What are the main factors that influence a SCADA Programmer'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 Programmer's salary?

A SCADA Programmer's salary grows with experience: starting around $75,466 for beginners, reaching about $76,779 at mid-level, and approach $79,125 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a SCADA Programmer?

SCADA Programmer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for SCADA Programmer roles are District of Columbia $85,379, California $85,055, Massachusetts $83,922. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of SCADA Programmer roles make?

Salaries for SCADA Programmer level roles vary by specialization: Scada Specialist: $148,745; SCADA Engineer: $123,004; SCADA Analyst: $112,206; Scada Operator: $93,921; CAD Programmer: $86,364.

SCADA Programmer Salary in Delaware

How much does a SCADA Programmer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a SCADA Programmer in Delaware is $78,092 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $100,185
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $68,639 to $89,657
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $60,032

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SCADA Programmer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$89,657	$7,471	$1,724	$43
Average	$78,092	$6,508	$1,502	$38
25th Percentile	$68,639	$5,720	$1,320	$33

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Key Factors That Influence SCADA Programmer Salaries

A SCADA Programmer'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 Programmer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a SCADA Programmer'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): $75,466
Early Career (1-2 years): $75,860
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $76,779
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $77,830
Expert (over 8 years): $79,125

Levels	Salary
Entry Level SCADA Programmer	$75,466
Intermediate Level SCADA Programmer	$75,860
Senior Level SCADA Programmer	$76,779
Specialist Level SCADA Programmer	$77,830
Expert Level SCADA Programmer	$79,125

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How Do SCADA Programmer 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 Programmers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $85,379.
California: $85,055.
Massachusetts: $83,922.

District of Columbia $85,379 California $85,055 Massachusetts $83,922 Washington $83,613 New Jersey $83,583 Alaska $83,475 Connecticut $82,410 New York $81,979

Hawaii $80,598 Rhode Island $79,951 Maryland $79,511 Minnesota $78,910 Colorado $78,678 Illinois $78,601 Oregon $78,308 Delaware $78,092

New Hampshire $77,956 Virginia $77,653 Pennsylvania $76,766 Nevada $76,319 North Dakota $76,172 Michigan $75,941 Wisconsin $75,856 Vermont $75,686

Texas $75,216 Maine $75,185 Arizona $75,139 Ohio $75,085 Georgia $74,375 Indiana $74,021 Wyoming $73,951 Utah $73,843

Iowa $73,797 Kansas $73,427 Louisiana $73,319 North Carolina $73,280 Missouri $73,265 Florida $72,964 Montana $72,802 Nebraska $72,648

Kentucky $72,563 South Carolina $72,255 Tennessee $72,062 Idaho $71,985 New Mexico $71,422 Oklahoma $71,298 Alabama $70,844 South Dakota $70,080

Arkansas $69,664 West Virginia $69,440 Mississippi $68,769

Top Paying Cities for SCADA Programmers

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: $80,822
Little Creek: $80,074
Magnolia: $80,406

Lincoln, DE $80,822 Little Creek, DE $80,074 Magnolia, DE $80,406 Milford, DE $80,822 Marydel, DE $79,773 Millsboro, DE $80,822 Millville, DE $81,362 Milton, DE $80,822

Nassau, DE $80,822 Ocean View, DE $81,362 Rehoboth Beach, DE $81,362 Seaford, DE $79,974 Selbyville, DE $81,362 Smyrna, DE $79,681 Viola, DE $80,406 Woodside, DE $80,174

Bear, DE $79,095 Newark, DE $79,125 Claymont, DE $79,187 Delaware City, DE $79,125 Hockessin, DE $79,187 Kirkwood, DE $79,125 Middletown, DE $79,519 Montchanin, DE $79,187

New Castle, DE $79,187 Odessa, DE $79,627 Port Penn, DE $78,910 Rockland, DE $79,187 Saint Georges, DE $79,125 Townsend, DE $79,511 Winterthur, DE $79,187 Lewes, DE $80,822

Wilmington, DE $79,187 Dover, DE $80,035 Dover Afb, DE $80,220 Bethany Beach, DE $81,362 Bethel, DE $79,974 Bridgeville, DE $80,822 Camden Wyoming, DE $80,120 Cheswold, DE $79,850

Clayton, DE $79,650 Dagsboro, DE $81,362 Delmar, DE $79,974 Ellendale, DE $80,822 Felton, DE $80,822 Fenwick Island, DE $81,362 Frankford, DE $81,362 Frederica, DE $80,822

Georgetown, DE $80,822 Greenwood, DE $80,822 Harbeson, DE $80,822 Harrington, DE $80,822 Hartly, DE $79,611 Houston, DE $80,822 Kenton, DE $79,650 Laurel, DE $79,974

Yorklyn, DE $79,187

SCADA Programmer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a SCADA Programmer'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

$68,639

Average $78,092/year

$89,657

$5,720

Average $6,508/month

$7,471

$1,320

Average $1,502/week

$1,724

$33

Average $38/hour

$43

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$89,657	$7,471	$1,724	$43
Average	$78,092	$6,508	$1,502	$38
25th Percentile	$68,639	$5,720	$1,320	$33

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