What are the main factors that influence a Machine Builder's salary?

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

How does experience change a Machine Builder's salary?

A Machine Builder's salary grows with experience: starting around $42,957 for beginners, reaching about $44,115 at mid-level, and approach $46,130 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Machine Builder?

Machine Builder salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Machine Builder roles are District of Columbia $47,944, California $47,762, Massachusetts $47,125. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Machine Builder roles make?

Salaries for Machine Builder level roles vary by specialization: Builder Contractor: $73,217; Fixture Builder: $70,900; Jig Builder: $70,830; Boat Builder: $63,306; Project Builder: $60,940.

Machine Builder Salary in Delaware

How much does a Machine Builder make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Machine Builder in Delaware is $43,852 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $50,734
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $40,061 to $47,454
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $36,610

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Machine Builder Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$47,454	$3,955	$913	$23
Average	$43,852	$3,654	$843	$21
25th Percentile	$40,061	$3,338	$770	$19

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Key Factors That Influence Machine Builder Salaries

A Machine Builder'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 Machine Builder Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Machine Builder'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): $42,957
Early Career (1-2 years): $43,062
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $44,115
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $45,554
Expert (over 8 years): $46,130

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Machine Builder	$42,957
Intermediate Level Machine Builder	$43,062
Senior Level Machine Builder	$44,115
Specialist Level Machine Builder	$45,554
Expert Level Machine Builder	$46,130

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How Do Machine Builder 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 Machine Builders. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $47,944.
California: $47,762.
Massachusetts: $47,125.

District of Columbia $47,944 California $47,762 Massachusetts $47,125 Washington $46,952 New Jersey $46,935 Alaska $46,874 Connecticut $46,277 New York $46,034

Hawaii $45,259 Rhode Island $44,895 Maryland $44,648 Minnesota $44,311 Colorado $44,181 Illinois $44,137 Oregon $43,973 Delaware $43,852

New Hampshire $43,775 Virginia $43,605 Pennsylvania $43,107 Nevada $42,856 North Dakota $42,773 Michigan $42,644 Wisconsin $42,596 Vermont $42,501

Texas $42,236 Maine $42,219 Arizona $42,193 Ohio $42,163 Georgia $41,764 Indiana $41,565 Wyoming $41,526 Utah $41,466

Iowa $41,440 Kansas $41,232 Louisiana $41,171 North Carolina $41,150 Missouri $41,141 Florida $40,972 Montana $40,881 Nebraska $40,795

Kentucky $40,747 South Carolina $40,574 Tennessee $40,465 Idaho $40,422 New Mexico $40,106 Oklahoma $40,037 Alabama $39,781 South Dakota $39,353

Arkansas $39,119 West Virginia $38,993 Mississippi $38,616

Top Paying Cities for Machine Builders

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: $45,385
Little Creek: $44,964
Magnolia: $45,151

Lincoln, DE $45,385 Little Creek, DE $44,964 Magnolia, DE $45,151 Milford, DE $45,385 Marydel, DE $44,796 Millsboro, DE $45,385 Millville, DE $45,688 Milton, DE $45,385

Nassau, DE $45,385 Ocean View, DE $45,688 Rehoboth Beach, DE $45,688 Seaford, DE $44,908 Selbyville, DE $45,688 Smyrna, DE $44,744 Viola, DE $45,151 Woodside, DE $45,021

Bear, DE $44,415 Newark, DE $44,432 Claymont, DE $44,467 Delaware City, DE $44,432 Hockessin, DE $44,467 Kirkwood, DE $44,432 Middletown, DE $44,653 Montchanin, DE $44,467

New Castle, DE $44,467 Odessa, DE $44,713 Port Penn, DE $44,311 Rockland, DE $44,467 Saint Georges, DE $44,432 Townsend, DE $44,648 Winterthur, DE $44,467 Lewes, DE $45,385

Wilmington, DE $44,467 Dover, DE $44,943 Dover Afb, DE $45,047 Bethany Beach, DE $45,688 Bethel, DE $44,908 Bridgeville, DE $45,385 Camden Wyoming, DE $44,990 Cheswold, DE $44,839

Clayton, DE $44,726 Dagsboro, DE $45,688 Delmar, DE $44,908 Ellendale, DE $45,385 Felton, DE $45,385 Fenwick Island, DE $45,688 Frankford, DE $45,688 Frederica, DE $45,385

Georgetown, DE $45,385 Greenwood, DE $45,385 Harbeson, DE $45,385 Harrington, DE $45,385 Hartly, DE $44,705 Houston, DE $45,385 Kenton, DE $44,726 Laurel, DE $44,908

Yorklyn, DE $44,467

Machine Builder Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Machine Builder'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

$40,061

Average $43,852/year

$47,454

$3,338

Average $3,654/month

$3,955

$770

Average $843/week

$913

$19

Average $21/hour

$23

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$47,454	$3,955	$913	$23
Average	$43,852	$3,654	$843	$21
25th Percentile	$40,061	$3,338	$770	$19

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