As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Operations Engineer in Smyrna, DE is $100,888, equivalent to $49 per hour, $1,940 weekly, or $8,407 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 Smyrna, DE vary widely, spanning from $87,941 to $113,053. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($94,111) and 75th percentile ($107,256), while top earners (90th percentile) make $113,053 per year. This $13,145 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, Smyrna Operations Engineer often earn 2.0% higher than national averages. However, Smyrna currently ranks 266 statewide 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 $87,941 Smyrna, DE April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Operations Engineer Salary $94,111 Smyrna, DE April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Operations Engineer Salary $100,888 Smyrna, DE April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Operations Engineer Salary $107,256 Smyrna, DE April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Operations Engineer Salary $113,053 Smyrna, DE April 01, 2026
25% $94,111 10% $87,941 90% $113,053 75% $107,256 $100,888 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Smyrna, Delaware    Smyrna is a town in Kent and New Castle counties in the U.S. state of Delaware. It is part of the Dover, Delaware Metropolitan Statistical Area. Accor....More

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