What are the main factors that influence an Electric Contractor's salary?

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Electric Contractor?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Electric Contractor roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Electric Contractor's salary?

An Electric Contractor's salary grows with experience: an Electrician I (0-1 years)earns $56,040, an Electric Contractor (1-3 years)earns $65,205, an Electrician III (3-5 years)earns $71,879, an Electrician IV (5-7 years)earns $84,116, an Electrical Maintenance Supervisor (7+ years)earns $84,677,

What are the highest paying states for an Electric Contractor?

Electric Contractor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Electric Contractor roles are District of Columbia $72,941, California $72,664, Massachusetts $71,696. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Electric Contractor roles make?

Salaries for Electric Contractor level roles vary by specialization: Electric Power Engineer: $169,926; Electric and Gas Operations Manager: $157,928; Electric Engineer: $121,807; Electric and Gas Operations Superintendent: $120,726; Electric Distribution Engineer: $100,260.

Electric Contractor Salary in Delaware

How much does an Electric Contractor make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Electric Contractor in Delaware is $66,715 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

However, an Electric Contractor's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $80,570
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $60,090 to $73,967
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $54,057

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Electric Contractor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$73,967	$6,164	$1,422	$36
Average	$66,715	$5,560	$1,283	$32
25th Percentile	$60,090	$5,007	$1,156	$29

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Key Factors That Influence Electric Contractor Salaries

An Electric Contractor'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 Electric Contractor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Electric Contractor'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): $56,040
Early Career (1-2 years): $65,205
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $71,879
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $84,116
Expert (over 8 years): $84,677

Levels	Salary
Electrici... Level Electric Contractor	$56,040
Electric ... Level Electric Contractor	$65,205
Electrici... Level Electric Contractor	$71,879
Electrici... Level Electric Contractor	$84,116
Electrica... Level Electric Contractor	$84,677

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How Do Electric Contractor 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 Electric Contractors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $72,941.
California: $72,664.
Massachusetts: $71,696.

District of Columbia $72,941 California $72,664 Massachusetts $71,696 Washington $71,432 New Jersey $71,406 Alaska $71,314 Connecticut $70,405 New York $70,036

Hawaii $68,857 Rhode Island $68,303 Maryland $67,928 Minnesota $67,414 Colorado $67,216 Illinois $67,150 Oregon $66,900 Delaware $66,715

New Hampshire $66,600 Virginia $66,340 Pennsylvania $65,582 Nevada $65,200 North Dakota $65,075 Michigan $64,877 Wisconsin $64,805 Vermont $64,660

Texas $64,258 Maine $64,232 Arizona $64,192 Ohio $64,146 Georgia $63,540 Indiana $63,237 Wyoming $63,178 Utah $63,086

Iowa $63,046 Kansas $62,730 Louisiana $62,638 North Carolina $62,605 Missouri $62,591 Florida $62,335 Montana $62,196 Nebraska $62,064

Kentucky $61,992 South Carolina $61,728 Tennessee $61,564 Idaho $61,498 New Mexico $61,017 Oklahoma $60,912 Alabama $60,523 South Dakota $59,871

Arkansas $59,515 West Virginia $59,324 Mississippi $58,751

Top Paying Cities for Electric Contractors

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: $66,415
Little Creek: $66,901
Magnolia: $66,805

Lincoln, DE $66,415 Little Creek, DE $66,901 Magnolia, DE $66,805 Milford, DE $66,584 Marydel, DE $66,693 Millsboro, DE $66,136 Millville, DE $66,238 Milton, DE $66,353

Nassau, DE $66,401 Ocean View, DE $66,227 Rehoboth Beach, DE $66,354 Seaford, DE $66,392 Selbyville, DE $66,117 Smyrna, DE $66,947 Viola, DE $66,639 Woodside, DE $66,818

Bear, DE $66,664 Newark, DE $66,639 Claymont, DE $66,775 Delaware City, DE $66,706 Hockessin, DE $66,633 Kirkwood, DE $66,693 Middletown, DE $66,719 Montchanin, DE $66,648

New Castle, DE $66,658 Odessa, DE $66,752 Port Penn, DE $66,796 Rockland, DE $66,655 Saint Georges, DE $66,698 Townsend, DE $66,800 Winterthur, DE $66,663 Lewes, DE $66,379

Wilmington, DE $66,636 Dover, DE $66,901 Dover Afb, DE $66,549 Bethany Beach, DE $66,157 Bethel, DE $66,226 Bridgeville, DE $66,382 Camden Wyoming, DE $66,713 Cheswold, DE $66,879

Clayton, DE $66,881 Dagsboro, DE $66,111 Delmar, DE $66,005 Ellendale, DE $66,206 Felton, DE $66,578 Fenwick Island, DE $66,126 Frankford, DE $66,011 Frederica, DE $66,644

Georgetown, DE $66,086 Greenwood, DE $66,393 Harbeson, DE $66,157 Harrington, DE $66,494 Hartly, DE $66,701 Houston, DE $66,399 Kenton, DE $66,885 Laurel, DE $66,047

Yorklyn, DE $66,653

Electric Contractor Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Electric Contractor roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 35% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Electric Contractor positions in MFG Nondurable or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Electric Contractor as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Electric Contractor

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$80,059	$38.0	20%
Energy & Utilities	$76,723	$37.0	15%
Biotechnology	$73,387	$35.0	10%
Insurance	$73,387	$35.0	10%
Internet	$73,387	$35.0	10%

Electric Contractor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Electric Contractor'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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$60,090

Average $66,715/year

$73,967

$5,007

Average $5,560/month

$6,164

$1,156

Average $1,283/week

$1,422

$29

Average $32/hour

$36

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$73,967	$6,164	$1,422	$36
Average	$66,715	$5,560	$1,283	$32
25th Percentile	$60,090	$5,007	$1,156	$29

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