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

A Maintenance Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $103,078 for beginners, reaching about $106,072 at mid-level, and approach $111,515 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Maintenance Engineer?

Maintenance Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Maintenance Engineer roles are District of Columbia $115,970, California $115,530, Massachusetts $113,991. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Maintenance Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Maintenance Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Maintenance Reliability Engineer: $113,124; Equipment Maintenance Engineer: $109,021; Plant Maintenance Engineer: $99,193; Hospital Maintenance Engineer: $89,228; Flight Maintenance Engineer: $79,908.

Maintenance Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Maintenance Engineer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Maintenance Engineer in Delaware is $106,072 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $51.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $129,641
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $99,379 to $118,409
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $93,286

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Maintenance Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$118,409	$9,867	$2,277	$57
Average	$106,072	$8,839	$2,040	$51
25th Percentile	$99,379	$8,282	$1,911	$48

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Key Factors That Influence Maintenance Engineer Salaries

A Maintenance 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 Maintenance Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Maintenance 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): $103,078
Early Career (1-2 years): $103,268
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $106,072
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $111,152
Expert (over 8 years): $111,515

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Maintenance Engineer	$103,078
Intermediate Level Maintenance Engineer	$103,268
Senior Level Maintenance Engineer	$106,072
Specialist Level Maintenance Engineer	$111,152
Expert Level Maintenance Engineer	$111,515

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

District of Columbia: $115,970.
California: $115,530.
Massachusetts: $113,991.

District of Columbia $115,970 California $115,530 Massachusetts $113,991 Washington $113,572 New Jersey $113,530 Alaska $113,383 Connecticut $111,938 New York $111,351

Hawaii $109,476 Rhode Island $108,597 Maryland $107,999 Minnesota $107,182 Colorado $106,868 Illinois $106,764 Oregon $106,366 Delaware $106,072

New Hampshire $105,888 Virginia $105,475 Pennsylvania $104,271 Nevada $103,663 North Dakota $103,464 Michigan $103,150 Wisconsin $103,035 Vermont $102,804

Texas $102,165 Maine $102,123 Arizona $102,061 Ohio $101,987 Georgia $101,024 Indiana $100,542 Wyoming $100,448 Utah $100,301

Iowa $100,238 Kansas $99,735 Louisiana $99,589 North Carolina $99,536 Missouri $99,515 Florida $99,107 Montana $98,887 Nebraska $98,677

Kentucky $98,562 South Carolina $98,143 Tennessee $97,881 Idaho $97,777 New Mexico $97,012 Oklahoma $96,844 Alabama $96,226 South Dakota $95,190

Arkansas $94,624 West Virginia $94,320 Mississippi $93,409

Top Paying Cities for Maintenance 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: $109,780
Little Creek: $108,764
Magnolia: $109,214

Lincoln, DE $109,780 Little Creek, DE $108,764 Magnolia, DE $109,214 Milford, DE $109,780 Marydel, DE $108,356 Millsboro, DE $109,780 Millville, DE $110,513 Milton, DE $109,780

Nassau, DE $109,780 Ocean View, DE $110,513 Rehoboth Beach, DE $110,513 Seaford, DE $108,628 Selbyville, DE $110,513 Smyrna, DE $108,230 Viola, DE $109,214 Woodside, DE $108,900

Bear, DE $107,434 Newark, DE $107,476 Claymont, DE $107,560 Delaware City, DE $107,476 Hockessin, DE $107,560 Kirkwood, DE $107,476 Middletown, DE $108,010 Montchanin, DE $107,560

New Castle, DE $107,560 Odessa, DE $108,157 Port Penn, DE $107,182 Rockland, DE $107,560 Saint Georges, DE $107,476 Townsend, DE $107,999 Winterthur, DE $107,560 Lewes, DE $109,780

Wilmington, DE $107,560 Dover, DE $108,712 Dover Afb, DE $108,963 Bethany Beach, DE $110,513 Bethel, DE $108,628 Bridgeville, DE $109,780 Camden Wyoming, DE $108,827 Cheswold, DE $108,460

Clayton, DE $108,188 Dagsboro, DE $110,513 Delmar, DE $108,628 Ellendale, DE $109,780 Felton, DE $109,780 Fenwick Island, DE $110,513 Frankford, DE $110,513 Frederica, DE $109,780

Georgetown, DE $109,780 Greenwood, DE $109,780 Harbeson, DE $109,780 Harrington, DE $109,780 Hartly, DE $108,136 Houston, DE $109,780 Kenton, DE $108,188 Laurel, DE $108,628

Yorklyn, DE $107,560

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

Understanding how a Maintenance 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

$99,379

Average $106,072/year

$118,409

$8,282

Average $8,839/month

$9,867

$1,911

Average $2,040/week

$2,277

$48

Average $51/hour

$57

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$118,409	$9,867	$2,277	$57
Average	$106,072	$8,839	$2,040	$51
25th Percentile	$99,379	$8,282	$1,911	$48

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