What are the main factors that influence a Substation Design Engineer's salary?

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

How does experience change A Substation Design Engineer's salary?

A Substation Design Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Digital Producer III (4-7 years)earns $101,774, a Digital Producer IV (7+ years)earns $127,170, a Substation Design Engineer (7+ years)earns $98,767, a Digital Production Manager (7+ years)earns $128,586, a Digital Production Executive (7+ years)earns $168,850,

What are the highest paying states for a Substation Design Engineer?

Substation Design Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Substation Design Engineer roles are District of Columbia $107,234, California $106,828, Massachusetts $105,404. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Substation Design Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Substation Design Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Product Design Engineer V: $160,164; Product Design Engineer IV: $136,710; Design Engineer: $128,033; Electrical Engineer, Substation: $123,732; Design Engineer, Senior: $111,970.

Substation Design Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Substation Design Engineer make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Substation Design Engineer in Delaware is $98,082 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $47.

However, a Substation Design Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $114,413
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $88,213 to $106,630
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $79,229

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Substation Design Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$106,630	$8,886	$2,051	$51
Average	$98,082	$8,173	$1,886	$47
25th Percentile	$88,213	$7,351	$1,696	$42

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Key Factors That Influence Substation Design Engineer Salaries

A Substation Design Engineer'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 Substation Design Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Substation Design Engineer'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): $101,774
Early Career (1-2 years): $127,170
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $98,767
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $128,586
Expert (over 8 years): $168,850

Levels	Salary
Digital P... Level Substation Design Engineer	$101,774
Digital P... Level Substation Design Engineer	$127,170
Substatio... Level Substation Design Engineer	$98,767
Digital P... Level Substation Design Engineer	$128,586
Digital P... Level Substation Design Engineer	$168,850

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How Do Substation Design Engineer 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 Substation Design Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $107,234.
California: $106,828.
Massachusetts: $105,404.

District of Columbia $107,234 California $106,828 Massachusetts $105,404 Washington $105,017 New Jersey $104,978 Alaska $104,842 Connecticut $103,506 New York $102,963

Hawaii $101,230 Rhode Island $100,416 Maryland $99,864 Minnesota $99,109 Colorado $98,818 Illinois $98,721 Oregon $98,353 Delaware $98,082

New Hampshire $97,911 Virginia $97,530 Pennsylvania $96,416 Nevada $95,854 North Dakota $95,670 Michigan $95,380 Wisconsin $95,273 Vermont $95,060

Texas $94,469 Maine $94,431 Arizona $94,372 Ohio $94,305 Georgia $93,414 Indiana $92,968 Wyoming $92,881 Utah $92,745

Iowa $92,687 Kansas $92,222 Louisiana $92,087 North Carolina $92,038 Missouri $92,019 Florida $91,641 Montana $91,438 Nebraska $91,244

Kentucky $91,138 South Carolina $90,750 Tennessee $90,508 Idaho $90,411 New Mexico $89,704 Oklahoma $89,549 Alabama $88,978 South Dakota $88,019

Arkansas $87,496 West Virginia $87,215 Mississippi $86,373

Top Paying Cities for Substation Design Engineers

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: $97,640
Little Creek: $98,355
Magnolia: $98,214

Lincoln, DE $97,640 Little Creek, DE $98,355 Magnolia, DE $98,214 Milford, DE $97,888 Marydel, DE $98,049 Millsboro, DE $97,231 Millville, DE $97,381 Milton, DE $97,549

Nassau, DE $97,620 Ocean View, DE $97,364 Rehoboth Beach, DE $97,551 Seaford, DE $97,606 Selbyville, DE $97,203 Smyrna, DE $98,423 Viola, DE $97,970 Woodside, DE $98,233

Bear, DE $98,006 Newark, DE $97,970 Claymont, DE $98,170 Delaware City, DE $98,067 Hockessin, DE $97,961 Kirkwood, DE $98,049 Middletown, DE $98,087 Montchanin, DE $97,983

New Castle, DE $97,998 Odessa, DE $98,135 Port Penn, DE $98,201 Rockland, DE $97,993 Saint Georges, DE $98,056 Townsend, DE $98,207 Winterthur, DE $98,004 Lewes, DE $97,587

Wilmington, DE $97,966 Dover, DE $98,355 Dover Afb, DE $97,837 Bethany Beach, DE $97,262 Bethel, DE $97,362 Bridgeville, DE $97,592 Camden Wyoming, DE $98,078 Cheswold, DE $98,323

Clayton, DE $98,326 Dagsboro, DE $97,194 Delmar, DE $97,038 Ellendale, DE $97,332 Felton, DE $97,880 Fenwick Island, DE $97,215 Frankford, DE $97,046 Frederica, DE $97,977

Georgetown, DE $97,157 Greenwood, DE $97,607 Harbeson, DE $97,261 Harrington, DE $97,756 Hartly, DE $98,061 Houston, DE $97,617 Kenton, DE $98,331 Laurel, DE $97,099

Yorklyn, DE $97,990

Substation Design Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Substation Design Engineer'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 June 01, 2026

$88,213

Average $98,082/year

$106,630

$7,351

Average $8,173/month

$8,886

$1,696

Average $1,886/week

$2,051

$42

Average $47/hour

$51

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$106,630	$8,886	$2,051	$51
Average	$98,082	$8,173	$1,886	$47
25th Percentile	$88,213	$7,351	$1,696	$42

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