What are the main factors that influence an Outside Plant Engineer's salary?

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

How does experience change an Outside Plant Engineer's salary?

An Outside Plant Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $71,523 for beginners, reaching about $72,869 at mid-level, and approach $73,071 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Outside Plant Engineer?

Outside Plant Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Outside Plant Engineer roles are District of Columbia $79,138, California $78,838, Massachusetts $77,787. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Outside Plant Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Outside Plant Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Outside Plant Construction Manager: $145,255; Outside-Plant Engineer Fielder: $100,989; Plant Process Engineer: $99,128; Plant Engineer: $90,760; The Outside Plant Construction Supervisor: $89,777.

Outside Plant Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Outside Plant Engineer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Outside Plant Engineer in Delaware is $72,384 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $77,637
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $64,146 to $75,134
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $56,645

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Outside Plant Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$75,134	$6,261	$1,445	$36
Average	$72,384	$6,032	$1,392	$35
25th Percentile	$64,146	$5,345	$1,234	$31

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Key Factors That Influence Outside Plant Engineer Salaries

An Outside Plant 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 Outside Plant Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Outside Plant 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): $71,523
Early Career (1-2 years): $72,262
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $72,869
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $72,990
Expert (over 8 years): $73,071

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Outside Plant Engineer	$71,523
Intermediate Level Outside Plant Engineer	$72,262
Senior Level Outside Plant Engineer	$72,869
Specialist Level Outside Plant Engineer	$72,990
Expert Level Outside Plant Engineer	$73,071

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

District of Columbia: $79,138.
California: $78,838.
Massachusetts: $77,787.

District of Columbia $79,138 California $78,838 Massachusetts $77,787 Washington $77,501 New Jersey $77,473 Alaska $77,373 Connecticut $76,386 New York $75,986

Hawaii $74,707 Rhode Island $74,106 Maryland $73,699 Minnesota $73,141 Colorado $72,927 Illinois $72,855 Oregon $72,584 Delaware $72,384

New Hampshire $72,258 Virginia $71,976 Pennsylvania $71,154 Nevada $70,740 North Dakota $70,604 Michigan $70,390 Wisconsin $70,311 Vermont $70,154

Texas $69,718 Maine $69,689 Arizona $69,646 Ohio $69,596 Georgia $68,939 Indiana $68,610 Wyoming $68,545 Utah $68,445

Iowa $68,403 Kansas $68,059 Louisiana $67,959 North Carolina $67,924 Missouri $67,909 Florida $67,631 Montana $67,480 Nebraska $67,338

Kentucky $67,259 South Carolina $66,973 Tennessee $66,794 Idaho $66,723 New Mexico $66,201 Oklahoma $66,087 Alabama $65,665 South Dakota $64,957

Arkansas $64,571 West Virginia $64,364 Mississippi $63,742

Top Paying Cities for Outside Plant 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: $74,914
Little Creek: $74,221
Magnolia: $74,528

Lincoln, DE $74,914 Little Creek, DE $74,221 Magnolia, DE $74,528 Milford, DE $74,914 Marydel, DE $73,942 Millsboro, DE $74,914 Millville, DE $75,414 Milton, DE $74,914

Nassau, DE $74,914 Ocean View, DE $75,414 Rehoboth Beach, DE $75,414 Seaford, DE $74,128 Selbyville, DE $75,414 Smyrna, DE $73,856 Viola, DE $74,528 Woodside, DE $74,314

Bear, DE $73,313 Newark, DE $73,342 Claymont, DE $73,399 Delaware City, DE $73,342 Hockessin, DE $73,399 Kirkwood, DE $73,342 Middletown, DE $73,706 Montchanin, DE $73,399

New Castle, DE $73,399 Odessa, DE $73,806 Port Penn, DE $73,141 Rockland, DE $73,399 Saint Georges, DE $73,342 Townsend, DE $73,699 Winterthur, DE $73,399 Lewes, DE $74,914

Wilmington, DE $73,399 Dover, DE $74,185 Dover Afb, DE $74,356 Bethany Beach, DE $75,414 Bethel, DE $74,128 Bridgeville, DE $74,914 Camden Wyoming, DE $74,264 Cheswold, DE $74,013

Clayton, DE $73,828 Dagsboro, DE $75,414 Delmar, DE $74,128 Ellendale, DE $74,914 Felton, DE $74,914 Fenwick Island, DE $75,414 Frankford, DE $75,414 Frederica, DE $74,914

Georgetown, DE $74,914 Greenwood, DE $74,914 Harbeson, DE $74,914 Harrington, DE $74,914 Hartly, DE $73,792 Houston, DE $74,914 Kenton, DE $73,828 Laurel, DE $74,128

Yorklyn, DE $73,399

Outside Plant Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Outside Plant 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

$64,146

Average $72,384/year

$75,134

$5,345

Average $6,032/month

$6,261

$1,234

Average $1,392/week

$1,445

$31

Average $35/hour

$36

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$75,134	$6,261	$1,445	$36
Average	$72,384	$6,032	$1,392	$35
25th Percentile	$64,146	$5,345	$1,234	$31

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