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: a Software Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $81,720, a Maintenance Engineer (2-4 years)earns $105,164, a Software Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $128,793, a Software Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $149,012, a Software Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $171,290,

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 $115,971, California $115,532, Massachusetts $113,992. 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: Senior Maintenance Engineer: $139,491; Maintenance Reliability Engineer: $113,117; Equipment Maintenance Engineer: $109,061; Chief Maintenance Engineer: $101,996; Plant Maintenance Engineer: $99,220.

Maintenance Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Maintenance Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Maintenance Engineer in Delaware is $106,073 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): $129,710
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $99,319 to $118,445
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $93,169

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Maintenance Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$118,445	$9,870	$2,278	$57
Average	$106,073	$8,839	$2,040	$51
25th Percentile	$99,319	$8,277	$1,910	$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): $81,720
Early Career (1-2 years): $105,164
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $128,793
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $149,012
Expert (over 8 years): $171,290

Levels	Salary
Software ... Level Maintenance Engineer	$81,720
Maintenan... Level Maintenance Engineer	$105,164
Software ... Level Maintenance Engineer	$128,793
Software ... Level Maintenance Engineer	$149,012
Software ... Level Maintenance Engineer	$171,290

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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: $115,971.
California: $115,532.
Massachusetts: $113,992.

District of Columbia $115,971 California $115,532 Massachusetts $113,992 Washington $113,573 New Jersey $113,531 Alaska $113,384 Connecticut $111,939 New York $111,352

Hawaii $109,477 Rhode Island $108,598 Maryland $108,001 Minnesota $107,184 Colorado $106,869 Illinois $106,765 Oregon $106,367 Delaware $106,073

New Hampshire $105,889 Virginia $105,476 Pennsylvania $104,272 Nevada $103,664 North Dakota $103,465 Michigan $103,151 Wisconsin $103,036 Vermont $102,805

Texas $102,166 Maine $102,124 Arizona $102,062 Ohio $101,988 Georgia $101,025 Indiana $100,543 Wyoming $100,449 Utah $100,302

Iowa $100,239 Kansas $99,736 Louisiana $99,590 North Carolina $99,537 Missouri $99,516 Florida $99,108 Montana $98,888 Nebraska $98,678

Kentucky $98,563 South Carolina $98,144 Tennessee $97,882 Idaho $97,778 New Mexico $97,013 Oklahoma $96,845 Alabama $96,227 South Dakota $95,190

Arkansas $94,625 West Virginia $94,321 Mississippi $93,410

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: $105,596
Little Creek: $106,369
Magnolia: $106,216

Lincoln, DE $105,596 Little Creek, DE $106,369 Magnolia, DE $106,216 Milford, DE $105,864 Marydel, DE $106,038 Millsboro, DE $105,153 Millville, DE $105,315 Milton, DE $105,497

Nassau, DE $105,574 Ocean View, DE $105,297 Rehoboth Beach, DE $105,499 Seaford, DE $105,559 Selbyville, DE $105,122 Smyrna, DE $106,442 Viola, DE $105,952 Woodside, DE $106,237

Bear, DE $105,992 Newark, DE $105,952 Claymont, DE $106,169 Delaware City, DE $106,058 Hockessin, DE $105,942 Kirkwood, DE $106,038 Middletown, DE $106,078 Montchanin, DE $105,966

New Castle, DE $105,982 Odessa, DE $106,131 Port Penn, DE $106,202 Rockland, DE $105,977 Saint Georges, DE $106,045 Townsend, DE $106,208 Winterthur, DE $105,989 Lewes, DE $105,538

Wilmington, DE $105,948 Dover, DE $106,369 Dover Afb, DE $105,808 Bethany Beach, DE $105,186 Bethel, DE $105,295 Bridgeville, DE $105,543 Camden Wyoming, DE $106,069 Cheswold, DE $106,334

Clayton, DE $106,337 Dagsboro, DE $105,113 Delmar, DE $104,944 Ellendale, DE $105,263 Felton, DE $105,855 Fenwick Island, DE $105,136 Frankford, DE $104,952 Frederica, DE $105,960

Georgetown, DE $105,073 Greenwood, DE $105,560 Harbeson, DE $105,185 Harrington, DE $105,721 Hartly, DE $106,050 Houston, DE $105,570 Kenton, DE $106,342 Laurel, DE $105,010

Yorklyn, DE $105,974

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.

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$99,319

Average $106,073/year

$118,445

$8,277

Average $8,839/month

$9,870

$1,910

Average $2,040/week

$2,278

$48

Average $51/hour

$57

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$118,445	$9,870	$2,278	$57
Average	$106,073	$8,839	$2,040	$51
25th Percentile	$99,319	$8,277	$1,910	$48

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