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

A Wire Edm Operator's salary grows with experience: starting around $58,657 for beginners, reaching about $63,717 at mid-level, and approach $70,292 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Wire Edm Operator?

Wire Edm Operator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Wire Edm Operator roles are District of Columbia $68,935, California $68,673, Massachusetts $67,758. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Wire Edm Operator roles make?

Salaries for Wire Edm Operator level roles vary by specialization: Wire Transfer Manager: $78,396; Wire Technician: $68,394; Edm Machinist: $47,853; Wire Transfer: $46,137; Wire Assembler: $45,225.

Wire Edm Operator Salary in Delaware

How much does a Wire Edm Operator make in Delaware?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Wire Edm Operator in Delaware is $63,051 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $82,093
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $53,463 to $73,019
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $44,734

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Wire Edm Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$73,019	$6,085	$1,404	$35
Average	$63,051	$5,254	$1,213	$30
25th Percentile	$53,463	$4,455	$1,028	$26

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Key Factors That Influence Wire Edm Operator Salaries

A Wire Edm 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 Wire Edm Operator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Wire Edm 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): $58,657
Early Career (1-2 years): $59,056
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $63,717
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $69,811
Expert (over 8 years): $70,292

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Wire Edm Operator	$58,657
Intermediate Level Wire Edm Operator	$59,056
Senior Level Wire Edm Operator	$63,717
Specialist Level Wire Edm Operator	$69,811
Expert Level Wire Edm Operator	$70,292

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

District of Columbia: $68,935.
California: $68,673.
Massachusetts: $67,758.

District of Columbia $68,935 California $68,673 Massachusetts $67,758 Washington $67,509 New Jersey $67,484 Alaska $67,397 Connecticut $66,538 New York $66,189

Hawaii $65,075 Rhode Island $64,552 Maryland $64,197 Minnesota $63,711 Colorado $63,524 Illinois $63,462 Oregon $63,225 Delaware $63,051

New Hampshire $62,942 Virginia $62,696 Pennsylvania $61,980 Nevada $61,619 North Dakota $61,501 Michigan $61,314 Wisconsin $61,246 Vermont $61,109

Texas $60,729 Maine $60,704 Arizona $60,667 Ohio $60,623 Georgia $60,050 Indiana $59,764 Wyoming $59,708 Utah $59,621

Iowa $59,583 Kansas $59,284 Louisiana $59,197 North Carolina $59,166 Missouri $59,154 Florida $58,911 Montana $58,780 Nebraska $58,656

Kentucky $58,587 South Carolina $58,338 Tennessee $58,182 Idaho $58,120 New Mexico $57,666 Oklahoma $57,566 Alabama $57,199 South Dakota $56,582

Arkansas $56,246 West Virginia $56,065 Mississippi $55,524

Top Paying Cities for Wire Edm 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: $65,255
Little Creek: $64,651
Magnolia: $64,919

Lincoln, DE $65,255 Little Creek, DE $64,651 Magnolia, DE $64,919 Milford, DE $65,255 Marydel, DE $64,408 Millsboro, DE $65,255 Millville, DE $65,691 Milton, DE $65,255

Nassau, DE $65,255 Ocean View, DE $65,691 Rehoboth Beach, DE $65,691 Seaford, DE $64,570 Selbyville, DE $65,691 Smyrna, DE $64,334 Viola, DE $64,919 Woodside, DE $64,732

Bear, DE $63,860 Newark, DE $63,885 Claymont, DE $63,935 Delaware City, DE $63,885 Hockessin, DE $63,935 Kirkwood, DE $63,885 Middletown, DE $64,203 Montchanin, DE $63,935

New Castle, DE $63,935 Odessa, DE $64,290 Port Penn, DE $63,711 Rockland, DE $63,935 Saint Georges, DE $63,885 Townsend, DE $64,197 Winterthur, DE $63,935 Lewes, DE $65,255

Wilmington, DE $63,935 Dover, DE $64,620 Dover Afb, DE $64,769 Bethany Beach, DE $65,691 Bethel, DE $64,570 Bridgeville, DE $65,255 Camden Wyoming, DE $64,689 Cheswold, DE $64,471

Clayton, DE $64,309 Dagsboro, DE $65,691 Delmar, DE $64,570 Ellendale, DE $65,255 Felton, DE $65,255 Fenwick Island, DE $65,691 Frankford, DE $65,691 Frederica, DE $65,255

Georgetown, DE $65,255 Greenwood, DE $65,255 Harbeson, DE $65,255 Harrington, DE $65,255 Hartly, DE $64,278 Houston, DE $65,255 Kenton, DE $64,309 Laurel, DE $64,570

Yorklyn, DE $63,935

Wire Edm Operator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Wire Edm 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 February 01, 2026

$53,463

Average $63,051/year

$73,019

$4,455

Average $5,254/month

$6,085

$1,028

Average $1,213/week

$1,404

$26

Average $30/hour

$35

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$73,019	$6,085	$1,404	$35
Average	$63,051	$5,254	$1,213	$30
25th Percentile	$53,463	$4,455	$1,028	$26

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