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

A Technical Support Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $76,917 for beginners, reaching about $79,635 at mid-level, and approach $83,741 for experts.

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

Technical Support Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Technical Support Engineer roles are District of Columbia $87,707, California $87,375, Massachusetts $86,210. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Technical Support Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Technical Support Engineer V: $150,622; Technical Support Engineer IV: $122,490; Technical Support Engineer III: $105,328; Technical Sales Support Engineer: $81,219; Enterprise Technical Support Engineer: $80,525.

Technical Support Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Technical Support Engineer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Technical Support Engineer in Delaware is $80,222 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $95,464
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $72,099 to $88,200
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $64,704

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Technical Support Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,200	$7,350	$1,696	$42
Average	$80,222	$6,685	$1,543	$39
25th Percentile	$72,099	$6,008	$1,387	$35

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Key Factors That Influence Technical Support Engineer Salaries

A Technical Support 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 Support Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Technical Support 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): $76,917
Early Career (1-2 years): $77,164
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $79,635
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $82,568
Expert (over 8 years): $83,741

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Technical Support Engineer	$76,917
Intermediate Level Technical Support Engineer	$77,164
Senior Level Technical Support Engineer	$79,635
Specialist Level Technical Support Engineer	$82,568
Expert Level Technical Support Engineer	$83,741

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

District of Columbia: $87,707.
California: $87,375.
Massachusetts: $86,210.

District of Columbia $87,707 California $87,375 Massachusetts $86,210 Washington $85,893 New Jersey $85,862 Alaska $85,751 Connecticut $84,658 New York $84,214

Hawaii $82,796 Rhode Island $82,131 Maryland $81,679 Minnesota $81,061 Colorado $80,824 Illinois $80,744 Oregon $80,443 Delaware $80,222

New Hampshire $80,082 Virginia $79,770 Pennsylvania $78,859 Nevada $78,400 North Dakota $78,249 Michigan $78,011 Wisconsin $77,924 Vermont $77,750

Texas $77,267 Maine $77,235 Arizona $77,188 Ohio $77,132 Georgia $76,403 Indiana $76,039 Wyoming $75,968 Utah $75,857

Iowa $75,809 Kansas $75,429 Louisiana $75,318 North Carolina $75,278 Missouri $75,263 Florida $74,954 Montana $74,787 Nebraska $74,629

Kentucky $74,542 South Carolina $74,225 Tennessee $74,027 Idaho $73,948 New Mexico $73,369 Oklahoma $73,243 Alabama $72,775 South Dakota $71,991

Arkansas $71,563 West Virginia $71,334 Mississippi $70,644

Top Paying Cities for Technical Support 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: $83,026
Little Creek: $82,257
Magnolia: $82,598

Lincoln, DE $83,026 Little Creek, DE $82,257 Magnolia, DE $82,598 Milford, DE $83,026 Marydel, DE $81,948 Millsboro, DE $83,026 Millville, DE $83,580 Milton, DE $83,026

Nassau, DE $83,026 Ocean View, DE $83,580 Rehoboth Beach, DE $83,580 Seaford, DE $82,154 Selbyville, DE $83,580 Smyrna, DE $81,853 Viola, DE $82,598 Woodside, DE $82,360

Bear, DE $81,251 Newark, DE $81,283 Claymont, DE $81,346 Delaware City, DE $81,283 Hockessin, DE $81,346 Kirkwood, DE $81,283 Middletown, DE $81,687 Montchanin, DE $81,346

New Castle, DE $81,346 Odessa, DE $81,798 Port Penn, DE $81,061 Rockland, DE $81,346 Saint Georges, DE $81,283 Townsend, DE $81,679 Winterthur, DE $81,346 Lewes, DE $83,026

Wilmington, DE $81,346 Dover, DE $82,218 Dover Afb, DE $82,408 Bethany Beach, DE $83,580 Bethel, DE $82,154 Bridgeville, DE $83,026 Camden Wyoming, DE $82,305 Cheswold, DE $82,028

Clayton, DE $81,822 Dagsboro, DE $83,580 Delmar, DE $82,154 Ellendale, DE $83,026 Felton, DE $83,026 Fenwick Island, DE $83,580 Frankford, DE $83,580 Frederica, DE $83,026

Georgetown, DE $83,026 Greenwood, DE $83,026 Harbeson, DE $83,026 Harrington, DE $83,026 Hartly, DE $81,782 Houston, DE $83,026 Kenton, DE $81,822 Laurel, DE $82,154

Yorklyn, DE $81,346

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

Understanding how a Technical Support 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

$72,099

Average $80,222/year

$88,200

$6,008

Average $6,685/month

$7,350

$1,387

Average $1,543/week

$1,696

$35

Average $39/hour

$42

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,200	$7,350	$1,696	$42
Average	$80,222	$6,685	$1,543	$39
25th Percentile	$72,099	$6,008	$1,387	$35

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