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: starting around $82,161 for beginners, reaching about $84,960 at mid-level, and approach $85,627 for experts.

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 $91,137, California $90,792, Massachusetts $89,582. 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: $138,835; Power System Protection Engineer: $121,239; Power System Dispatch Supervisor: $120,900; System Engineer: $118,292.

Power System Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Power System Engineer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Power System Engineer in Delaware is $83,359 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): $100,690
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $76,219 to $92,431
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $69,720

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Power System Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$92,431	$7,703	$1,778	$44
Average	$83,359	$6,947	$1,603	$40
25th Percentile	$76,219	$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): $82,161
Early Career (1-2 years): $82,958
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $84,960
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $85,360
Expert (over 8 years): $85,627

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Power System Engineer	$82,161
Intermediate Level Power System Engineer	$82,958
Senior Level Power System Engineer	$84,960
Specialist Level Power System Engineer	$85,360
Expert Level Power System Engineer	$85,627

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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: $91,137.
California: $90,792.
Massachusetts: $89,582.

District of Columbia $91,137 California $90,792 Massachusetts $89,582 Washington $89,252 New Jersey $89,219 Alaska $89,104 Connecticut $87,968 New York $87,507

Hawaii $86,034 Rhode Island $85,342 Maryland $84,873 Minnesota $84,231 Colorado $83,984 Illinois $83,902 Oregon $83,589 Delaware $83,359

New Hampshire $83,214 Virginia $82,889 Pennsylvania $81,943 Nevada $81,465 North Dakota $81,309 Michigan $81,062 Wisconsin $80,972 Vermont $80,791

Texas $80,288 Maine $80,255 Arizona $80,206 Ohio $80,148 Georgia $79,391 Indiana $79,013 Wyoming $78,938 Utah $78,823

Iowa $78,774 Kansas $78,379 Louisiana $78,263 North Carolina $78,222 Missouri $78,206 Florida $77,885 Montana $77,712 Nebraska $77,547

Kentucky $77,457 South Carolina $77,128 Tennessee $76,922 Idaho $76,839 New Mexico $76,239 Oklahoma $76,107 Alabama $75,621 South Dakota $74,806

Arkansas $74,362 West Virginia $74,123 Mississippi $73,407

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: $86,273
Little Creek: $85,474
Magnolia: $85,828

Lincoln, DE $86,273 Little Creek, DE $85,474 Magnolia, DE $85,828 Milford, DE $86,273 Marydel, DE $85,153 Millsboro, DE $86,273 Millville, DE $86,849 Milton, DE $86,273

Nassau, DE $86,273 Ocean View, DE $86,849 Rehoboth Beach, DE $86,849 Seaford, DE $85,367 Selbyville, DE $86,849 Smyrna, DE $85,054 Viola, DE $85,828 Woodside, DE $85,581

Bear, DE $84,429 Newark, DE $84,462 Claymont, DE $84,528 Delaware City, DE $84,462 Hockessin, DE $84,528 Kirkwood, DE $84,462 Middletown, DE $84,881 Montchanin, DE $84,528

New Castle, DE $84,528 Odessa, DE $84,997 Port Penn, DE $84,231 Rockland, DE $84,528 Saint Georges, DE $84,462 Townsend, DE $84,873 Winterthur, DE $84,528 Lewes, DE $86,273

Wilmington, DE $84,528 Dover, DE $85,433 Dover Afb, DE $85,631 Bethany Beach, DE $86,849 Bethel, DE $85,367 Bridgeville, DE $86,273 Camden Wyoming, DE $85,524 Cheswold, DE $85,235

Clayton, DE $85,021 Dagsboro, DE $86,849 Delmar, DE $85,367 Ellendale, DE $86,273 Felton, DE $86,273 Fenwick Island, DE $86,849 Frankford, DE $86,849 Frederica, DE $86,273

Georgetown, DE $86,273 Greenwood, DE $86,273 Harbeson, DE $86,273 Harrington, DE $86,273 Hartly, DE $84,980 Houston, DE $86,273 Kenton, DE $85,021 Laurel, DE $85,367

Yorklyn, DE $84,528

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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$76,219

Average $83,359/year

$92,431

$6,352

Average $6,947/month

$7,703

$1,466

Average $1,603/week

$1,778

$37

Average $40/hour

$44

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$92,431	$7,703	$1,778	$44
Average	$83,359	$6,947	$1,603	$40
25th Percentile	$76,219	$6,352	$1,466	$37

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