What are the main factors that influence an Aerospace Electrical Engineer's salary?

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

How does experience change An Aerospace Electrical Engineer's salary?

An Aerospace Electrical Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $81,435 for beginners, reaching about $84,641 at mid-level, and approach $94,060 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Aerospace Electrical Engineer?

Aerospace Electrical Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Aerospace Electrical Engineer roles are District of Columbia $92,929, California $92,577, Massachusetts $91,343. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Aerospace Electrical Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Aerospace Electrical Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Aerospace Engineer VI: $199,172; Aerospace Engineer V: $161,843; Aerospace Engineer IV: $140,142; Aerospace Engineer: $114,513; Aerospace Engineer III: $110,758.

Aerospace Electrical Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Aerospace Electrical Engineer make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Aerospace Electrical Engineer in Delaware is $84,998 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

However, an Aerospace Electrical Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $122,921
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $72,172 to $104,848
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $60,496

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Aerospace Electrical Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$104,848	$8,737	$2,016	$50
Average	$84,998	$7,083	$1,635	$41
25th Percentile	$72,172	$6,014	$1,388	$35

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Key Factors That Influence Aerospace Electrical Engineer Salaries

An Aerospace Electrical 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 Aerospace Electrical Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Aerospace Electrical 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): $81,435
Early Career (1-2 years): $82,326
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $84,641
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $89,811
Expert (over 8 years): $94,060

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Aerospace Electrical Engineer	$81,435
Intermediate Level Aerospace Electrical Engineer	$82,326
Senior Level Aerospace Electrical Engineer	$84,641
Specialist Level Aerospace Electrical Engineer	$89,811
Expert Level Aerospace Electrical Engineer	$94,060

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How Do Aerospace Electrical 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 Aerospace Electrical Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $92,929.
California: $92,577.
Massachusetts: $91,343.

District of Columbia $92,929 California $92,577 Massachusetts $91,343 Washington $91,007 New Jersey $90,973 Alaska $90,856 Connecticut $89,698 New York $89,228

Hawaii $87,725 Rhode Island $87,020 Maryland $86,542 Minnesota $85,887 Colorado $85,635 Illinois $85,551 Oregon $85,233 Delaware $84,998

New Hampshire $84,850 Virginia $84,519 Pennsylvania $83,554 Nevada $83,067 North Dakota $82,908 Michigan $82,656 Wisconsin $82,564 Vermont $82,379

Texas $81,867 Maine $81,833 Arizona $81,783 Ohio $81,724 Georgia $80,952 Indiana $80,566 Wyoming $80,490 Utah $80,373

Iowa $80,323 Kansas $79,920 Louisiana $79,802 North Carolina $79,760 Missouri $79,743 Florida $79,416 Montana $79,240 Nebraska $79,072

Kentucky $78,980 South Carolina $78,644 Tennessee $78,434 Idaho $78,350 New Mexico $77,737 Oklahoma $77,603 Alabama $77,108 South Dakota $76,277

Arkansas $75,824 West Virginia $75,580 Mississippi $74,850

Top Paying Cities for Aerospace Electrical 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: $87,969
Little Creek: $87,155
Magnolia: $87,515

Lincoln, DE $87,969 Little Creek, DE $87,155 Magnolia, DE $87,515 Milford, DE $87,969 Marydel, DE $86,827 Millsboro, DE $87,969 Millville, DE $88,556 Milton, DE $87,969

Nassau, DE $87,969 Ocean View, DE $88,556 Rehoboth Beach, DE $88,556 Seaford, DE $87,045 Selbyville, DE $88,556 Smyrna, DE $86,727 Viola, DE $87,515 Woodside, DE $87,264

Bear, DE $86,089 Newark, DE $86,122 Claymont, DE $86,189 Delaware City, DE $86,122 Hockessin, DE $86,189 Kirkwood, DE $86,122 Middletown, DE $86,550 Montchanin, DE $86,189

New Castle, DE $86,189 Odessa, DE $86,668 Port Penn, DE $85,887 Rockland, DE $86,189 Saint Georges, DE $86,122 Townsend, DE $86,542 Winterthur, DE $86,189 Lewes, DE $87,969

Wilmington, DE $86,189 Dover, DE $87,113 Dover Afb, DE $87,314 Bethany Beach, DE $88,556 Bethel, DE $87,045 Bridgeville, DE $87,969 Camden Wyoming, DE $87,205 Cheswold, DE $86,911

Clayton, DE $86,693 Dagsboro, DE $88,556 Delmar, DE $87,045 Ellendale, DE $87,969 Felton, DE $87,969 Fenwick Island, DE $88,556 Frankford, DE $88,556 Frederica, DE $87,969

Georgetown, DE $87,969 Greenwood, DE $87,969 Harbeson, DE $87,969 Harrington, DE $87,969 Hartly, DE $86,651 Houston, DE $87,969 Kenton, DE $86,693 Laurel, DE $87,045

Yorklyn, DE $86,189

Aerospace Electrical Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Aerospace Electrical 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.

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$72,172

Average $84,998/year

$104,848

$6,014

Average $7,083/month

$8,737

$1,388

Average $1,635/week

$2,016

$35

Average $41/hour

$50

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$104,848	$8,737	$2,016	$50
Average	$84,998	$7,083	$1,635	$41
25th Percentile	$72,172	$6,014	$1,388	$35

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