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

A BIM Operator's salary grows with experience: starting around $84,257 for beginners, reaching about $87,904 at mid-level, and approach $91,578 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a BIM Operator?

BIM Operator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for BIM Operator roles are District of Columbia $96,107, California $95,742, Massachusetts $94,466. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of BIM Operator roles make?

Salaries for BIM Operator level roles vary by specialization: BIM Engineer: $130,538; BIM Manager: $126,231; Bim Lead: $96,378; Bim Detailer: $91,270; Bim Specialist: $89,943.

BIM Operator Salary in Delaware

How much does a BIM Operator make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a BIM Operator in Delaware is $87,904 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $42.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $103,813
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $78,877 to $96,231
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $70,658

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BIM Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$96,231	$8,019	$1,851	$46
Average	$87,904	$7,325	$1,690	$42
25th Percentile	$78,877	$6,573	$1,517	$38

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Key Factors That Influence BIM Operator Salaries

A BIM 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 BIM Operator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a BIM 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): $84,257
Early Career (1-2 years): $84,533
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $87,904
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $91,333
Expert (over 8 years): $91,578

Levels	Salary
Entry Level BIM Operator	$84,257
Intermediate Level BIM Operator	$84,533
Senior Level BIM Operator	$87,904
Specialist Level BIM Operator	$91,333
Expert Level BIM Operator	$91,578

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

District of Columbia: $96,107.
California: $95,742.
Massachusetts: $94,466.

District of Columbia $96,107 California $95,742 Massachusetts $94,466 Washington $94,119 New Jersey $94,084 Alaska $93,963 Connecticut $92,765 New York $92,279

Hawaii $90,725 Rhode Island $89,996 Maryland $89,501 Minnesota $88,824 Colorado $88,564 Illinois $88,477 Oregon $88,147 Delaware $87,904

New Hampshire $87,751 Virginia $87,409 Pennsylvania $86,411 Nevada $85,907 North Dakota $85,743 Michigan $85,482 Wisconsin $85,387 Vermont $85,196

Texas $84,666 Maine $84,631 Arizona $84,579 Ohio $84,519 Georgia $83,720 Indiana $83,321 Wyoming $83,243 Utah $83,121

Iowa $83,069 Kansas $82,652 Louisiana $82,531 North Carolina $82,487 Missouri $82,470 Florida $82,132 Montana $81,949 Nebraska $81,776

Kentucky $81,680 South Carolina $81,333 Tennessee $81,116 Idaho $81,029 New Mexico $80,396 Oklahoma $80,257 Alabama $79,745 South Dakota $78,885

Arkansas $78,416 West Virginia $78,165 Mississippi $77,410

Top Paying Cities for BIM 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: $90,977
Little Creek: $90,135
Magnolia: $90,508

Lincoln, DE $90,977 Little Creek, DE $90,135 Magnolia, DE $90,508 Milford, DE $90,977 Marydel, DE $89,796 Millsboro, DE $90,977 Millville, DE $91,584 Milton, DE $90,977

Nassau, DE $90,977 Ocean View, DE $91,584 Rehoboth Beach, DE $91,584 Seaford, DE $90,022 Selbyville, DE $91,584 Smyrna, DE $89,692 Viola, DE $90,508 Woodside, DE $90,248

Bear, DE $89,032 Newark, DE $89,067 Claymont, DE $89,136 Delaware City, DE $89,067 Hockessin, DE $89,136 Kirkwood, DE $89,067 Middletown, DE $89,510 Montchanin, DE $89,136

New Castle, DE $89,136 Odessa, DE $89,631 Port Penn, DE $88,824 Rockland, DE $89,136 Saint Georges, DE $89,067 Townsend, DE $89,501 Winterthur, DE $89,136 Lewes, DE $90,977

Wilmington, DE $89,136 Dover, DE $90,091 Dover Afb, DE $90,300 Bethany Beach, DE $91,584 Bethel, DE $90,022 Bridgeville, DE $90,977 Camden Wyoming, DE $90,187 Cheswold, DE $89,883

Clayton, DE $89,657 Dagsboro, DE $91,584 Delmar, DE $90,022 Ellendale, DE $90,977 Felton, DE $90,977 Fenwick Island, DE $91,584 Frankford, DE $91,584 Frederica, DE $90,977

Georgetown, DE $90,977 Greenwood, DE $90,977 Harbeson, DE $90,977 Harrington, DE $90,977 Hartly, DE $89,614 Houston, DE $90,977 Kenton, DE $89,657 Laurel, DE $90,022

Yorklyn, DE $89,136

BIM Operator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a BIM 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 January 01, 2026

$78,877

Average $87,904/year

$96,231

$6,573

Average $7,325/month

$8,019

$1,517

Average $1,690/week

$1,851

$38

Average $42/hour

$46

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$96,231	$8,019	$1,851	$46
Average	$87,904	$7,325	$1,690	$42
25th Percentile	$78,877	$6,573	$1,517	$38

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