What are the main factors that influence a Desktop Support Tech's salary?

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

How does experience change a Desktop Support Tech's salary?

A Desktop Support Tech's salary grows with experience: starting around $50,676 for beginners, reaching about $51,930 at mid-level, and approach $52,687 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Desktop Support Tech?

Desktop Support Tech salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Desktop Support Tech roles are District of Columbia $57,024, California $56,808, Massachusetts $56,051. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Desktop Support Tech roles make?

Salaries for Desktop Support Tech level roles vary by specialization: Desktop Support Manager: $118,180; Desktop Support II: $86,962; Desktop Support Engineer: $72,083; Desktop Support Tech III: $71,480; Desktop Support Analyst: $67,780.

Desktop Support Tech Salary in Delaware

How much does a Desktop Support Tech make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Desktop Support Tech in Delaware is $52,157 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $62,563
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $47,627 to $57,604
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $43,503

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Desktop Support Tech Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$57,604	$4,800	$1,108	$28
Average	$52,157	$4,346	$1,003	$25
25th Percentile	$47,627	$3,969	$916	$23

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Key Factors That Influence Desktop Support Tech Salaries

A Desktop Support Tech'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 Desktop Support Tech Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Desktop Support Tech'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): $50,676
Early Career (1-2 years): $51,022
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $51,930
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $52,535
Expert (over 8 years): $52,687

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Desktop Support Tech	$50,676
Intermediate Level Desktop Support Tech	$51,022
Senior Level Desktop Support Tech	$51,930
Specialist Level Desktop Support Tech	$52,535
Expert Level Desktop Support Tech	$52,687

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How Do Desktop Support Tech 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 Desktop Support Teches. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $57,024.
California: $56,808.
Massachusetts: $56,051.

District of Columbia $57,024 California $56,808 Massachusetts $56,051 Washington $55,845 New Jersey $55,824 Alaska $55,752 Connecticut $55,041 New York $54,753

Hawaii $53,831 Rhode Island $53,398 Maryland $53,105 Minnesota $52,703 Colorado $52,549 Illinois $52,497 Oregon $52,301 Delaware $52,157

New Hampshire $52,067 Virginia $51,864 Pennsylvania $51,271 Nevada $50,973 North Dakota $50,875 Michigan $50,720 Wisconsin $50,664 Vermont $50,550

Texas $50,236 Maine $50,216 Arizona $50,185 Ohio $50,149 Georgia $49,675 Indiana $49,438 Wyoming $49,391 Utah $49,319

Iowa $49,288 Kansas $49,041 Louisiana $48,969 North Carolina $48,943 Missouri $48,933 Florida $48,732 Montana $48,624 Nebraska $48,521

Kentucky $48,464 South Carolina $48,258 Tennessee $48,130 Idaho $48,078 New Mexico $47,702 Oklahoma $47,620 Alabama $47,316 South Dakota $46,806

Arkansas $46,528 West Virginia $46,379 Mississippi $45,930

Top Paying Cities for Desktop Support Teches

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: $53,980
Little Creek: $53,481
Magnolia: $53,702

Lincoln, DE $53,980 Little Creek, DE $53,481 Magnolia, DE $53,702 Milford, DE $53,980 Marydel, DE $53,280 Millsboro, DE $53,980 Millville, DE $54,341 Milton, DE $53,980

Nassau, DE $53,980 Ocean View, DE $54,341 Rehoboth Beach, DE $54,341 Seaford, DE $53,414 Selbyville, DE $54,341 Smyrna, DE $53,218 Viola, DE $53,702 Woodside, DE $53,548

Bear, DE $52,827 Newark, DE $52,847 Claymont, DE $52,889 Delaware City, DE $52,847 Hockessin, DE $52,889 Kirkwood, DE $52,847 Middletown, DE $53,110 Montchanin, DE $52,889

New Castle, DE $52,889 Odessa, DE $53,182 Port Penn, DE $52,703 Rockland, DE $52,889 Saint Georges, DE $52,847 Townsend, DE $53,105 Winterthur, DE $52,889 Lewes, DE $53,980

Wilmington, DE $52,889 Dover, DE $53,455 Dover Afb, DE $53,579 Bethany Beach, DE $54,341 Bethel, DE $53,414 Bridgeville, DE $53,980 Camden Wyoming, DE $53,512 Cheswold, DE $53,331

Clayton, DE $53,198 Dagsboro, DE $54,341 Delmar, DE $53,414 Ellendale, DE $53,980 Felton, DE $53,980 Fenwick Island, DE $54,341 Frankford, DE $54,341 Frederica, DE $53,980

Georgetown, DE $53,980 Greenwood, DE $53,980 Harbeson, DE $53,980 Harrington, DE $53,980 Hartly, DE $53,172 Houston, DE $53,980 Kenton, DE $53,198 Laurel, DE $53,414

Yorklyn, DE $52,889

Desktop Support Tech Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Desktop Support Tech'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

$47,627

Average $52,157/year

$57,604

$3,969

Average $4,346/month

$4,800

$916

Average $1,003/week

$1,108

$23

Average $25/hour

$28

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$57,604	$4,800	$1,108	$28
Average	$52,157	$4,346	$1,003	$25
25th Percentile	$47,627	$3,969	$916	$23

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