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

An Architectural Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $72,698 for beginners, reaching about $76,659 at mid-level, and approach $77,087 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Architectural Engineer?

Architectural Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Architectural Engineer roles are District of Columbia $80,373, California $80,068, Massachusetts $79,001. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Architectural Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Architectural Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Architectural Manager: $176,468; Architectural Coordinator: $97,685; Architectural Design Engineer: $95,019; Architectural Designer: $91,964; Architectural Historian: $81,910.

Architectural Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Architectural Engineer make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for an Architectural Engineer in Delaware is $73,513 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $84,095
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $65,130 to $79,052
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $57,498

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Architectural Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$79,052	$6,588	$1,520	$38
Average	$73,513	$6,126	$1,414	$35
25th Percentile	$65,130	$5,428	$1,253	$31

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Key Factors That Influence Architectural Engineer Salaries

An Architectural 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 Architectural Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Architectural 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): $72,698
Early Career (1-2 years): $74,266
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $76,659
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $76,916
Expert (over 8 years): $77,087

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Architectural Engineer	$72,698
Intermediate Level Architectural Engineer	$74,266
Senior Level Architectural Engineer	$76,659
Specialist Level Architectural Engineer	$76,916
Expert Level Architectural Engineer	$77,087

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

District of Columbia: $80,373.
California: $80,068.
Massachusetts: $79,001.

District of Columbia $80,373 California $80,068 Massachusetts $79,001 Washington $78,711 New Jersey $78,681 Alaska $78,580 Connecticut $77,578 New York $77,172

Hawaii $75,872 Rhode Island $75,262 Maryland $74,849 Minnesota $74,282 Colorado $74,065 Illinois $73,992 Oregon $73,716 Delaware $73,513

New Hampshire $73,385 Virginia $73,099 Pennsylvania $72,264 Nevada $71,843 North Dakota $71,705 Michigan $71,488 Wisconsin $71,408 Vermont $71,248

Texas $70,805 Maine $70,776 Arizona $70,733 Ohio $70,682 Georgia $70,014 Indiana $69,680 Wyoming $69,615 Utah $69,513

Iowa $69,470 Kansas $69,121 Louisiana $69,020 North Carolina $68,983 Missouri $68,969 Florida $68,686 Montana $68,533 Nebraska $68,388

Kentucky $68,308 South Carolina $68,018 Tennessee $67,836 Idaho $67,764 New Mexico $67,234 Oklahoma $67,118 Alabama $66,689 South Dakota $65,971

Arkansas $65,579 West Virginia $65,368 Mississippi $64,737

Top Paying Cities for Architectural 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: $73,182
Little Creek: $73,718
Magnolia: $73,612

Lincoln, DE $73,182 Little Creek, DE $73,718 Magnolia, DE $73,612 Milford, DE $73,368 Marydel, DE $73,488 Millsboro, DE $72,875 Millville, DE $72,987 Milton, DE $73,114

Nassau, DE $73,167 Ocean View, DE $72,975 Rehoboth Beach, DE $73,115 Seaford, DE $73,157 Selbyville, DE $72,854 Smyrna, DE $73,769 Viola, DE $73,429 Woodside, DE $73,626

Bear, DE $73,456 Newark, DE $73,429 Claymont, DE $73,579 Delaware City, DE $73,502 Hockessin, DE $73,422 Kirkwood, DE $73,488 Middletown, DE $73,517 Montchanin, DE $73,439

New Castle, DE $73,450 Odessa, DE $73,553 Port Penn, DE $73,602 Rockland, DE $73,446 Saint Georges, DE $73,493 Townsend, DE $73,607 Winterthur, DE $73,455 Lewes, DE $73,142

Wilmington, DE $73,426 Dover, DE $73,718 Dover Afb, DE $73,329 Bethany Beach, DE $72,898 Bethel, DE $72,974 Bridgeville, DE $73,146 Camden Wyoming, DE $73,510 Cheswold, DE $73,694

Clayton, DE $73,696 Dagsboro, DE $72,847 Delmar, DE $72,730 Ellendale, DE $72,951 Felton, DE $73,362 Fenwick Island, DE $72,863 Frankford, DE $72,736 Frederica, DE $73,435

Georgetown, DE $72,820 Greenwood, DE $73,157 Harbeson, DE $72,897 Harrington, DE $73,269 Hartly, DE $73,497 Houston, DE $73,165 Kenton, DE $73,700 Laurel, DE $72,776

Yorklyn, DE $73,444

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

Understanding how an Architectural 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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$65,130

Average $73,513/year

$79,052

$5,428

Average $6,126/month

$6,588

$1,253

Average $1,414/week

$1,520

$31

Average $35/hour

$38

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$79,052	$6,588	$1,520	$38
Average	$73,513	$6,126	$1,414	$35
25th Percentile	$65,130	$5,428	$1,253	$31

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