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

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

How does experience change A Technician's salary?

A Technician's salary grows with experience: starting around $88,162 for beginners, reaching about $91,517 at mid-level, and approach $96,199 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Technician?

Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Technician roles are District of Columbia $100,056, California $99,677, Massachusetts $98,348. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Technician roles make?

Salaries for Technician level roles vary by specialization: Or Technician: $87,122; Ophthalmic Technician: $67,375; CIP Technician: $65,393; Mathematical Technician: $64,759; Radiation Technician: $63,609.

Technician Salary in Delaware

How much does a Technician make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Technician in Delaware is $91,517 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $44.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $111,793
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $83,598 to $102,130
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $76,389

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Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$102,130	$8,511	$1,964	$49
Average	$91,517	$7,626	$1,760	$44
25th Percentile	$83,598	$6,967	$1,608	$40

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Key Factors That Influence Technician Salaries

A Technician'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 Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Technician'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): $88,162
Early Career (1-2 years): $88,396
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $91,517
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $95,887
Expert (over 8 years): $96,199

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Technician	$88,162
Intermediate Level Technician	$88,396
Senior Level Technician	$91,517
Specialist Level Technician	$95,887
Expert Level Technician	$96,199

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How Do Technician 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 Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $100,056.
California: $99,677.
Massachusetts: $98,348.

District of Columbia $100,056 California $99,677 Massachusetts $98,348 Washington $97,987 New Jersey $97,951 Alaska $97,824 Connecticut $96,577 New York $96,071

Hawaii $94,454 Rhode Island $93,694 Maryland $93,179 Minnesota $92,474 Colorado $92,203 Illinois $92,113 Oregon $91,770 Delaware $91,517

New Hampshire $91,358 Virginia $91,001 Pennsylvania $89,962 Nevada $89,438 North Dakota $89,266 Michigan $88,995 Wisconsin $88,896 Vermont $88,697

Texas $88,146 Maine $88,110 Arizona $88,055 Ohio $87,992 Georgia $87,161 Indiana $86,745 Wyoming $86,664 Utah $86,537

Iowa $86,483 Kansas $86,049 Louisiana $85,923 North Carolina $85,878 Missouri $85,859 Florida $85,507 Montana $85,317 Nebraska $85,137

Kentucky $85,037 South Carolina $84,676 Tennessee $84,450 Idaho $84,359 New Mexico $83,700 Oklahoma $83,555 Alabama $83,022 South Dakota $82,127

Arkansas $81,639 West Virginia $81,377 Mississippi $80,591

Top Paying Cities for Technicians

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: $91,105
Little Creek: $91,771
Magnolia: $91,639

Lincoln, DE $91,105 Little Creek, DE $91,771 Magnolia, DE $91,639 Milford, DE $91,336 Marydel, DE $91,486 Millsboro, DE $90,722 Millville, DE $90,862 Milton, DE $91,020

Nassau, DE $91,086 Ocean View, DE $90,847 Rehoboth Beach, DE $91,021 Seaford, DE $91,073 Selbyville, DE $90,696 Smyrna, DE $91,835 Viola, DE $91,412 Woodside, DE $91,658

Bear, DE $91,446 Newark, DE $91,412 Claymont, DE $91,599 Delaware City, DE $91,503 Hockessin, DE $91,404 Kirkwood, DE $91,486 Middletown, DE $91,521 Montchanin, DE $91,424

New Castle, DE $91,438 Odessa, DE $91,566 Port Penn, DE $91,628 Rockland, DE $91,433 Saint Georges, DE $91,492 Townsend, DE $91,633 Winterthur, DE $91,444 Lewes, DE $91,055

Wilmington, DE $91,408 Dover, DE $91,771 Dover Afb, DE $91,288 Bethany Beach, DE $90,751 Bethel, DE $90,845 Bridgeville, DE $91,059 Camden Wyoming, DE $91,513 Cheswold, DE $91,742

Clayton, DE $91,744 Dagsboro, DE $90,688 Delmar, DE $90,542 Ellendale, DE $90,817 Felton, DE $91,329 Fenwick Island, DE $90,708 Frankford, DE $90,550 Frederica, DE $91,419

Georgetown, DE $90,654 Greenwood, DE $91,074 Harbeson, DE $90,750 Harrington, DE $91,213 Hartly, DE $91,497 Houston, DE $91,083 Kenton, DE $91,749 Laurel, DE $90,599

Yorklyn, DE $91,431

Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Technician'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 May 01, 2026

$83,598

Average $91,517/year

$102,130

$6,967

Average $7,626/month

$8,511

$1,608

Average $1,760/week

$1,964

$40

Average $44/hour

$49

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$102,130	$8,511	$1,964	$49
Average	$91,517	$7,626	$1,760	$44
25th Percentile	$83,598	$6,967	$1,608	$40

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