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

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

How does experience change an Electrical Engineering Intern's salary?

An Electrical Engineering Intern's salary grows with experience: starting around $83,470 for beginners, reaching about $86,032 at mid-level, and approach $86,614 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Electrical Engineering Intern?

Electrical Engineering Intern salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Electrical Engineering Intern roles are District of Columbia $91,259, California $90,913, Massachusetts $89,701. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Electrical Engineering Intern roles make?

Salaries for Electrical Engineering Intern level roles vary by specialization: Electrical Engineer Intern: $121,396; Chemical Engineering Intern: $96,341; Systems Engineering Intern: $81,460; Software Engineering Intern: $81,424; Computer Engineering Intern: $79,103.

Electrical Engineering Intern Salary in Delaware

How much does an Electrical Engineering Intern make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Electrical Engineering Intern in Delaware is $83,470 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $97,476
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $75,057 to $90,801
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $67,398

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Electrical Engineering Intern Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$90,801	$7,567	$1,746	$44
Average	$83,470	$6,956	$1,605	$40
25th Percentile	$75,057	$6,255	$1,443	$36

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Key Factors That Influence Electrical Engineering Intern Salaries

An Electrical Engineering Intern'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 Electrical Engineering Intern Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Electrical Engineering Intern'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): $83,470
Early Career (1-2 years): $84,287
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $86,032
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $86,381
Expert (over 8 years): $86,614

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Electrical Engineering Intern	$83,470
Intermediate Level Electrical Engineering Intern	$84,287
Senior Level Electrical Engineering Intern	$86,032
Specialist Level Electrical Engineering Intern	$86,381
Expert Level Electrical Engineering Intern	$86,614

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How Do Electrical Engineering Intern 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 Electrical Engineering Interns. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $91,259.
California: $90,913.
Massachusetts: $89,701.

District of Columbia $91,259 California $90,913 Massachusetts $89,701 Washington $89,372 New Jersey $89,339 Alaska $89,223 Connecticut $88,086 New York $87,624

Hawaii $86,149 Rhode Island $85,457 Maryland $84,987 Minnesota $84,344 Colorado $84,097 Illinois $84,014 Oregon $83,701 Delaware $83,470

New Hampshire $83,325 Virginia $83,000 Pennsylvania $82,053 Nevada $81,575 North Dakota $81,418 Michigan $81,171 Wisconsin $81,080 Vermont $80,899

Texas $80,396 Maine $80,363 Arizona $80,313 Ohio $80,256 Georgia $79,497 Indiana $79,118 Wyoming $79,044 Utah $78,929

Iowa $78,879 Kansas $78,484 Louisiana $78,368 North Carolina $78,327 Missouri $78,311 Florida $77,989 Montana $77,816 Nebraska $77,651

Kentucky $77,561 South Carolina $77,231 Tennessee $77,025 Idaho $76,942 New Mexico $76,341 Oklahoma $76,209 Alabama $75,722 South Dakota $74,906

Arkansas $74,461 West Virginia $74,222 Mississippi $73,505

Top Paying Cities for Electrical Engineering Interns

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: $86,388
Little Creek: $85,589
Magnolia: $85,943

Lincoln, DE $86,388 Little Creek, DE $85,589 Magnolia, DE $85,943 Milford, DE $86,388 Marydel, DE $85,267 Millsboro, DE $86,388 Millville, DE $86,965 Milton, DE $86,388

Nassau, DE $86,388 Ocean View, DE $86,965 Rehoboth Beach, DE $86,965 Seaford, DE $85,481 Selbyville, DE $86,965 Smyrna, DE $85,168 Viola, DE $85,943 Woodside, DE $85,696

Bear, DE $84,542 Newark, DE $84,575 Claymont, DE $84,641 Delaware City, DE $84,575 Hockessin, DE $84,641 Kirkwood, DE $84,575 Middletown, DE $84,995 Montchanin, DE $84,641

New Castle, DE $84,641 Odessa, DE $85,111 Port Penn, DE $84,344 Rockland, DE $84,641 Saint Georges, DE $84,575 Townsend, DE $84,987 Winterthur, DE $84,641 Lewes, DE $86,388

Wilmington, DE $84,641 Dover, DE $85,547 Dover Afb, DE $85,745 Bethany Beach, DE $86,965 Bethel, DE $85,481 Bridgeville, DE $86,388 Camden Wyoming, DE $85,638 Cheswold, DE $85,350

Clayton, DE $85,135 Dagsboro, DE $86,965 Delmar, DE $85,481 Ellendale, DE $86,388 Felton, DE $86,388 Fenwick Island, DE $86,965 Frankford, DE $86,965 Frederica, DE $86,388

Georgetown, DE $86,388 Greenwood, DE $86,388 Harbeson, DE $86,388 Harrington, DE $86,388 Hartly, DE $85,094 Houston, DE $86,388 Kenton, DE $85,135 Laurel, DE $85,481

Yorklyn, DE $84,641

Electrical Engineering Intern Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Electrical Engineering Intern'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 January 01, 2026

$75,057

Average $83,470/year

$90,801

$6,255

Average $6,956/month

$7,567

$1,443

Average $1,605/week

$1,746

$36

Average $40/hour

$44

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$90,801	$7,567	$1,746	$44
Average	$83,470	$6,956	$1,605	$40
25th Percentile	$75,057	$6,255	$1,443	$36

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