What are the main factors that influence a Chiller Technician's salary?

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Chiller Technician?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Chiller Technician roles, with salaries approximately 70% above the market median.

How does experience change A Chiller Technician's salary?

A Chiller Technician's salary grows with experience: a Stationary Engineer I (0-1 years)earns $54,117, a Chiller Technician (1-3 years)earns $60,127, a Stationary Engineer III (3-5 years)earns $68,025, a Stationary Engineer IV (5-7 years)earns $84,814, a Stationary Engineer Supervisor (7+ years)earns $82,433,

What are the highest paying states for a Chiller Technician?

Chiller Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Chiller Technician roles are District of Columbia $65,519, California $65,271, Massachusetts $64,401. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Chiller Technician roles make?

Salaries for Chiller Technician level roles vary by specialization: Technician: $90,304; Or Technician: $87,067; Chiller Mechanic: $68,456; Mathematical Technician: $65,001; Radiation Technician: $63,847.

Chiller Technician Salary in Delaware

How much does a Chiller Technician make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Chiller Technician in Delaware is $59,927 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

However, a Chiller Technician's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $69,898
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $57,051 to $65,146
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $54,433

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Chiller Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$65,146	$5,429	$1,253	$31
Average	$59,927	$4,994	$1,152	$29
25th Percentile	$57,051	$4,754	$1,097	$27

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Key Factors That Influence Chiller Technician Salaries

A Chiller Technician'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 Chiller Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Chiller Technician'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): $54,117
Early Career (1-2 years): $60,127
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $68,025
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $84,814
Expert (over 8 years): $82,433

Levels	Salary
Stationar... Level Chiller Technician	$54,117
Chiller T... Level Chiller Technician	$60,127
Stationar... Level Chiller Technician	$68,025
Stationar... Level Chiller Technician	$84,814
Stationar... Level Chiller Technician	$82,433

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How Do Chiller Technician 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 Chiller Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $65,519.
California: $65,271.
Massachusetts: $64,401.

District of Columbia $65,519 California $65,271 Massachusetts $64,401 Washington $64,164 New Jersey $64,140 Alaska $64,057 Connecticut $63,241 New York $62,909

Hawaii $61,850 Rhode Island $61,353 Maryland $61,016 Minnesota $60,554 Colorado $60,377 Illinois $60,318 Oregon $60,093 Delaware $59,927

New Hampshire $59,823 Virginia $59,590 Pennsylvania $58,909 Nevada $58,566 North Dakota $58,454 Michigan $58,276 Wisconsin $58,211 Vermont $58,081

Texas $57,720 Maine $57,696 Arizona $57,661 Ohio $57,619 Georgia $57,075 Indiana $56,803 Wyoming $56,749 Utah $56,666

Iowa $56,631 Kansas $56,347 Louisiana $56,264 North Carolina $56,234 Missouri $56,223 Florida $55,992 Montana $55,868 Nebraska $55,749

Kentucky $55,684 South Carolina $55,447 Tennessee $55,300 Idaho $55,240 New Mexico $54,808 Oklahoma $54,714 Alabama $54,365 South Dakota $53,779

Arkansas $53,459 West Virginia $53,288 Mississippi $52,773

Top Paying Cities for Chiller Technicians

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: $59,657
Little Creek: $60,094
Magnolia: $60,008

Lincoln, DE $59,657 Little Creek, DE $60,094 Magnolia, DE $60,008 Milford, DE $59,809 Marydel, DE $59,907 Millsboro, DE $59,407 Millville, DE $59,499 Milton, DE $59,602

Nassau, DE $59,645 Ocean View, DE $59,489 Rehoboth Beach, DE $59,603 Seaford, DE $59,636 Selbyville, DE $59,390 Smyrna, DE $60,135 Viola, DE $59,858 Woodside, DE $60,019

Bear, DE $59,881 Newark, DE $59,858 Claymont, DE $59,981 Delaware City, DE $59,918 Hockessin, DE $59,853 Kirkwood, DE $59,907 Middletown, DE $59,930 Montchanin, DE $59,867

New Castle, DE $59,876 Odessa, DE $59,960 Port Penn, DE $60,000 Rockland, DE $59,873 Saint Georges, DE $59,911 Townsend, DE $60,003 Winterthur, DE $59,880 Lewes, DE $59,625

Wilmington, DE $59,856 Dover, DE $60,094 Dover Afb, DE $59,777 Bethany Beach, DE $59,426 Bethel, DE $59,487 Bridgeville, DE $59,628 Camden Wyoming, DE $59,925 Cheswold, DE $60,074

Clayton, DE $60,076 Dagsboro, DE $59,384 Delmar, DE $59,289 Ellendale, DE $59,469 Felton, DE $59,804 Fenwick Island, DE $59,397 Frankford, DE $59,294 Frederica, DE $59,863

Georgetown, DE $59,362 Greenwood, DE $59,637 Harbeson, DE $59,425 Harrington, DE $59,728 Hartly, DE $59,914 Houston, DE $59,643 Kenton, DE $60,079 Laurel, DE $59,326

Yorklyn, DE $59,871

Chiller Technician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Chiller Technician roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 120% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 70% above the average. In contrast, Chiller Technician positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Telecom typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Chiller Technician as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Chiller Technician

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$101,876	$49.0	70%
Pharmaceuticals	$95,883	$46.0	60%
Financial Services	$89,891	$43.0	50%
Biotechnology	$83,898	$40.0	40%
Internet	$80,901	$39.0	35%

Chiller Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Chiller Technician'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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$57,051

Average $59,927/year

$65,146

$4,754

Average $4,994/month

$5,429

$1,097

Average $1,152/week

$1,253

$27

Average $29/hour

$31

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$65,146	$5,429	$1,253	$31
Average	$59,927	$4,994	$1,152	$29
25th Percentile	$57,051	$4,754	$1,097	$27

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