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 $100,393 for beginners, reaching about $102,280 at mid-level, and approach $106,551 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 $113,200, California $112,771, Massachusetts $111,268. 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: $166,084; architect software engineer: $161,436; Solution Architect V: $159,417; Solution Architect IV: $148,419; AWS Engineer Architect: $143,650.

Architect Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Architect Engineer make in Delaware?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for an Architect Engineer in Delaware is $103,538 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): $112,287
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $94,478 to $108,118
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $86,229

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Architect Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$108,118	$9,010	$2,079	$52
Average	$103,538	$8,628	$1,991	$50
25th Percentile	$94,478	$7,873	$1,817	$45

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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): $100,393
Early Career (1-2 years): $101,022
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $102,280
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $104,985
Expert (over 8 years): $106,551

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Architect Engineer	$100,393
Intermediate Level Architect Engineer	$101,022
Senior Level Architect Engineer	$102,280
Specialist Level Architect Engineer	$104,985
Expert Level Architect Engineer	$106,551

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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: $113,200.
California: $112,771.
Massachusetts: $111,268.

District of Columbia $113,200 California $112,771 Massachusetts $111,268 Washington $110,859 New Jersey $110,818 Alaska $110,675 Connecticut $109,264 New York $108,691

Hawaii $106,861 Rhode Island $106,002 Maryland $105,420 Minnesota $104,622 Colorado $104,315 Illinois $104,213 Oregon $103,825 Delaware $103,538

New Hampshire $103,359 Virginia $102,956 Pennsylvania $101,780 Nevada $101,187 North Dakota $100,993 Michigan $100,686 Wisconsin $100,573 Vermont $100,349

Texas $99,725 Maine $99,684 Arizona $99,623 Ohio $99,551 Georgia $98,610 Indiana $98,140 Wyoming $98,048 Utah $97,905

Iowa $97,844 Kansas $97,353 Louisiana $97,210 North Carolina $97,159 Missouri $97,138 Florida $96,739 Montana $96,525 Nebraska $96,320

Kentucky $96,208 South Carolina $95,799 Tennessee $95,543 Idaho $95,441 New Mexico $94,695 Oklahoma $94,531 Alabama $93,928 South Dakota $92,916

Arkansas $92,364 West Virginia $92,067 Mississippi $91,178

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: $107,158
Little Creek: $106,166
Magnolia: $106,606

Lincoln, DE $107,158 Little Creek, DE $106,166 Magnolia, DE $106,606 Milford, DE $107,158 Marydel, DE $105,767 Millsboro, DE $107,158 Millville, DE $107,873 Milton, DE $107,158

Nassau, DE $107,158 Ocean View, DE $107,873 Rehoboth Beach, DE $107,873 Seaford, DE $106,033 Selbyville, DE $107,873 Smyrna, DE $105,645 Viola, DE $106,606 Woodside, DE $106,299

Bear, DE $104,868 Newark, DE $104,908 Claymont, DE $104,990 Delaware City, DE $104,908 Hockessin, DE $104,990 Kirkwood, DE $104,908 Middletown, DE $105,430 Montchanin, DE $104,990

New Castle, DE $104,990 Odessa, DE $105,573 Port Penn, DE $104,622 Rockland, DE $104,990 Saint Georges, DE $104,908 Townsend, DE $105,420 Winterthur, DE $104,990 Lewes, DE $107,158

Wilmington, DE $104,990 Dover, DE $106,115 Dover Afb, DE $106,360 Bethany Beach, DE $107,873 Bethel, DE $106,033 Bridgeville, DE $107,158 Camden Wyoming, DE $106,227 Cheswold, DE $105,870

Clayton, DE $105,604 Dagsboro, DE $107,873 Delmar, DE $106,033 Ellendale, DE $107,158 Felton, DE $107,158 Fenwick Island, DE $107,873 Frankford, DE $107,873 Frederica, DE $107,158

Georgetown, DE $107,158 Greenwood, DE $107,158 Harbeson, DE $107,158 Harrington, DE $107,158 Hartly, DE $105,553 Houston, DE $107,158 Kenton, DE $105,604 Laurel, DE $106,033

Yorklyn, DE $104,990

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 February 01, 2026

$94,478

Average $103,538/year

$108,118

$7,873

Average $8,628/month

$9,010

$1,817

Average $1,991/week

$2,079

$45

Average $50/hour

$52

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$108,118	$9,010	$2,079	$52
Average	$103,538	$8,628	$1,991	$50
25th Percentile	$94,478	$7,873	$1,817	$45

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