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

An Architect Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $100,481 for beginners, reaching about $102,325 at mid-level, and approach $106,570 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Architect Engineer?

Architect Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Architect Engineer roles are District of Columbia $113,218, California $112,788, Massachusetts $111,285. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Architect Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Architect Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Solution Architect VI: $166,099; architect software engineer: $161,429; Solution Architect V: $159,421; Solution Architect IV: $148,426; AWS Engineer Architect: $143,647.

Architect Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Architect Engineer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Architect Engineer in Delaware is $103,555 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $50.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $112,330
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $94,703 to $108,148
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $86,645

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Architect Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$108,148	$9,012	$2,080	$52
Average	$103,555	$8,630	$1,991	$50
25th Percentile	$94,703	$7,892	$1,821	$46

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Key Factors That Influence Architect Engineer Salaries

An Architect 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 Architect Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Architect 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): $100,481
Early Career (1-2 years): $101,096
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $102,325
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $104,992
Expert (over 8 years): $106,570

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Architect Engineer	$100,481
Intermediate Level Architect Engineer	$101,096
Senior Level Architect Engineer	$102,325
Specialist Level Architect Engineer	$104,992
Expert Level Architect Engineer	$106,570

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

District of Columbia: $113,218.
California: $112,788.
Massachusetts: $111,285.

District of Columbia $113,218 California $112,788 Massachusetts $111,285 Washington $110,876 New Jersey $110,835 Alaska $110,692 Connecticut $109,281 New York $108,708

Hawaii $106,878 Rhode Island $106,019 Maryland $105,436 Minnesota $104,639 Colorado $104,332 Illinois $104,230 Oregon $103,841 Delaware $103,555

New Hampshire $103,375 Virginia $102,972 Pennsylvania $101,796 Nevada $101,203 North Dakota $101,008 Michigan $100,702 Wisconsin $100,589 Vermont $100,364

Texas $99,741 Maine $99,700 Arizona $99,638 Ohio $99,567 Georgia $98,626 Indiana $98,156 Wyoming $98,064 Utah $97,920

Iowa $97,859 Kansas $97,368 Louisiana $97,225 North Carolina $97,174 Missouri $97,153 Florida $96,755 Montana $96,540 Nebraska $96,335

Kentucky $96,223 South Carolina $95,814 Tennessee $95,558 Idaho $95,456 New Mexico $94,710 Oklahoma $94,546 Alabama $93,943 South Dakota $92,930

Arkansas $92,378 West Virginia $92,082 Mississippi $91,192

Top Paying Cities for Architect 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: $107,175
Little Creek: $106,183
Magnolia: $106,622

Lincoln, DE $107,175 Little Creek, DE $106,183 Magnolia, DE $106,622 Milford, DE $107,175 Marydel, DE $105,784 Millsboro, DE $107,175 Millville, DE $107,890 Milton, DE $107,175

Nassau, DE $107,175 Ocean View, DE $107,890 Rehoboth Beach, DE $107,890 Seaford, DE $106,050 Selbyville, DE $107,890 Smyrna, DE $105,661 Viola, DE $106,622 Woodside, DE $106,316

Bear, DE $104,884 Newark, DE $104,925 Claymont, DE $105,007 Delaware City, DE $104,925 Hockessin, DE $105,007 Kirkwood, DE $104,925 Middletown, DE $105,446 Montchanin, DE $105,007

New Castle, DE $105,007 Odessa, DE $105,590 Port Penn, DE $104,639 Rockland, DE $105,007 Saint Georges, DE $104,925 Townsend, DE $105,436 Winterthur, DE $105,007 Lewes, DE $107,175

Wilmington, DE $105,007 Dover, DE $106,132 Dover Afb, DE $106,377 Bethany Beach, DE $107,890 Bethel, DE $106,050 Bridgeville, DE $107,175 Camden Wyoming, DE $106,244 Cheswold, DE $105,886

Clayton, DE $105,620 Dagsboro, DE $107,890 Delmar, DE $106,050 Ellendale, DE $107,175 Felton, DE $107,175 Fenwick Island, DE $107,890 Frankford, DE $107,890 Frederica, DE $107,175

Georgetown, DE $107,175 Greenwood, DE $107,175 Harbeson, DE $107,175 Harrington, DE $107,175 Hartly, DE $105,569 Houston, DE $107,175 Kenton, DE $105,620 Laurel, DE $106,050

Yorklyn, DE $105,007

Architect Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Architect 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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$94,703

Average $103,555/year

$108,148

$7,892

Average $8,630/month

$9,012

$1,821

Average $1,991/week

$2,080

$46

Average $50/hour

$52

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$108,148	$9,012	$2,080	$52
Average	$103,555	$8,630	$1,991	$50
25th Percentile	$94,703	$7,892	$1,821	$46

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