What are the main factors that influence a Scada Operator's salary?

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

How does experience change a Scada Operator's salary?

A Scada Operator's salary grows with experience: starting around $95,113 for beginners, reaching about $97,169 at mid-level, and approach $97,619 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Scada Operator?

Scada Operator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Scada Operator roles are District of Columbia $103,989, California $103,594, Massachusetts $102,214. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Scada Operator roles make?

Salaries for Scada Operator level roles vary by specialization: Scada Specialist: $148,745; SCADA Engineer: $123,004; SCADA Analyst: $112,206; SCADA Systems Engineer: $81,746; SCADA Programmer: $77,113.

Scada Operator Salary in Delaware

How much does a Scada Operator make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Scada Operator in Delaware is $95,113 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $46.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $106,100
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $87,579 to $100,864
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $80,719

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Scada Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$100,864	$8,405	$1,940	$48
Average	$95,113	$7,926	$1,829	$46
25th Percentile	$87,579	$7,298	$1,684	$42

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Key Factors That Influence Scada Operator Salaries

A Scada Operator'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 Scada Operator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Scada Operator'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): $95,113
Early Career (1-2 years): $95,817
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $97,169
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $97,439
Expert (over 8 years): $97,619

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Scada Operator	$95,113
Intermediate Level Scada Operator	$95,817
Senior Level Scada Operator	$97,169
Specialist Level Scada Operator	$97,439
Expert Level Scada Operator	$97,619

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How Do Scada Operator 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 Scada Operators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $103,989.
California: $103,594.
Massachusetts: $102,214.

District of Columbia $103,989 California $103,594 Massachusetts $102,214 Washington $101,838 New Jersey $101,800 Alaska $101,669 Connecticut $100,373 New York $99,847

Hawaii $98,166 Rhode Island $97,377 Maryland $96,841 Minnesota $96,109 Colorado $95,827 Illinois $95,733 Oregon $95,376 Delaware $95,113

New Hampshire $94,948 Virginia $94,578 Pennsylvania $93,498 Nevada $92,953 North Dakota $92,775 Michigan $92,493 Wisconsin $92,390 Vermont $92,183

Texas $91,610 Maine $91,572 Arizona $91,516 Ohio $91,450 Georgia $90,586 Indiana $90,154 Wyoming $90,070 Utah $89,938

Iowa $89,882 Kansas $89,431 Louisiana $89,300 North Carolina $89,253 Missouri $89,234 Florida $88,868 Montana $88,670 Nebraska $88,483

Kentucky $88,379 South Carolina $88,004 Tennessee $87,769 Idaho $87,675 New Mexico $86,989 Oklahoma $86,839 Alabama $86,285 South Dakota $85,355

Arkansas $84,848 West Virginia $84,575 Mississippi $83,758

Top Paying Cities for Scada Operators

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: $98,438
Little Creek: $97,527
Magnolia: $97,931

Lincoln, DE $98,438 Little Creek, DE $97,527 Magnolia, DE $97,931 Milford, DE $98,438 Marydel, DE $97,161 Millsboro, DE $98,438 Millville, DE $99,096 Milton, DE $98,438

Nassau, DE $98,438 Ocean View, DE $99,096 Rehoboth Beach, DE $99,096 Seaford, DE $97,405 Selbyville, DE $99,096 Smyrna, DE $97,048 Viola, DE $97,931 Woodside, DE $97,649

Bear, DE $96,334 Newark, DE $96,372 Claymont, DE $96,447 Delaware City, DE $96,372 Hockessin, DE $96,447 Kirkwood, DE $96,372 Middletown, DE $96,851 Montchanin, DE $96,447

New Castle, DE $96,447 Odessa, DE $96,982 Port Penn, DE $96,109 Rockland, DE $96,447 Saint Georges, DE $96,372 Townsend, DE $96,841 Winterthur, DE $96,447 Lewes, DE $98,438

Wilmington, DE $96,447 Dover, DE $97,480 Dover Afb, DE $97,705 Bethany Beach, DE $99,096 Bethel, DE $97,405 Bridgeville, DE $98,438 Camden Wyoming, DE $97,583 Cheswold, DE $97,255

Clayton, DE $97,010 Dagsboro, DE $99,096 Delmar, DE $97,405 Ellendale, DE $98,438 Felton, DE $98,438 Fenwick Island, DE $99,096 Frankford, DE $99,096 Frederica, DE $98,438

Georgetown, DE $98,438 Greenwood, DE $98,438 Harbeson, DE $98,438 Harrington, DE $98,438 Hartly, DE $96,964 Houston, DE $98,438 Kenton, DE $97,010 Laurel, DE $97,405

Yorklyn, DE $96,447

Scada Operator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Scada Operator'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

$87,579

Average $95,113/year

$100,864

$7,298

Average $7,926/month

$8,405

$1,684

Average $1,829/week

$1,940

$42

Average $46/hour

$48

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$100,864	$8,405	$1,940	$48
Average	$95,113	$7,926	$1,829	$46
25th Percentile	$87,579	$7,298	$1,684	$42

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