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

A Power System Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Power System Engineer (0-2 years)earns $82,700, a Software Systems Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $101,553, a Software Systems Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $117,831, a Software Systems Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $144,191, a Software Systems Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $165,247,

What are the highest paying states for a Power System Engineer?

Power System Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Power System Engineer roles are District of Columbia $91,154, California $90,809, Massachusetts $89,598. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Power System Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Power System Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Power System Dispatch Director: $154,900; Power Electronics Engineer: $138,834; Power System Protection Engineer: $121,233; Power System Dispatch Supervisor: $121,000; System Engineer: $118,292.

Power System Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Power System Engineer make in Delaware?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Power System Engineer in Delaware is $83,374 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $100,906
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $76,220 to $92,551
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $69,707

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Power System Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$92,551	$7,713	$1,780	$44
Average	$83,374	$6,948	$1,603	$40
25th Percentile	$76,220	$6,352	$1,466	$37

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Key Factors That Influence Power System Engineer Salaries

A Power System 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 Power System Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Power System 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): $82,700
Early Career (1-2 years): $101,553
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $117,831
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $144,191
Expert (over 8 years): $165,247

Levels	Salary
Power Sys... Level Power System Engineer	$82,700
Software ... Level Power System Engineer	$101,553
Software ... Level Power System Engineer	$117,831
Software ... Level Power System Engineer	$144,191
Software ... Level Power System Engineer	$165,247

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

District of Columbia: $91,154.
California: $90,809.
Massachusetts: $89,598.

District of Columbia $91,154 California $90,809 Massachusetts $89,598 Washington $89,269 New Jersey $89,236 Alaska $89,121 Connecticut $87,985 New York $87,524

Hawaii $86,050 Rhode Island $85,358 Maryland $84,889 Minnesota $84,247 Colorado $84,000 Illinois $83,918 Oregon $83,605 Delaware $83,374

New Hampshire $83,229 Virginia $82,905 Pennsylvania $81,958 Nevada $81,481 North Dakota $81,324 Michigan $81,077 Wisconsin $80,987 Vermont $80,806

Texas $80,304 Maine $80,271 Arizona $80,221 Ohio $80,164 Georgia $79,406 Indiana $79,027 Wyoming $78,953 Utah $78,838

Iowa $78,789 Kansas $78,393 Louisiana $78,278 North Carolina $78,237 Missouri $78,221 Florida $77,900 Montana $77,727 Nebraska $77,562

Kentucky $77,471 South Carolina $77,142 Tennessee $76,936 Idaho $76,854 New Mexico $76,253 Oklahoma $76,121 Alabama $75,635 South Dakota $74,820

Arkansas $74,376 West Virginia $74,137 Mississippi $73,421

Top Paying Cities for Power System 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: $86,289
Little Creek: $85,490
Magnolia: $85,844

Lincoln, DE $86,289 Little Creek, DE $85,490 Magnolia, DE $85,844 Milford, DE $86,289 Marydel, DE $85,169 Millsboro, DE $86,289 Millville, DE $86,865 Milton, DE $86,289

Nassau, DE $86,289 Ocean View, DE $86,865 Rehoboth Beach, DE $86,865 Seaford, DE $85,383 Selbyville, DE $86,865 Smyrna, DE $85,070 Viola, DE $85,844 Woodside, DE $85,597

Bear, DE $84,445 Newark, DE $84,478 Claymont, DE $84,543 Delaware City, DE $84,478 Hockessin, DE $84,543 Kirkwood, DE $84,478 Middletown, DE $84,897 Montchanin, DE $84,543

New Castle, DE $84,543 Odessa, DE $85,013 Port Penn, DE $84,247 Rockland, DE $84,543 Saint Georges, DE $84,478 Townsend, DE $84,889 Winterthur, DE $84,543 Lewes, DE $86,289

Wilmington, DE $84,543 Dover, DE $85,449 Dover Afb, DE $85,647 Bethany Beach, DE $86,865 Bethel, DE $85,383 Bridgeville, DE $86,289 Camden Wyoming, DE $85,540 Cheswold, DE $85,251

Clayton, DE $85,037 Dagsboro, DE $86,865 Delmar, DE $85,383 Ellendale, DE $86,289 Felton, DE $86,289 Fenwick Island, DE $86,865 Frankford, DE $86,865 Frederica, DE $86,289

Georgetown, DE $86,289 Greenwood, DE $86,289 Harbeson, DE $86,289 Harrington, DE $86,289 Hartly, DE $84,996 Houston, DE $86,289 Kenton, DE $85,037 Laurel, DE $85,383

Yorklyn, DE $84,543

Power System Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Power System 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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$76,220

Average $83,374/year

$92,551

$6,352

Average $6,948/month

$7,713

$1,466

Average $1,603/week

$1,780

$37

Average $40/hour

$44

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$92,551	$7,713	$1,780	$44
Average	$83,374	$6,948	$1,603	$40
25th Percentile	$76,220	$6,352	$1,466	$37

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