What are the main factors that influence a Technical Operations 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 Technical Operations Engineer's salary?

A Technical Operations Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $91,996 for beginners, reaching about $94,107 at mid-level, and approach $102,708 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Technical Operations Engineer?

Technical Operations Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Technical Operations Engineer roles are District of Columbia $106,210, California $105,807, Massachusetts $104,397. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Technical Operations Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Technical Operations Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Director Of Technical Operations: $200,322; Technical Support Engineer IV: $122,490; Technical Operations Specialist: $115,370; Operations & Technical Manager: $110,112; Manager, Technical Operations: $108,487.

Technical Operations Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Technical Operations Engineer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Technical Operations Engineer in Delaware is $97,145 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $47.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $121,237
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $87,633 to $109,755
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $78,974

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Technical Operations Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$109,755	$9,146	$2,111	$53
Average	$97,145	$8,095	$1,868	$47
25th Percentile	$87,633	$7,303	$1,685	$42

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Key Factors That Influence Technical Operations Engineer Salaries

A Technical Operations 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 Technical Operations Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Technical Operations 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): $91,996
Early Career (1-2 years): $92,699
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $94,107
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $98,443
Expert (over 8 years): $102,708

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Technical Operations Engineer	$91,996
Intermediate Level Technical Operations Engineer	$92,699
Senior Level Technical Operations Engineer	$94,107
Specialist Level Technical Operations Engineer	$98,443
Expert Level Technical Operations Engineer	$102,708

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

District of Columbia: $106,210.
California: $105,807.
Massachusetts: $104,397.

District of Columbia $106,210 California $105,807 Massachusetts $104,397 Washington $104,013 New Jersey $103,975 Alaska $103,840 Connecticut $102,517 New York $101,979

Hawaii $100,262 Rhode Island $99,456 Maryland $98,910 Minnesota $98,161 Colorado $97,874 Illinois $97,778 Oregon $97,413 Delaware $97,145

New Hampshire $96,976 Virginia $96,598 Pennsylvania $95,495 Nevada $94,938 North Dakota $94,756 Michigan $94,468 Wisconsin $94,363 Vermont $94,152

Texas $93,567 Maine $93,528 Arizona $93,471 Ohio $93,404 Georgia $92,521 Indiana $92,080 Wyoming $91,993 Utah $91,859

Iowa $91,802 Kansas $91,341 Louisiana $91,207 North Carolina $91,159 Missouri $91,140 Florida $90,766 Montana $90,564 Nebraska $90,372

Kentucky $90,267 South Carolina $89,883 Tennessee $89,643 Idaho $89,547 New Mexico $88,847 Oklahoma $88,694 Alabama $88,128 South Dakota $87,178

Arkansas $86,660 West Virginia $86,382 Mississippi $85,547

Top Paying Cities for Technical Operations 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: $100,540
Little Creek: $99,610
Magnolia: $100,022

Lincoln, DE $100,540 Little Creek, DE $99,610 Magnolia, DE $100,022 Milford, DE $100,540 Marydel, DE $99,236 Millsboro, DE $100,540 Millville, DE $101,212 Milton, DE $100,540

Nassau, DE $100,540 Ocean View, DE $101,212 Rehoboth Beach, DE $101,212 Seaford, DE $99,485 Selbyville, DE $101,212 Smyrna, DE $99,121 Viola, DE $100,022 Woodside, DE $99,735

Bear, DE $98,392 Newark, DE $98,430 Claymont, DE $98,507 Delaware City, DE $98,430 Hockessin, DE $98,507 Kirkwood, DE $98,430 Middletown, DE $98,919 Montchanin, DE $98,507

New Castle, DE $98,507 Odessa, DE $99,054 Port Penn, DE $98,161 Rockland, DE $98,507 Saint Georges, DE $98,430 Townsend, DE $98,910 Winterthur, DE $98,507 Lewes, DE $100,540

Wilmington, DE $98,507 Dover, DE $99,562 Dover Afb, DE $99,792 Bethany Beach, DE $101,212 Bethel, DE $99,485 Bridgeville, DE $100,540 Camden Wyoming, DE $99,668 Cheswold, DE $99,332

Clayton, DE $99,082 Dagsboro, DE $101,212 Delmar, DE $99,485 Ellendale, DE $100,540 Felton, DE $100,540 Fenwick Island, DE $101,212 Frankford, DE $101,212 Frederica, DE $100,540

Georgetown, DE $100,540 Greenwood, DE $100,540 Harbeson, DE $100,540 Harrington, DE $100,540 Hartly, DE $99,034 Houston, DE $100,540 Kenton, DE $99,082 Laurel, DE $99,485

Yorklyn, DE $98,507

Technical Operations Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Technical Operations 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

$87,633

Average $97,145/year

$109,755

$7,303

Average $8,095/month

$9,146

$1,685

Average $1,868/week

$2,111

$42

Average $47/hour

$53

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$109,755	$9,146	$2,111	$53
Average	$97,145	$8,095	$1,868	$47
25th Percentile	$87,633	$7,303	$1,685	$42

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