What are the main factors that influence an Office Worker's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Office Worker's salary?

An Office Worker's salary grows with experience: a Office Worker (0-1 years)earns $42,184, a Receptionist II (1-3 years)earns $47,501, a Receptionist III (3-5 years)earns $52,222,

What are the highest paying states for an Office Worker?

Office Worker salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Office Worker roles are District of Columbia $46,437, California $46,261, Massachusetts $45,644. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Office Worker roles make?

Salaries for Office Worker level roles vary by specialization: Business Office Manager: $90,594; Office Manager: $84,425; Front Office Manager: $64,509; Railroad Worker: $53,225; Front Office Supervisor: $52,811.

Office Worker Salary in Delaware

How much does an Office Worker make in Delaware?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for an Office Worker in Delaware is $42,474 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $20.

However, an Office Worker's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $50,012
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $38,911 to $46,419
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $35,667

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Office Worker Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$46,419	$3,868	$893	$22
Average	$42,474	$3,539	$817	$20
25th Percentile	$38,911	$3,243	$748	$19

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Key Factors That Influence Office Worker Salaries

An Office Worker'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 Do Office Worker 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 Office Workers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $46,437.
California: $46,261.
Massachusetts: $45,644.

District of Columbia $46,437 California $46,261 Massachusetts $45,644 Washington $45,477 New Jersey $45,460 Alaska $45,401 Connecticut $44,822 New York $44,588

Hawaii $43,837 Rhode Island $43,485 Maryland $43,245 Minnesota $42,918 Colorado $42,793 Illinois $42,751 Oregon $42,591 Delaware $42,474

New Hampshire $42,400 Virginia $42,235 Pennsylvania $41,752 Nevada $41,509 North Dakota $41,429 Michigan $41,304 Wisconsin $41,257 Vermont $41,165

Texas $40,909 Maine $40,893 Arizona $40,867 Ohio $40,838 Georgia $40,452 Indiana $40,259 Wyoming $40,222 Utah $40,163

Iowa $40,138 Kansas $39,936 Louisiana $39,878 North Carolina $39,857 Missouri $39,848 Florida $39,685 Montana $39,597 Nebraska $39,513

Kentucky $39,467 South Carolina $39,299 Tennessee $39,194 Idaho $39,152 New Mexico $38,846 Oklahoma $38,779 Alabama $38,531 South Dakota $38,116

Arkansas $37,890 West Virginia $37,768 Mississippi $37,403

Top Paying Cities for Office Workers

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: $43,958
Little Creek: $43,552
Magnolia: $43,732

Lincoln, DE $43,958 Little Creek, DE $43,552 Magnolia, DE $43,732 Milford, DE $43,958 Marydel, DE $43,388 Millsboro, DE $43,958 Millville, DE $44,252 Milton, DE $43,958

Nassau, DE $43,958 Ocean View, DE $44,252 Rehoboth Beach, DE $44,252 Seaford, DE $43,497 Selbyville, DE $44,252 Smyrna, DE $43,338 Viola, DE $43,732 Woodside, DE $43,606

Bear, DE $43,019 Newark, DE $43,036 Claymont, DE $43,069 Delaware City, DE $43,036 Hockessin, DE $43,069 Kirkwood, DE $43,036 Middletown, DE $43,250 Montchanin, DE $43,069

New Castle, DE $43,069 Odessa, DE $43,308 Port Penn, DE $42,918 Rockland, DE $43,069 Saint Georges, DE $43,036 Townsend, DE $43,245 Winterthur, DE $43,069 Lewes, DE $43,958

Wilmington, DE $43,069 Dover, DE $43,531 Dover Afb, DE $43,631 Bethany Beach, DE $44,252 Bethel, DE $43,497 Bridgeville, DE $43,958 Camden Wyoming, DE $43,577 Cheswold, DE $43,430

Clayton, DE $43,321 Dagsboro, DE $44,252 Delmar, DE $43,497 Ellendale, DE $43,958 Felton, DE $43,958 Fenwick Island, DE $44,252 Frankford, DE $44,252 Frederica, DE $43,958

Georgetown, DE $43,958 Greenwood, DE $43,958 Harbeson, DE $43,958 Harrington, DE $43,958 Hartly, DE $43,300 Houston, DE $43,958 Kenton, DE $43,321 Laurel, DE $43,497

Yorklyn, DE $43,069

Office Worker Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Office Worker'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 February 01, 2026

$38,911

Average $42,474/year

$46,419

$3,243

Average $3,539/month

$3,868

$748

Average $817/week

$893

$19

Average $20/hour

$22

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$46,419	$3,868	$893	$22
Average	$42,474	$3,539	$817	$20
25th Percentile	$38,911	$3,243	$748	$19

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