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

An Entry Level Electrical Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $115,428 for beginners, reaching about $117,210 at mid-level, and approach $124,248 for experts.

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

Entry Level Electrical Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Entry Level Electrical Engineer roles are District of Columbia $129,447, California $128,956, Massachusetts $127,238. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Entry Level Electrical Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Mid Level Electrical Engineer: $124,038; Entry Level Electrical Design Engineer: $92,093; engineer entry level: $88,571; Entry Level Project Engineer: $86,201; Entry Electrical Engineer: $81,933.

Entry Level Electrical Engineer Salary in Delaware

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

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Entry Level Electrical Engineer in Delaware is $118,399 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $57.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $134,857
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $109,843 to $127,014
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $102,052

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Entry Level Electrical Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$127,014	$10,584	$2,443	$61
Average	$118,399	$9,867	$2,277	$57
25th Percentile	$109,843	$9,154	$2,112	$53

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Key Factors That Influence Entry Level Electrical Engineer Salaries

An Entry Level 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 Entry Level Electrical Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Entry Level 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): $115,428
Early Career (1-2 years): $116,022
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $117,210
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $121,758
Expert (over 8 years): $124,248

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Entry Level Electrical Engineer	$115,428
Intermediate Level Entry Level Electrical Engineer	$116,022
Senior Level Entry Level Electrical Engineer	$117,210
Specialist Level Entry Level Electrical Engineer	$121,758
Expert Level Entry Level Electrical Engineer	$124,248

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

District of Columbia: $129,447.
California: $128,956.
Massachusetts: $127,238.

District of Columbia $129,447 California $128,956 Massachusetts $127,238 Washington $126,770 New Jersey $126,723 Alaska $126,559 Connecticut $124,946 New York $124,291

Hawaii $122,199 Rhode Island $121,216 Maryland $120,550 Minnesota $119,638 Colorado $119,287 Illinois $119,170 Oregon $118,726 Delaware $118,399

New Hampshire $118,193 Virginia $117,732 Pennsylvania $116,388 Nevada $115,710 North Dakota $115,488 Michigan $115,137 Wisconsin $115,008 Vermont $114,751

Texas $114,038 Maine $113,991 Arizona $113,921 Ohio $113,839 Georgia $112,764 Indiana $112,226 Wyoming $112,121 Utah $111,957

Iowa $111,887 Kansas $111,326 Louisiana $111,162 North Carolina $111,103 Missouri $111,080 Florida $110,624 Montana $110,379 Nebraska $110,145

Kentucky $110,016 South Carolina $109,548 Tennessee $109,256 Idaho $109,139 New Mexico $108,286 Oklahoma $108,099 Alabama $107,409 South Dakota $106,251

Arkansas $105,620 West Virginia $105,281 Mississippi $104,264

Top Paying Cities for Entry Level 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: $122,538
Little Creek: $121,403
Magnolia: $121,906

Lincoln, DE $122,538 Little Creek, DE $121,403 Magnolia, DE $121,906 Milford, DE $122,538 Marydel, DE $120,948 Millsboro, DE $122,538 Millville, DE $123,356 Milton, DE $122,538

Nassau, DE $122,538 Ocean View, DE $123,356 Rehoboth Beach, DE $123,356 Seaford, DE $121,252 Selbyville, DE $123,356 Smyrna, DE $120,807 Viola, DE $121,906 Woodside, DE $121,555

Bear, DE $119,919 Newark, DE $119,965 Claymont, DE $120,059 Delaware City, DE $119,965 Hockessin, DE $120,059 Kirkwood, DE $119,965 Middletown, DE $120,562 Montchanin, DE $120,059

New Castle, DE $120,059 Odessa, DE $120,725 Port Penn, DE $119,638 Rockland, DE $120,059 Saint Georges, DE $119,965 Townsend, DE $120,550 Winterthur, DE $120,059 Lewes, DE $122,538

Wilmington, DE $120,059 Dover, DE $121,345 Dover Afb, DE $121,626 Bethany Beach, DE $123,356 Bethel, DE $121,252 Bridgeville, DE $122,538 Camden Wyoming, DE $121,474 Cheswold, DE $121,064

Clayton, DE $120,760 Dagsboro, DE $123,356 Delmar, DE $121,252 Ellendale, DE $122,538 Felton, DE $122,538 Fenwick Island, DE $123,356 Frankford, DE $123,356 Frederica, DE $122,538

Georgetown, DE $122,538 Greenwood, DE $122,538 Harbeson, DE $122,538 Harrington, DE $122,538 Hartly, DE $120,702 Houston, DE $122,538 Kenton, DE $120,760 Laurel, DE $121,252

Yorklyn, DE $120,059

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

Understanding how an Entry Level 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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$109,843

Average $118,399/year

$127,014

$9,154

Average $9,867/month

$10,584

$2,112

Average $2,277/week

$2,443

$53

Average $57/hour

$61

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$127,014	$10,584	$2,443	$61
Average	$118,399	$9,867	$2,277	$57
25th Percentile	$109,843	$9,154	$2,112	$53

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