What are the main factors that influence a Data Enginner's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Data Enginner's salary?

A Data Enginner's salary grows with experience: a Database Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $79,092, a Database Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $106,871, a Data Enginner (4-7 years)earns $130,059, a Database Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $149,340, a Database Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $174,202,

What are the highest paying states for a Data Enginner?

Data Enginner salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Data Enginner roles are District of Columbia $145,151, California $144,600, Massachusetts $142,673. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Data Enginner roles make?

Salaries for Data Enginner level roles vary by specialization: Data Developer: $173,430; Data Manager: $141,217; Data Architect: $127,040; Data Engineer: $123,049; Data Modeler: $105,470.

Data Enginner Salary in Delaware

How much does a Data Enginner make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Data Enginner in Delaware is $132,762 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $64.

However, a Data Enginner's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $157,544
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $122,852 to $145,734
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $113,829

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Data Enginner Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$145,734	$12,144	$2,803	$70
Average	$132,762	$11,063	$2,553	$64
25th Percentile	$122,852	$10,238	$2,363	$59

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Key Factors That Influence Data Enginner Salaries

A Data Enginner'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 Data Enginner Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Data Enginner'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): $79,092
Early Career (1-2 years): $106,871
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $130,059
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $149,340
Expert (over 8 years): $174,202

Levels	Salary
Database ... Level Data Enginner	$79,092
Database ... Level Data Enginner	$106,871
Data Engi... Level Data Enginner	$130,059
Database ... Level Data Enginner	$149,340
Database ... Level Data Enginner	$174,202

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How Do Data Enginner 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 Data Enginners. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $145,151.
California: $144,600.
Massachusetts: $142,673.

District of Columbia $145,151 California $144,600 Massachusetts $142,673 Washington $142,148 New Jersey $142,096 Alaska $141,913 Connecticut $140,103 New York $139,369

Hawaii $137,023 Rhode Island $135,921 Maryland $135,174 Minnesota $134,152 Colorado $133,758 Illinois $133,627 Oregon $133,129 Delaware $132,762

New Hampshire $132,531 Virginia $132,015 Pennsylvania $130,507 Nevada $129,747 North Dakota $129,498 Michigan $129,104 Wisconsin $128,960 Vermont $128,672

Texas $127,872 Maine $127,820 Arizona $127,741 Ohio $127,649 Georgia $126,443 Indiana $125,840 Wyoming $125,722 Utah $125,538

Iowa $125,460 Kansas $124,831 Louisiana $124,647 North Carolina $124,581 Missouri $124,555 Florida $124,044 Montana $123,769 Nebraska $123,506

Kentucky $123,362 South Carolina $122,838 Tennessee $122,510 Idaho $122,379 New Mexico $121,422 Oklahoma $121,212 Alabama $120,439 South Dakota $119,141

Arkansas $118,433 West Virginia $118,053 Mississippi $116,912

Top Paying Cities for Data Enginners

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: $137,403
Little Creek: $136,131
Magnolia: $136,695

Lincoln, DE $137,403 Little Creek, DE $136,131 Magnolia, DE $136,695 Milford, DE $137,403 Marydel, DE $135,620 Millsboro, DE $137,403 Millville, DE $138,320 Milton, DE $137,403

Nassau, DE $137,403 Ocean View, DE $138,320 Rehoboth Beach, DE $138,320 Seaford, DE $135,961 Selbyville, DE $138,320 Smyrna, DE $135,463 Viola, DE $136,695 Woodside, DE $136,302

Bear, DE $134,466 Newark, DE $134,519 Claymont, DE $134,624 Delaware City, DE $134,519 Hockessin, DE $134,624 Kirkwood, DE $134,519 Middletown, DE $135,187 Montchanin, DE $134,624

New Castle, DE $134,624 Odessa, DE $135,371 Port Penn, DE $134,152 Rockland, DE $134,624 Saint Georges, DE $134,519 Townsend, DE $135,174 Winterthur, DE $134,624 Lewes, DE $137,403

Wilmington, DE $134,624 Dover, DE $136,066 Dover Afb, DE $136,380 Bethany Beach, DE $138,320 Bethel, DE $135,961 Bridgeville, DE $137,403 Camden Wyoming, DE $136,210 Cheswold, DE $135,751

Clayton, DE $135,410 Dagsboro, DE $138,320 Delmar, DE $135,961 Ellendale, DE $137,403 Felton, DE $137,403 Fenwick Island, DE $138,320 Frankford, DE $138,320 Frederica, DE $137,403

Georgetown, DE $137,403 Greenwood, DE $137,403 Harbeson, DE $137,403 Harrington, DE $137,403 Hartly, DE $135,345 Houston, DE $137,403 Kenton, DE $135,410 Laurel, DE $135,961

Yorklyn, DE $134,624

Data Enginner Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Data Enginner'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.

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$122,852

Average $132,762/year

$145,734

$10,238

Average $11,063/month

$12,144

$2,363

Average $2,553/week

$2,803

$59

Average $64/hour

$70

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$145,734	$12,144	$2,803	$70
Average	$132,762	$11,063	$2,553	$64
25th Percentile	$122,852	$10,238	$2,363	$59

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