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: an Electrical Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $102,080, an Electrical Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $124,164, an Junior Engineer (7+ years)earns $147,841, an Electrical Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $171,518, an Electrical Engineer VI (10-12 years)earns $206,435,

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 $162,304, California $161,689, Massachusetts $159,534. 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: $101,518; Junior RF Engineer: $100,723; Junior Project Engineer: $88,897; Junior Process Engineer: $85,328; Junior Hardware Engineer: $83,621.

Junior Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Junior Engineer make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Junior Engineer in Delaware is $148,452 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): $164,316
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $137,485 to $156,756
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $127,501

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Junior Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$156,756	$13,063	$3,015	$75
Average	$148,452	$12,371	$2,855	$71
25th Percentile	$137,485	$11,457	$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): $102,080
Early Career (1-2 years): $124,164
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $147,841
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $171,518
Expert (over 8 years): $206,435

Levels	Salary
Electrica... Level Junior Engineer	$102,080
Electrica... Level Junior Engineer	$124,164
Junior En... Level Junior Engineer	$147,841
Electrica... Level Junior Engineer	$171,518
Electrica... Level Junior Engineer	$206,435

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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: $162,304.
California: $161,689.
Massachusetts: $159,534.

District of Columbia $162,304 California $161,689 Massachusetts $159,534 Washington $158,948 New Jersey $158,889 Alaska $158,684 Connecticut $156,661 New York $155,840

Hawaii $153,216 Rhode Island $151,985 Maryland $151,149 Minnesota $150,006 Colorado $149,566 Illinois $149,419 Oregon $148,862 Delaware $148,452

New Hampshire $148,194 Virginia $147,616 Pennsylvania $145,930 Nevada $145,080 North Dakota $144,802 Michigan $144,362 Wisconsin $144,201 Vermont $143,878

Texas $142,984 Maine $142,925 Arizona $142,837 Ohio $142,735 Georgia $141,386 Indiana $140,712 Wyoming $140,580 Utah $140,375

Iowa $140,287 Kansas $139,583 Louisiana $139,378 North Carolina $139,304 Missouri $139,275 Florida $138,703 Montana $138,396 Nebraska $138,102

Kentucky $137,941 South Carolina $137,355 Tennessee $136,988 Idaho $136,842 New Mexico $135,772 Oklahoma $135,537 Alabama $134,672 South Dakota $133,221

Arkansas $132,429 West Virginia $132,004 Mississippi $130,729

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: $147,783
Little Creek: $148,865
Magnolia: $148,651

Lincoln, DE $147,783 Little Creek, DE $148,865 Magnolia, DE $148,651 Milford, DE $148,159 Marydel, DE $148,402 Millsboro, DE $147,163 Millville, DE $147,390 Milton, DE $147,645

Nassau, DE $147,752 Ocean View, DE $147,365 Rehoboth Beach, DE $147,648 Seaford, DE $147,732 Selbyville, DE $147,121 Smyrna, DE $148,968 Viola, DE $148,282 Woodside, DE $148,680

Bear, DE $148,337 Newark, DE $148,282 Claymont, DE $148,585 Delaware City, DE $148,430 Hockessin, DE $148,268 Kirkwood, DE $148,402 Middletown, DE $148,459 Montchanin, DE $148,302

New Castle, DE $148,324 Odessa, DE $148,532 Port Penn, DE $148,632 Rockland, DE $148,317 Saint Georges, DE $148,412 Townsend, DE $148,641 Winterthur, DE $148,334 Lewes, DE $147,703

Wilmington, DE $148,276 Dover, DE $148,865 Dover Afb, DE $148,081 Bethany Beach, DE $147,210 Bethel, DE $147,363 Bridgeville, DE $147,710 Camden Wyoming, DE $148,446 Cheswold, DE $148,817

Clayton, DE $148,821 Dagsboro, DE $147,107 Delmar, DE $146,871 Ellendale, DE $147,317 Felton, DE $148,147 Fenwick Island, DE $147,140 Frankford, DE $146,883 Frederica, DE $148,293

Georgetown, DE $147,052 Greenwood, DE $147,733 Harbeson, DE $147,209 Harrington, DE $147,959 Hartly, DE $148,419 Houston, DE $147,748 Kenton, DE $148,828 Laurel, DE $146,964

Yorklyn, DE $148,312

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 June 01, 2026

$137,485

Average $148,452/year

$156,756

$11,457

Average $12,371/month

$13,063

$2,644

Average $2,855/week

$3,015

$66

Average $71/hour

$75

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$156,756	$13,063	$3,015	$75
Average	$148,452	$12,371	$2,855	$71
25th Percentile	$137,485	$11,457	$2,644	$66

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