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

A Power Systems Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Power Systems Engineer (0-2 years)earns $84,057, a Software Systems Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $103,219, a Software Systems Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $119,764, a Software Systems Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $146,557, a Software Systems Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $167,959,

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

Power Systems Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Power Systems Engineer roles are District of Columbia $92,650, California $92,299, Massachusetts $91,069. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Power Systems Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Electric Power Engineer: $169,950; Director of Power Systems: $159,717; Senior Power Engineer: $114,811; Power Plant Systems Engineer: $101,828; Power Plant Engineer: $89,479.

Power Systems Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Power Systems Engineer make in Delaware?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Power Systems Engineer in Delaware is $84,742 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $102,561
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $77,471 to $94,070
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $70,850

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Power Systems Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$94,070	$7,839	$1,809	$45
Average	$84,742	$7,062	$1,630	$41
25th Percentile	$77,471	$6,456	$1,490	$37

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Key Factors That Influence Power Systems Engineer Salaries

A Power Systems 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 Systems Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Power Systems 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): $84,057
Early Career (1-2 years): $103,219
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $119,764
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $146,557
Expert (over 8 years): $167,959

Levels	Salary
Power Sys... Level Power Systems Engineer	$84,057
Software ... Level Power Systems Engineer	$103,219
Software ... Level Power Systems Engineer	$119,764
Software ... Level Power Systems Engineer	$146,557
Software ... Level Power Systems Engineer	$167,959

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

District of Columbia: $92,650.
California: $92,299.
Massachusetts: $91,069.

District of Columbia $92,650 California $92,299 Massachusetts $91,069 Washington $90,734 New Jersey $90,700 Alaska $90,583 Connecticut $89,428 New York $88,960

Hawaii $87,462 Rhode Island $86,759 Maryland $86,282 Minnesota $85,629 Colorado $85,378 Illinois $85,295 Oregon $84,977 Delaware $84,742

New Hampshire $84,595 Virginia $84,265 Pennsylvania $83,303 Nevada $82,818 North Dakota $82,659 Michigan $82,408 Wisconsin $82,316 Vermont $82,132

Texas $81,621 Maine $81,588 Arizona $81,537 Ohio $81,479 Georgia $80,709 Indiana $80,324 Wyoming $80,249 Utah $80,132

Iowa $80,081 Kansas $79,680 Louisiana $79,563 North Carolina $79,521 Missouri $79,504 Florida $79,178 Montana $79,002 Nebraska $78,835

Kentucky $78,743 South Carolina $78,408 Tennessee $78,199 Idaho $78,115 New Mexico $77,504 Oklahoma $77,370 Alabama $76,877 South Dakota $76,048

Arkansas $75,596 West Virginia $75,354 Mississippi $74,626

Top Paying Cities for Power Systems 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: $87,705
Little Creek: $86,893
Magnolia: $87,253

Lincoln, DE $87,705 Little Creek, DE $86,893 Magnolia, DE $87,253 Milford, DE $87,705 Marydel, DE $86,567 Millsboro, DE $87,705 Millville, DE $88,290 Milton, DE $87,705

Nassau, DE $87,705 Ocean View, DE $88,290 Rehoboth Beach, DE $88,290 Seaford, DE $86,784 Selbyville, DE $88,290 Smyrna, DE $86,466 Viola, DE $87,253 Woodside, DE $87,002

Bear, DE $85,830 Newark, DE $85,864 Claymont, DE $85,931 Delaware City, DE $85,864 Hockessin, DE $85,931 Kirkwood, DE $85,864 Middletown, DE $86,291 Montchanin, DE $85,931

New Castle, DE $85,931 Odessa, DE $86,408 Port Penn, DE $85,629 Rockland, DE $85,931 Saint Georges, DE $85,864 Townsend, DE $86,282 Winterthur, DE $85,931 Lewes, DE $87,705

Wilmington, DE $85,931 Dover, DE $86,851 Dover Afb, DE $87,052 Bethany Beach, DE $88,290 Bethel, DE $86,784 Bridgeville, DE $87,705 Camden Wyoming, DE $86,943 Cheswold, DE $86,650

Clayton, DE $86,433 Dagsboro, DE $88,290 Delmar, DE $86,784 Ellendale, DE $87,705 Felton, DE $87,705 Fenwick Island, DE $88,290 Frankford, DE $88,290 Frederica, DE $87,705

Georgetown, DE $87,705 Greenwood, DE $87,705 Harbeson, DE $87,705 Harrington, DE $87,705 Hartly, DE $86,391 Houston, DE $87,705 Kenton, DE $86,433 Laurel, DE $86,784

Yorklyn, DE $85,931

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

Understanding how a Power Systems 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 March 01, 2026

$77,471

Average $84,742/year

$94,070

$6,456

Average $7,062/month

$7,839

$1,490

Average $1,630/week

$1,809

$37

Average $41/hour

$45

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$94,070	$7,839	$1,809	$45
Average	$84,742	$7,062	$1,630	$41
25th Percentile	$77,471	$6,456	$1,490	$37

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