As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Operations Engineer in Delaware is $98,873, equivalent to $48 per hour, $1,901 weekly, or $8,239 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Operations Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Operations Engineer in Delaware vary widely, spanning from $86,182 to $110,795. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($92,230) and 75th percentile ($105,113), while top earners (90th percentile) make $110,795 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 $86,182 DE May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Operations Engineer Salary $92,230 DE May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Operations Engineer Salary $98,873 DE May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Operations Engineer Salary $105,113 DE May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Operations Engineer Salary $110,795 DE May 01, 2026
25% $92,230 10% $86,182 90% $110,795 75% $105,113 $98,873 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Bear, DE Avg. Salary $103,995 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Delaware City, DE Avg. Salary $104,059 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Harrington, DE Avg. Salary $103,729 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Lewes, DE Avg. Salary $103,550 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Middletown, DE Avg. Salary $104,080 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Milford, DE Avg. Salary $103,869 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Rehoboth Beach, DE Avg. Salary $103,512 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Seaford, DE Avg. Salary $103,570 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Smyrna, DE Avg. Salary $104,437 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Bethany Beach, DE Avg. Salary $103,204 Date Updated May 01, 2026
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    Bachelor's Degree

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