What are the main factors that influence an Entry Level Controls 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 Entry Level Controls Engineer's salary?

An Entry Level Controls Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Stationary Engineer I (0-1 years)earns $55,260, a Stationary Engineer II (1-3 years)earns $61,393, a Entry Level Controls Engineer (3-5 years)earns $69,450, a Stationary Engineer IV (5-7 years)earns $86,571, a Stationary Engineer Supervisor (7+ years)earns $84,144,

What are the highest paying states for an Entry Level Controls Engineer?

Entry Level Controls Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Entry Level Controls Engineer roles are District of Columbia $75,468, California $75,182, Massachusetts $74,180. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Entry Level Controls Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Entry Level Controls Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Entry Level Petroleum Engineer: $106,049; engineer entry level: $88,556; Entry Level Project Engineer: $86,201; Electrical Controls Engineer Entry: $81,201; Electrical Controls Engineer I: $81,156.

Entry Level Controls Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Entry Level Controls Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Entry Level Controls Engineer in Delaware is $69,027 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $33.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $81,113
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $62,931 to $75,353
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $57,381

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Entry Level Controls Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$75,353	$6,279	$1,449	$36
Average	$69,027	$5,752	$1,327	$33
25th Percentile	$62,931	$5,244	$1,210	$30

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Key Factors That Influence Entry Level Controls Engineer Salaries

An Entry Level Controls 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 Entry Level Controls Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Entry Level Controls 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): $55,260
Early Career (1-2 years): $61,393
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $69,450
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $86,571
Expert (over 8 years): $84,144

Levels	Salary
Stationar... Level Entry Level Controls Engineer	$55,260
Stationar... Level Entry Level Controls Engineer	$61,393
Entry Lev... Level Entry Level Controls Engineer	$69,450
Stationar... Level Entry Level Controls Engineer	$86,571
Stationar... Level Entry Level Controls Engineer	$84,144

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

District of Columbia: $75,468.
California: $75,182.
Massachusetts: $74,180.

District of Columbia $75,468 California $75,182 Massachusetts $74,180 Washington $73,908 New Jersey $73,880 Alaska $73,785 Connecticut $72,844 New York $72,462

Hawaii $71,242 Rhode Island $70,670 Maryland $70,281 Minnesota $69,750 Colorado $69,545 Illinois $69,477 Oregon $69,218 Delaware $69,027

New Hampshire $68,907 Virginia $68,639 Pennsylvania $67,855 Nevada $67,459 North Dakota $67,330 Michigan $67,125 Wisconsin $67,050 Vermont $66,901

Texas $66,485 Maine $66,457 Arizona $66,417 Ohio $66,369 Georgia $65,742 Indiana $65,428 Wyoming $65,367 Utah $65,271

Iowa $65,231 Kansas $64,903 Louisiana $64,808 North Carolina $64,774 Missouri $64,760 Florida $64,494 Montana $64,351 Nebraska $64,215

Kentucky $64,140 South Carolina $63,867 Tennessee $63,697 Idaho $63,629 New Mexico $63,131 Oklahoma $63,022 Alabama $62,620 South Dakota $61,945

Arkansas $61,577 West Virginia $61,379 Mississippi $60,786

Top Paying Cities for Entry Level Controls 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: $68,716
Little Creek: $69,219
Magnolia: $69,120

Lincoln, DE $68,716 Little Creek, DE $69,219 Magnolia, DE $69,120 Milford, DE $68,891 Marydel, DE $69,004 Millsboro, DE $68,428 Millville, DE $68,534 Milton, DE $68,652

Nassau, DE $68,702 Ocean View, DE $68,522 Rehoboth Beach, DE $68,654 Seaford, DE $68,692 Selbyville, DE $68,408 Smyrna, DE $69,267 Viola, DE $68,948 Woodside, DE $69,133

Bear, DE $68,974 Newark, DE $68,948 Claymont, DE $69,089 Delaware City, DE $69,017 Hockessin, DE $68,942 Kirkwood, DE $69,004 Middletown, DE $69,031 Montchanin, DE $68,958

New Castle, DE $68,968 Odessa, DE $69,065 Port Penn, DE $69,111 Rockland, DE $68,964 Saint Georges, DE $69,009 Townsend, DE $69,115 Winterthur, DE $68,973 Lewes, DE $68,679

Wilmington, DE $68,945 Dover, DE $69,219 Dover Afb, DE $68,855 Bethany Beach, DE $68,450 Bethel, DE $68,521 Bridgeville, DE $68,682 Camden Wyoming, DE $69,024 Cheswold, DE $69,197

Clayton, DE $69,199 Dagsboro, DE $68,402 Delmar, DE $68,292 Ellendale, DE $68,500 Felton, DE $68,885 Fenwick Island, DE $68,417 Frankford, DE $68,298 Frederica, DE $68,954

Georgetown, DE $68,376 Greenwood, DE $68,693 Harbeson, DE $68,449 Harrington, DE $68,798 Hartly, DE $69,012 Houston, DE $68,700 Kenton, DE $69,202 Laurel, DE $68,335

Yorklyn, DE $68,962

Entry Level Controls Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Entry Level Controls 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.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

$62,931

Average $69,027/year

$75,353

$5,244

Average $5,752/month

$6,279

$1,210

Average $1,327/week

$1,449

$30

Average $33/hour

$36

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$75,353	$6,279	$1,449	$36
Average	$69,027	$5,752	$1,327	$33
25th Percentile	$62,931	$5,244	$1,210	$30

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