,081 North Dakota $144,803 Michigan $144,363 Wisconsin $144,202 Vermont $143,879

Texas $142,985 Maine $142,926 Arizona $142,838 Ohio $142,736 Georgia $141,387 Indiana $140,713 Wyoming $140,581 Utah $140,376

Iowa $140,288 Kansas $139,584 Louisiana $139,379 North Carolina $139,305 Missouri $139,276 Florida $138,704 Montana $138,397 Nebraska $138,103

Kentucky $137,942 South Carolina $137,356 Tennessee $136,989 Idaho $136,843 New Mexico $135,773 Oklahoma $135,538 Alabama $134,673 South Dakota $133,222

Arkansas $132,430 West Virginia $132,005 Mississippi $130,730

Top Paying Cities for Junior 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: $153,642
Little Creek: $152,220
Magnolia: $152,850

Lincoln, DE $153,642 Little Creek, DE $152,220 Magnolia, DE $152,850 Milford, DE $153,642 Marydel, DE $151,648 Millsboro, DE $153,642 Millville, DE $154,668 Milton, DE $153,642

Nassau, DE $153,642 Ocean View, DE $154,668 Rehoboth Beach, DE $154,668 Seaford, DE $152,030 Selbyville, DE $154,668 Smyrna, DE $151,472 Viola, DE $152,850 Woodside, DE $152,411

Bear, DE $150,358 Newark, DE $150,417 Claymont, DE $150,534 Delaware City, DE $150,417 Hockessin, DE $150,534 Kirkwood, DE $150,417 Middletown, DE $151,165 Montchanin, DE $150,534

New Castle, DE $150,534 Odessa, DE $151,370 Port Penn, DE $150,007 Rockland, DE $150,534 Saint Georges, DE $150,417 Townsend, DE $151,150 Winterthur, DE $150,534 Lewes, DE $153,642

Wilmington, DE $150,534 Dover, DE $152,147 Dover Afb, DE $152,499 Bethany Beach, DE $154,668 Bethel, DE $152,030 Bridgeville, DE $153,642 Camden Wyoming, DE $152,308 Cheswold, DE $151,795

Clayton, DE $151,414 Dagsboro, DE $154,668 Delmar, DE $152,030 Ellendale, DE $153,642 Felton, DE $153,642 Fenwick Island, DE $154,668 Frankford, DE $154,668 Frederica, DE $153,642

Georgetown, DE $153,642 Greenwood, DE $153,642 Harbeson, DE $153,642 Harrington, DE $153,642 Hartly, DE $151,341 Houston, DE $153,642 Kenton, DE $151,414 Laurel, DE $152,030

Yorklyn, DE $150,534

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

Understanding how a Junior 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

$137,493

Average $148,453/year

$156,747

$11,458

Average $12,371/month

$13,062

$2,644

Average $2,855/week

$3,014

$66

Average $71/hour

$75

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$156,747	$13,062	$3,014	$75
Average	$148,453	$12,371	$2,855	$71
25th Percentile	$137,493	$11,458	$2,644	$66

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