What are the main factors that influence an Entry Level Position'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 Entry Level Position?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Entry Level Position roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Entry Level Position's salary?

An Entry Level Position's salary grows with experience: starting around $36,228 for beginners, reaching about $38,000 at mid-level, and approach $38,354 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Entry Level Position?

Entry Level Position salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Entry Level Position roles are District of Columbia $40,907, California $40,752, Massachusetts $40,208. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Entry Level Position roles make?

Salaries for Entry Level Position level roles vary by specialization: Entry Level Attorney Position: $184,558; Architect I (Entry-level Non-registerted Position): $109,578; Entry Level Actuary: $80,901; Entry Level Auditor: $67,701; Entry Level Animator: $63,503.

Entry Level Position Salary in Delaware

How much does an Entry Level Position make in Delaware?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Entry Level Position in Delaware is $37,415 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $18.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $40,260
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $32,385 to $38,904
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $27,805

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Entry Level Position Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$38,904	$3,242	$748	$19
Average	$37,415	$3,118	$720	$18
25th Percentile	$32,385	$2,699	$623	$16

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Key Factors That Influence Entry Level Position Salaries

An Entry Level Position'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 Position Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Entry Level Position'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): $36,228
Early Career (1-2 years): $37,276
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $38,000
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $38,256
Expert (over 8 years): $38,354

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Entry Level Position	$36,228
Intermediate Level Entry Level Position	$37,276
Senior Level Entry Level Position	$38,000
Specialist Level Entry Level Position	$38,256
Expert Level Entry Level Position	$38,354

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

District of Columbia: $40,907.
California: $40,752.
Massachusetts: $40,208.

District of Columbia $40,907 California $40,752 Massachusetts $40,208 Washington $40,061 New Jersey $40,046 Alaska $39,994 Connecticut $39,484 New York $39,277

Hawaii $38,616 Rhode Island $38,306 Maryland $38,095 Minnesota $37,807 Colorado $37,696 Illinois $37,659 Oregon $37,519 Delaware $37,415

New Hampshire $37,350 Virginia $37,205 Pennsylvania $36,780 Nevada $36,566 North Dakota $36,495 Michigan $36,385 Wisconsin $36,344 Vermont $36,263

Texas $36,037 Maine $36,022 Arizona $36,000 Ohio $35,974 Georgia $35,635 Indiana $35,465 Wyoming $35,431 Utah $35,380

Iowa $35,357 Kansas $35,180 Louisiana $35,128 North Carolina $35,110 Missouri $35,102 Florida $34,958 Montana $34,881 Nebraska $34,807

Kentucky $34,766 South Carolina $34,618 Tennessee $34,526 Idaho $34,489 New Mexico $34,219 Oklahoma $34,160 Alabama $33,942 South Dakota $33,577

Arkansas $33,377 West Virginia $33,270 Mississippi $32,949

Top Paying Cities for Entry Level Positions

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: $37,247
Little Creek: $37,520
Magnolia: $37,466

Lincoln, DE $37,247 Little Creek, DE $37,520 Magnolia, DE $37,466 Milford, DE $37,341 Marydel, DE $37,403 Millsboro, DE $37,091 Millville, DE $37,148 Milton, DE $37,212

Nassau, DE $37,239 Ocean View, DE $37,142 Rehoboth Beach, DE $37,213 Seaford, DE $37,234 Selbyville, DE $37,080 Smyrna, DE $37,545 Viola, DE $37,372 Woodside, DE $37,473

Bear, DE $37,386 Newark, DE $37,372 Claymont, DE $37,449 Delaware City, DE $37,410 Hockessin, DE $37,369 Kirkwood, DE $37,403 Middletown, DE $37,417 Montchanin, DE $37,378

New Castle, DE $37,383 Odessa, DE $37,436 Port Penn, DE $37,461 Rockland, DE $37,381 Saint Georges, DE $37,405 Townsend, DE $37,463 Winterthur, DE $37,386 Lewes, DE $37,227

Wilmington, DE $37,371 Dover, DE $37,520 Dover Afb, DE $37,322 Bethany Beach, DE $37,102 Bethel, DE $37,141 Bridgeville, DE $37,228 Camden Wyoming, DE $37,414 Cheswold, DE $37,507

Clayton, DE $37,508 Dagsboro, DE $37,077 Delmar, DE $37,017 Ellendale, DE $37,129 Felton, DE $37,338 Fenwick Island, DE $37,085 Frankford, DE $37,020 Frederica, DE $37,375

Georgetown, DE $37,062 Greenwood, DE $37,234 Harbeson, DE $37,102 Harrington, DE $37,291 Hartly, DE $37,407 Houston, DE $37,238 Kenton, DE $37,510 Laurel, DE $37,040

Yorklyn, DE $37,380

Entry Level Position Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Entry Level Position roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Entry Level Position positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Entry Level Position as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Entry Level Position

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$44,898	$22.0	20%

Entry Level Position Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Entry Level Position'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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$32,385

Average $37,415/year

$38,904

$2,699

Average $3,118/month

$3,242

$623

Average $720/week

$748

$16

Average $18/hour

$19

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$38,904	$3,242	$748	$19
Average	$37,415	$3,118	$720	$18
25th Percentile	$32,385	$2,699	$623	$16

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