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: an Assembler I (0-1 years)earns $39,404, an Machine Builder (1-3 years)earns $44,127, an Assembler III (3-5 years)earns $49,093, an Assembler IV (5-7 years)earns $57,642, an Assembly Supervisor (7+ years)earns $60,801,

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 $47,956, California $47,774, Massachusetts $47,137. 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: $73,257; Fixture Builder: $70,900; Jig Builder: $70,870; Boat Builder: $63,748; Project Builder: $60,968.

Machine Builder Salary in Delaware

How much does a Machine Builder make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Machine Builder in Delaware is $43,863 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): $50,746
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $40,060 to $47,466
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $36,599

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Machine Builder Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$47,466	$3,955	$913	$23
Average	$43,863	$3,655	$844	$21
25th Percentile	$40,060	$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): $39,404
Early Career (1-2 years): $44,127
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $49,093
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $57,642
Expert (over 8 years): $60,801

Levels	Salary
Assembler... Level Machine Builder	$39,404
Machine B... Level Machine Builder	$44,127
Assembler... Level Machine Builder	$49,093
Assembler... Level Machine Builder	$57,642
Assembly ... Level Machine Builder	$60,801

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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: $47,956.
California: $47,774.
Massachusetts: $47,137.

District of Columbia $47,956 California $47,774 Massachusetts $47,137 Washington $46,964 New Jersey $46,946 Alaska $46,886 Connecticut $46,288 New York $46,046

Hawaii $45,270 Rhode Island $44,906 Maryland $44,660 Minnesota $44,322 Colorado $44,192 Illinois $44,148 Oregon $43,984 Delaware $43,863

New Hampshire $43,786 Virginia $43,616 Pennsylvania $43,118 Nevada $42,866 North Dakota $42,784 Michigan $42,654 Wisconsin $42,607 Vermont $42,511

Texas $42,247 Maine $42,230 Arizona $42,204 Ohio $42,173 Georgia $41,775 Indiana $41,576 Wyoming $41,537 Utah $41,476

Iowa $41,450 Kansas $41,242 Louisiana $41,182 North Carolina $41,160 Missouri $41,151 Florida $40,982 Montana $40,891 Nebraska $40,805

Kentucky $40,757 South Carolina $40,584 Tennessee $40,476 Idaho $40,432 New Mexico $40,116 Oklahoma $40,047 Alabama $39,791 South Dakota $39,362

Arkansas $39,129 West Virginia $39,003 Mississippi $38,626

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: $43,665
Little Creek: $43,985
Magnolia: $43,921

Lincoln, DE $43,665 Little Creek, DE $43,985 Magnolia, DE $43,921 Milford, DE $43,776 Marydel, DE $43,848 Millsboro, DE $43,482 Millville, DE $43,549 Milton, DE $43,624

Nassau, DE $43,656 Ocean View, DE $43,542 Rehoboth Beach, DE $43,625 Seaford, DE $43,650 Selbyville, DE $43,469 Smyrna, DE $44,015 Viola, DE $43,812 Woodside, DE $43,930

Bear, DE $43,829 Newark, DE $43,812 Claymont, DE $43,902 Delaware City, DE $43,856 Hockessin, DE $43,808 Kirkwood, DE $43,848 Middletown, DE $43,865 Montchanin, DE $43,818

New Castle, DE $43,825 Odessa, DE $43,886 Port Penn, DE $43,916 Rockland, DE $43,823 Saint Georges, DE $43,851 Townsend, DE $43,918 Winterthur, DE $43,828 Lewes, DE $43,641

Wilmington, DE $43,811 Dover, DE $43,985 Dover Afb, DE $43,753 Bethany Beach, DE $43,496 Bethel, DE $43,541 Bridgeville, DE $43,643 Camden Wyoming, DE $43,861 Cheswold, DE $43,970

Clayton, DE $43,972 Dagsboro, DE $43,465 Delmar, DE $43,396 Ellendale, DE $43,527 Felton, DE $43,772 Fenwick Island, DE $43,475 Frankford, DE $43,399 Frederica, DE $43,816

Georgetown, DE $43,449 Greenwood, DE $43,650 Harbeson, DE $43,495 Harrington, DE $43,717 Hartly, DE $43,853 Houston, DE $43,655 Kenton, DE $43,974 Laurel, DE $43,423

Yorklyn, DE $43,821

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.

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$40,060

Average $43,863/year

$47,466

$3,338

Average $3,655/month

$3,955

$770

Average $844/week

$913

$19

Average $21/hour

$23

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$47,466	$3,955	$913	$23
Average	$43,863	$3,655	$844	$21
25th Percentile	$40,060	$3,338	$770	$19

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