What are the main factors that influence an Automation Engineering's salary?

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

How does experience change An Automation Engineering's salary?

An Automation Engineering's salary grows with experience: a Mechanical Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $78,418, a Mechanical Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $92,468, a Automation Engineering (4-7 years)earns $106,873, a Mechanical Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $127,344, a Mechanical Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $146,590,

What are the highest paying states for an Automation Engineering?

Automation Engineering salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Automation Engineering roles are District of Columbia $116,249, California $115,808, Massachusetts $114,265. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Automation Engineering roles make?

Salaries for Automation Engineering level roles vary by specialization: Robotic Process Automation Engineering Senior Manager: $186,600; RPA Automation Engineering Senior Manager: $186,590; Automation Engineering Manager: $167,200; Automation Engineer IV: $149,330; Robotic Process Automation Engineering Manager: $144,200.

Automation Engineering Salary in Delaware

How much does an Automation Engineering make in Delaware?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for an Automation Engineering in Delaware is $106,327 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $51.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $120,613
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $98,472 to $113,805
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $91,320

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Automation Engineering Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$113,805	$9,484	$2,189	$55
Average	$106,327	$8,861	$2,045	$51
25th Percentile	$98,472	$8,206	$1,894	$47

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Key Factors That Influence Automation Engineering Salaries

An Automation Engineering'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 Automation Engineering Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Automation Engineering'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): $78,418
Early Career (1-2 years): $92,468
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $106,873
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $127,344
Expert (over 8 years): $146,590

Levels	Salary
Mechanica... Level Automation Engineering	$78,418
Mechanica... Level Automation Engineering	$92,468
Automatio... Level Automation Engineering	$106,873
Mechanica... Level Automation Engineering	$127,344
Mechanica... Level Automation Engineering	$146,590

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How Do Automation Engineering 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 Automation Engineerings. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $116,249.
California: $115,808.
Massachusetts: $114,265.

District of Columbia $116,249 California $115,808 Massachusetts $114,265 Washington $113,845 New Jersey $113,803 Alaska $113,656 Connecticut $112,207 New York $111,619

Hawaii $109,740 Rhode Island $108,858 Maryland $108,259 Minnesota $107,440 Colorado $107,125 Illinois $107,020 Oregon $106,621 Delaware $106,327

New Hampshire $106,143 Virginia $105,729 Pennsylvania $104,522 Nevada $103,913 North Dakota $103,713 Michigan $103,398 Wisconsin $103,283 Vermont $103,052

Texas $102,411 Maine $102,369 Arizona $102,306 Ohio $102,233 Georgia $101,267 Indiana $100,784 Wyoming $100,689 Utah $100,542

Iowa $100,479 Kansas $99,975 Louisiana $99,828 North Carolina $99,776 Missouri $99,755 Florida $99,345 Montana $99,125 Nebraska $98,915

Kentucky $98,799 South Carolina $98,379 Tennessee $98,117 Idaho $98,012 New Mexico $97,245 Oklahoma $97,077 Alabama $96,458 South Dakota $95,419

Arkansas $94,852 West Virginia $94,547 Mississippi $93,634

Top Paying Cities for Automation Engineerings

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: $110,044
Little Creek: $109,026
Magnolia: $109,477

Lincoln, DE $110,044 Little Creek, DE $109,026 Magnolia, DE $109,477 Milford, DE $110,044 Marydel, DE $108,616 Millsboro, DE $110,044 Millville, DE $110,779 Milton, DE $110,044

Nassau, DE $110,044 Ocean View, DE $110,779 Rehoboth Beach, DE $110,779 Seaford, DE $108,889 Selbyville, DE $110,779 Smyrna, DE $108,490 Viola, DE $109,477 Woodside, DE $109,162

Bear, DE $107,692 Newark, DE $107,734 Claymont, DE $107,818 Delaware City, DE $107,734 Hockessin, DE $107,818 Kirkwood, DE $107,734 Middletown, DE $108,270 Montchanin, DE $107,818

New Castle, DE $107,818 Odessa, DE $108,417 Port Penn, DE $107,440 Rockland, DE $107,818 Saint Georges, DE $107,734 Townsend, DE $108,259 Winterthur, DE $107,818 Lewes, DE $110,044

Wilmington, DE $107,818 Dover, DE $108,973 Dover Afb, DE $109,225 Bethany Beach, DE $110,779 Bethel, DE $108,889 Bridgeville, DE $110,044 Camden Wyoming, DE $109,089 Cheswold, DE $108,721

Clayton, DE $108,448 Dagsboro, DE $110,779 Delmar, DE $108,889 Ellendale, DE $110,044 Felton, DE $110,044 Fenwick Island, DE $110,779 Frankford, DE $110,779 Frederica, DE $110,044

Georgetown, DE $110,044 Greenwood, DE $110,044 Harbeson, DE $110,044 Harrington, DE $110,044 Hartly, DE $108,396 Houston, DE $110,044 Kenton, DE $108,448 Laurel, DE $108,889

Yorklyn, DE $107,818

Automation Engineering Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Automation Engineering'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

$98,472

Average $106,327/year

$113,805

$8,206

Average $8,861/month

$9,484

$1,894

Average $2,045/week

$2,189

$47

Average $51/hour

$55

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$113,805	$9,484	$2,189	$55
Average	$106,327	$8,861	$2,045	$51
25th Percentile	$98,472	$8,206	$1,894	$47

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