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

A Junior Hardware Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $83,628 for beginners, reaching about $85,895 at mid-level, and approach $86,401 for experts.

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

Junior Hardware Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Junior Hardware Engineer roles are District of Columbia $92,584, California $92,233, Massachusetts $91,004. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Junior Hardware Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Hardware Engineer VI: $195,836; Lead Hardware Engineer: $140,135; Senior Hardware Engineer: $114,280; Intermediate Hardware Engineer: $98,550; Electrical Hardware Engineer: $85,395.

Junior Hardware Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Junior Hardware Engineer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Junior Hardware Engineer in Delaware is $84,682 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $97,815
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $77,480 to $91,556
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $70,924

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Junior Hardware Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$91,556	$7,630	$1,761	$44
Average	$84,682	$7,057	$1,629	$41
25th Percentile	$77,480	$6,457	$1,490	$37

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Key Factors That Influence Junior Hardware Engineer Salaries

A Junior Hardware 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 Hardware Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Junior Hardware 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): $83,628
Early Career (1-2 years): $84,379
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $85,895
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $86,199
Expert (over 8 years): $86,401

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Junior Hardware Engineer	$83,628
Intermediate Level Junior Hardware Engineer	$84,379
Senior Level Junior Hardware Engineer	$85,895
Specialist Level Junior Hardware Engineer	$86,199
Expert Level Junior Hardware Engineer	$86,401

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

District of Columbia: $92,584.
California: $92,233.
Massachusetts: $91,004.

District of Columbia $92,584 California $92,233 Massachusetts $91,004 Washington $90,669 New Jersey $90,636 Alaska $90,519 Connecticut $89,365 New York $88,897

Hawaii $87,400 Rhode Island $86,698 Maryland $86,221 Minnesota $85,569 Colorado $85,318 Illinois $85,234 Oregon $84,916 Delaware $84,682

New Hampshire $84,535 Virginia $84,206 Pennsylvania $83,244 Nevada $82,759 North Dakota $82,600 Michigan $82,349 Wisconsin $82,257 Vermont $82,073

Texas $81,563 Maine $81,530 Arizona $81,480 Ohio $81,421 Georgia $80,652 Indiana $80,267 Wyoming $80,192 Utah $80,075

Iowa $80,025 Kansas $79,623 Louisiana $79,506 North Carolina $79,464 Missouri $79,448 Florida $79,122 Montana $78,946 Nebraska $78,779

Kentucky $78,687 South Carolina $78,352 Tennessee $78,143 Idaho $78,060 New Mexico $77,449 Oklahoma $77,315 Alabama $76,822 South Dakota $75,994

Arkansas $75,543 West Virginia $75,300 Mississippi $74,573

Top Paying Cities for Junior Hardware 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: $87,642
Little Creek: $86,831
Magnolia: $87,191

Lincoln, DE $87,642 Little Creek, DE $86,831 Magnolia, DE $87,191 Milford, DE $87,642 Marydel, DE $86,505 Millsboro, DE $87,642 Millville, DE $88,228 Milton, DE $87,642

Nassau, DE $87,642 Ocean View, DE $88,228 Rehoboth Beach, DE $88,228 Seaford, DE $86,723 Selbyville, DE $88,228 Smyrna, DE $86,405 Viola, DE $87,191 Woodside, DE $86,940

Bear, DE $85,769 Newark, DE $85,803 Claymont, DE $85,870 Delaware City, DE $85,803 Hockessin, DE $85,870 Kirkwood, DE $85,803 Middletown, DE $86,229 Montchanin, DE $85,870

New Castle, DE $85,870 Odessa, DE $86,346 Port Penn, DE $85,569 Rockland, DE $85,870 Saint Georges, DE $85,803 Townsend, DE $86,221 Winterthur, DE $85,870 Lewes, DE $87,642

Wilmington, DE $85,870 Dover, DE $86,790 Dover Afb, DE $86,990 Bethany Beach, DE $88,228 Bethel, DE $86,723 Bridgeville, DE $87,642 Camden Wyoming, DE $86,881 Cheswold, DE $86,589

Clayton, DE $86,371 Dagsboro, DE $88,228 Delmar, DE $86,723 Ellendale, DE $87,642 Felton, DE $87,642 Fenwick Island, DE $88,228 Frankford, DE $88,228 Frederica, DE $87,642

Georgetown, DE $87,642 Greenwood, DE $87,642 Harbeson, DE $87,642 Harrington, DE $87,642 Hartly, DE $86,330 Houston, DE $87,642 Kenton, DE $86,371 Laurel, DE $86,723

Yorklyn, DE $85,870

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

Understanding how a Junior Hardware 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

$77,480

Average $84,682/year

$91,556

$6,457

Average $7,057/month

$7,630

$1,490

Average $1,629/week

$1,761

$37

Average $41/hour

$44

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$91,556	$7,630	$1,761	$44
Average	$84,682	$7,057	$1,629	$41
25th Percentile	$77,480	$6,457	$1,490	$37

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