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

An Associate Electrical Engineer's salary grows with experience: an Associate Electrical Engineer (0-2 years)earns $80,956, an Electrical Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $98,131, an Electrical Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $119,358, an Electrical Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $142,118, an Electrical Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $164,885,

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

Associate Electrical Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Associate Electrical Engineer roles are District of Columbia $87,896, California $87,562, Massachusetts $86,395. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Associate Electrical Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Electrical Engineer VI: $200,779; Electrical Controls Engineer III: $122,438; Senior Electrical Engineer: $120,773; Electrical Controls Engineer: $101,701; Electrical Controls Engineer II: $101,674.

Associate Electrical Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Associate Electrical Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Associate Electrical Engineer in Delaware is $80,394 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $93,894
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $72,291 to $87,460
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $64,913

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Associate Electrical Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$87,460	$7,288	$1,682	$42
Average	$80,394	$6,699	$1,546	$39
25th Percentile	$72,291	$6,024	$1,390	$35

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Key Factors That Influence Associate Electrical Engineer Salaries

An Associate 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 Associate Electrical Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Associate 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): $80,956
Early Career (1-2 years): $98,131
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $119,358
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $142,118
Expert (over 8 years): $164,885

Levels	Salary
Associate... Level Associate Electrical Engineer	$80,956
Electrica... Level Associate Electrical Engineer	$98,131
Electrica... Level Associate Electrical Engineer	$119,358
Electrica... Level Associate Electrical Engineer	$142,118
Electrica... Level Associate Electrical Engineer	$164,885

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

District of Columbia: $87,896.
California: $87,562.
Massachusetts: $86,395.

District of Columbia $87,896 California $87,562 Massachusetts $86,395 Washington $86,078 New Jersey $86,046 Alaska $85,935 Connecticut $84,839 New York $84,395

Hawaii $82,974 Rhode Island $82,307 Maryland $81,854 Minnesota $81,235 Colorado $80,997 Illinois $80,918 Oregon $80,616 Delaware $80,394

New Hampshire $80,254 Virginia $79,941 Pennsylvania $79,028 Nevada $78,568 North Dakota $78,417 Michigan $78,179 Wisconsin $78,092 Vermont $77,917

Texas $77,433 Maine $77,401 Arizona $77,353 Ohio $77,298 Georgia $76,567 Indiana $76,202 Wyoming $76,131 Utah $76,020

Iowa $75,972 Kansas $75,591 Louisiana $75,480 North Carolina $75,440 Missouri $75,424 Florida $75,115 Montana $74,948 Nebraska $74,789

Kentucky $74,702 South Carolina $74,384 Tennessee $74,186 Idaho $74,106 New Mexico $73,527 Oklahoma $73,400 Alabama $72,932 South Dakota $72,146

Arkansas $71,717 West Virginia $71,487 Mississippi $70,796

Top Paying Cities for Associate 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: $80,032
Little Creek: $80,618
Magnolia: $80,502

Lincoln, DE $80,032 Little Creek, DE $80,618 Magnolia, DE $80,502 Milford, DE $80,235 Marydel, DE $80,367 Millsboro, DE $79,696 Millville, DE $79,819 Milton, DE $79,957

Nassau, DE $80,015 Ocean View, DE $79,806 Rehoboth Beach, DE $79,959 Seaford, DE $80,004 Selbyville, DE $79,673 Smyrna, DE $80,673 Viola, DE $80,302 Woodside, DE $80,518

Bear, DE $80,332 Newark, DE $80,302 Claymont, DE $80,466 Delaware City, DE $80,382 Hockessin, DE $80,295 Kirkwood, DE $80,367 Middletown, DE $80,398 Montchanin, DE $80,313

New Castle, DE $80,325 Odessa, DE $80,437 Port Penn, DE $80,491 Rockland, DE $80,321 Saint Georges, DE $80,372 Townsend, DE $80,496 Winterthur, DE $80,330 Lewes, DE $79,988

Wilmington, DE $80,299 Dover, DE $80,618 Dover Afb, DE $80,193 Bethany Beach, DE $79,721 Bethel, DE $79,804 Bridgeville, DE $79,992 Camden Wyoming, DE $80,391 Cheswold, DE $80,591

Clayton, DE $80,594 Dagsboro, DE $79,666 Delmar, DE $79,538 Ellendale, DE $79,779 Felton, DE $80,229 Fenwick Island, DE $79,683 Frankford, DE $79,544 Frederica, DE $80,308

Georgetown, DE $79,636 Greenwood, DE $80,005 Harbeson, DE $79,721 Harrington, DE $80,127 Hartly, DE $80,376 Houston, DE $80,013 Kenton, DE $80,598 Laurel, DE $79,588

Yorklyn, DE $80,318

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

Understanding how an Associate 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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$72,291

Average $80,394/year

$87,460

$6,024

Average $6,699/month

$7,288

$1,390

Average $1,546/week

$1,682

$35

Average $39/hour

$42

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$87,460	$7,288	$1,682	$42
Average	$80,394	$6,699	$1,546	$39
25th Percentile	$72,291	$6,024	$1,390	$35

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