What are the main factors that influence a Field Worker's salary?

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

How does experience change A Field Worker's salary?

A Field Worker's salary grows with experience: a Field Operator I (0-1 years)earns $65,429, a Field Worker (1-3 years)earns $73,255, a Field Operator III (3-5 years)earns $90,131, a Field Operator IV (5-7 years)earns $99,527, a Field Operations Supervisor (7+ years)earns $117,511,

What are the highest paying states for a Field Worker?

Field Worker salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Field Worker roles are District of Columbia $79,574, California $79,272, Massachusetts $78,215. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Field Worker roles make?

Salaries for Field Worker level roles vary by specialization: Field Crew Worker: $112,374; Field Based Community Health Worker: $64,163; Museum Research Worker: $61,710; Oil Field Worker: $61,181; Concrete Worker: $54,164.

Field Worker Salary in Delaware

How much does a Field Worker make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Field Worker in Delaware is $72,782 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $87,533
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $65,973 to $80,503
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $59,774

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Field Worker Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$80,503	$6,709	$1,548	$39
Average	$72,782	$6,065	$1,400	$35
25th Percentile	$65,973	$5,498	$1,269	$32

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Key Factors That Influence Field Worker Salaries

A Field Worker'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 Field Worker Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Field Worker'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): $65,429
Early Career (1-2 years): $73,255
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $90,131
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $99,527
Expert (over 8 years): $117,511

Levels	Salary
Field Ope... Level Field Worker	$65,429
Field Wor... Level Field Worker	$73,255
Field Ope... Level Field Worker	$90,131
Field Ope... Level Field Worker	$99,527
Field Ope... Level Field Worker	$117,511

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How Do Field Worker 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 Field Workers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $79,574.
California: $79,272.
Massachusetts: $78,215.

District of Columbia $79,574 California $79,272 Massachusetts $78,215 Washington $77,928 New Jersey $77,899 Alaska $77,799 Connecticut $76,807 New York $76,404

Hawaii $75,118 Rhode Island $74,514 Maryland $74,105 Minnesota $73,544 Colorado $73,328 Illinois $73,256 Oregon $72,983 Delaware $72,782

New Hampshire $72,656 Virginia $72,372 Pennsylvania $71,546 Nevada $71,129 North Dakota $70,993 Michigan $70,777 Wisconsin $70,698 Vermont $70,540

Texas $70,101 Maine $70,073 Arizona $70,030 Ohio $69,979 Georgia $69,318 Indiana $68,987 Wyoming $68,923 Utah $68,822

Iowa $68,779 Kansas $68,434 Louisiana $68,333 North Carolina $68,297 Missouri $68,283 Florida $68,003 Montana $67,852 Nebraska $67,708

Kentucky $67,629 South Carolina $67,342 Tennessee $67,162 Idaho $67,090 New Mexico $66,565 Oklahoma $66,450 Alabama $66,026 South Dakota $65,315

Arkansas $64,927 West Virginia $64,718 Mississippi $64,093

Top Paying Cities for Field Workers

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: $72,454
Little Creek: $72,985
Magnolia: $72,880

Lincoln, DE $72,454 Little Creek, DE $72,985 Magnolia, DE $72,880 Milford, DE $72,638 Marydel, DE $72,758 Millsboro, DE $72,150 Millville, DE $72,262 Milton, DE $72,387

Nassau, DE $72,439 Ocean View, DE $72,250 Rehoboth Beach, DE $72,388 Seaford, DE $72,429 Selbyville, DE $72,130 Smyrna, DE $73,035 Viola, DE $72,699 Woodside, DE $72,894

Bear, DE $72,726 Newark, DE $72,699 Claymont, DE $72,848 Delaware City, DE $72,771 Hockessin, DE $72,692 Kirkwood, DE $72,758 Middletown, DE $72,786 Montchanin, DE $72,709

New Castle, DE $72,720 Odessa, DE $72,822 Port Penn, DE $72,871 Rockland, DE $72,716 Saint Georges, DE $72,763 Townsend, DE $72,875 Winterthur, DE $72,725 Lewes, DE $72,415

Wilmington, DE $72,696 Dover, DE $72,985 Dover Afb, DE $72,600 Bethany Beach, DE $72,173 Bethel, DE $72,248 Bridgeville, DE $72,418 Camden Wyoming, DE $72,779 Cheswold, DE $72,961

Clayton, DE $72,963 Dagsboro, DE $72,123 Delmar, DE $72,007 Ellendale, DE $72,226 Felton, DE $72,633 Fenwick Island, DE $72,139 Frankford, DE $72,013 Frederica, DE $72,705

Georgetown, DE $72,096 Greenwood, DE $72,430 Harbeson, DE $72,173 Harrington, DE $72,541 Hartly, DE $72,766 Houston, DE $72,437 Kenton, DE $72,967 Laurel, DE $72,053

Yorklyn, DE $72,714

Field Worker Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Field Worker'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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$65,973

Average $72,782/year

$80,503

$5,498

Average $6,065/month

$6,709

$1,269

Average $1,400/week

$1,548

$32

Average $35/hour

$39

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$80,503	$6,709	$1,548	$39
Average	$72,782	$6,065	$1,400	$35
25th Percentile	$65,973	$5,498	$1,269	$32

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