As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Operations Engineer in Delaware is $98,877, equivalent to $48 per hour, $1,901 weekly, or $8,240 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Operations Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Operations Engineer in Delaware vary widely, spanning from $86,188 to $110,799. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($92,235) and 75th percentile ($105,118), while top earners (90th percentile) make $110,799 per year. This $12,883 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or API, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Delaware Operations Engineer often earn 1.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 37 companies. However, Delaware currently ranks 16 nationwide for Operations Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Operations Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Operations Engineer Salary $86,188 DE April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Operations Engineer Salary $92,235 DE April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Operations Engineer Salary $98,877 DE April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Operations Engineer Salary $105,118 DE April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Operations Engineer Salary $110,799 DE April 01, 2026
25% $92,235 10% $86,188 90% $110,799 75% $105,118 $98,877 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Bear, DE Avg. Salary $105,140 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Delaware City, DE Avg. Salary $105,181 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Harrington, DE Avg. Salary $107,436 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Lewes, DE Avg. Salary $107,436 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Middletown, DE Avg. Salary $105,704 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Milford, DE Avg. Salary $107,436 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Rehoboth Beach, DE Avg. Salary $108,154 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Seaford, DE Avg. Salary $106,309 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Smyrna, DE Avg. Salary $105,919 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Bethany Beach, DE Avg. Salary $108,154 Date Updated April 01, 2026
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    Bachelor's Degree

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