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: a Technical Support Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $66,304, a Technical Support Engineer (2-4 years)earns $79,638, a Technical Support Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $105,156, a Technical Support Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $122,288, a Technical Support Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $150,362,

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 $87,716, California $87,384, Massachusetts $86,219. 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: $150,630; Technical Support Engineer IV: $122,506; Technical Support Engineer III: $105,344; Principal Technical Support Engineer: $81,343; Enterprise Technical Support Engineer: $80,534.

Technical Support Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Technical Support Engineer make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Technical Support Engineer in Delaware is $80,230 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): $95,609
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $72,162 to $88,280
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $64,816

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Technical Support Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,280	$7,357	$1,698	$42
Average	$80,230	$6,686	$1,543	$39
25th Percentile	$72,162	$6,013	$1,388	$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): $66,304
Early Career (1-2 years): $79,638
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $105,156
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $122,288
Expert (over 8 years): $150,362

Levels	Salary
Technical... Level Technical Support Engineer	$66,304
Technical... Level Technical Support Engineer	$79,638
Technical... Level Technical Support Engineer	$105,156
Technical... Level Technical Support Engineer	$122,288
Technical... Level Technical Support Engineer	$150,362

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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: $87,716.
California: $87,384.
Massachusetts: $86,219.

District of Columbia $87,716 California $87,384 Massachusetts $86,219 Washington $85,902 New Jersey $85,871 Alaska $85,760 Connecticut $84,666 New York $84,223

Hawaii $82,805 Rhode Island $82,139 Maryland $81,688 Minnesota $81,070 Colorado $80,832 Illinois $80,753 Oregon $80,452 Delaware $80,230

New Hampshire $80,090 Virginia $79,778 Pennsylvania $78,867 Nevada $78,408 North Dakota $78,257 Michigan $78,019 Wisconsin $77,932 Vermont $77,758

Texas $77,275 Maine $77,243 Arizona $77,196 Ohio $77,140 Georgia $76,411 Indiana $76,047 Wyoming $75,976 Utah $75,865

Iowa $75,817 Kansas $75,437 Louisiana $75,326 North Carolina $75,286 Missouri $75,270 Florida $74,961 Montana $74,795 Nebraska $74,637

Kentucky $74,550 South Carolina $74,233 Tennessee $74,035 Idaho $73,955 New Mexico $73,377 Oklahoma $73,250 Alabama $72,783 South Dakota $71,998

Arkansas $71,571 West Virginia $71,341 Mississippi $70,652

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: $83,034
Little Creek: $82,266
Magnolia: $82,607

Lincoln, DE $83,034 Little Creek, DE $82,266 Magnolia, DE $82,607 Milford, DE $83,034 Marydel, DE $81,957 Millsboro, DE $83,034 Millville, DE $83,589 Milton, DE $83,034

Nassau, DE $83,034 Ocean View, DE $83,589 Rehoboth Beach, DE $83,589 Seaford, DE $82,163 Selbyville, DE $83,589 Smyrna, DE $81,862 Viola, DE $82,607 Woodside, DE $82,369

Bear, DE $81,260 Newark, DE $81,291 Claymont, DE $81,355 Delaware City, DE $81,291 Hockessin, DE $81,355 Kirkwood, DE $81,291 Middletown, DE $81,695 Montchanin, DE $81,355

New Castle, DE $81,355 Odessa, DE $81,806 Port Penn, DE $81,070 Rockland, DE $81,355 Saint Georges, DE $81,291 Townsend, DE $81,688 Winterthur, DE $81,355 Lewes, DE $83,034

Wilmington, DE $81,355 Dover, DE $82,226 Dover Afb, DE $82,416 Bethany Beach, DE $83,589 Bethel, DE $82,163 Bridgeville, DE $83,034 Camden Wyoming, DE $82,313 Cheswold, DE $82,036

Clayton, DE $81,830 Dagsboro, DE $83,589 Delmar, DE $82,163 Ellendale, DE $83,034 Felton, DE $83,034 Fenwick Island, DE $83,589 Frankford, DE $83,589 Frederica, DE $83,034

Georgetown, DE $83,034 Greenwood, DE $83,034 Harbeson, DE $83,034 Harrington, DE $83,034 Hartly, DE $81,791 Houston, DE $83,034 Kenton, DE $81,830 Laurel, DE $82,163

Yorklyn, DE $81,355

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 April 01, 2026

$72,162

Average $80,230/year

$88,280

$6,013

Average $6,686/month

$7,357

$1,388

Average $1,543/week

$1,698

$35

Average $39/hour

$42

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,280	$7,357	$1,698	$42
Average	$80,230	$6,686	$1,543	$39
25th Percentile	$72,162	$6,013	$1,388	$35

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