What are the main factors that influence an Optimization Specialist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Optimization Specialist's salary?

An Optimization Specialist's salary grows with experience: a Process Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $99,984, a Process Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $111,001, a Optimization Specialist (7+ years)earns $135,657, a Process Engineering Supervisor (7+ years)earns $118,409, a Process Engineering Manager (7+ years)earns $143,750,

What are the highest paying states for an Optimization Specialist?

Optimization Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Optimization Specialist roles are District of Columbia $149,052, California $148,487, Massachusetts $146,508. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Optimization Specialist roles make?

Salaries for Optimization Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Business Process Optimization Specialist V: $146,042; Search Engine Optimization Specialist III: $127,195; Business Process Optimization Specialist IV: $108,760; Search Engine Optimization Specialist II: $97,251; Process Optimization Specialist: $90,949.

Optimization Specialist Salary in Delaware

How much does an Optimization Specialist make in Delaware?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for an Optimization Specialist in Delaware is $136,331 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $66.

However, an Optimization Specialist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $153,842
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $124,858 to $145,497
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $114,412

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Optimization Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$145,497	$12,125	$2,798	$70
Average	$136,331	$11,361	$2,622	$66
25th Percentile	$124,858	$10,405	$2,401	$60

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Key Factors That Influence Optimization Specialist Salaries

An Optimization Specialist'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 Optimization Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Optimization Specialist'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): $99,984
Early Career (1-2 years): $111,001
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $135,657
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $118,409
Expert (over 8 years): $143,750

Levels	Salary
Process E... Level Optimization Specialist	$99,984
Process E... Level Optimization Specialist	$111,001
Optimizat... Level Optimization Specialist	$135,657
Process E... Level Optimization Specialist	$118,409
Process E... Level Optimization Specialist	$143,750

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How Do Optimization Specialist 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 Optimization Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $149,052.
California: $148,487.
Massachusetts: $146,508.

District of Columbia $149,052 California $148,487 Massachusetts $146,508 Washington $145,970 New Jersey $145,916 Alaska $145,727 Connecticut $143,869 New York $143,116

Hawaii $140,706 Rhode Island $139,575 Maryland $138,808 Minnesota $137,758 Colorado $137,354 Illinois $137,219 Oregon $136,708 Delaware $136,331

New Hampshire $136,094 Virginia $135,563 Pennsylvania $134,015 Nevada $133,234 North Dakota $132,979 Michigan $132,575 Wisconsin $132,427 Vermont $132,131

Texas $131,309 Maine $131,255 Arizona $131,175 Ohio $131,080 Georgia $129,842 Indiana $129,223 Wyoming $129,102 Utah $128,913

Iowa $128,832 Kansas $128,186 Louisiana $127,998 North Carolina $127,930 Missouri $127,903 Florida $127,378 Montana $127,096 Nebraska $126,826

Kentucky $126,678 South Carolina $126,140 Tennessee $125,803 Idaho $125,669 New Mexico $124,686 Oklahoma $124,471 Alabama $123,676 South Dakota $122,344

Arkansas $121,617 West Virginia $121,226 Mississippi $120,055

Top Paying Cities for Optimization Specialists

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: $141,096
Little Creek: $139,790
Magnolia: $140,369

Lincoln, DE $141,096 Little Creek, DE $139,790 Magnolia, DE $140,369 Milford, DE $141,096 Marydel, DE $139,265 Millsboro, DE $141,096 Millville, DE $142,039 Milton, DE $141,096

Nassau, DE $141,096 Ocean View, DE $142,039 Rehoboth Beach, DE $142,039 Seaford, DE $139,615 Selbyville, DE $142,039 Smyrna, DE $139,104 Viola, DE $140,369 Woodside, DE $139,965

Bear, DE $138,081 Newark, DE $138,135 Claymont, DE $138,242 Delaware City, DE $138,135 Hockessin, DE $138,242 Kirkwood, DE $138,135 Middletown, DE $138,821 Montchanin, DE $138,242

New Castle, DE $138,242 Odessa, DE $139,010 Port Penn, DE $137,758 Rockland, DE $138,242 Saint Georges, DE $138,135 Townsend, DE $138,808 Winterthur, DE $138,242 Lewes, DE $141,096

Wilmington, DE $138,242 Dover, DE $139,723 Dover Afb, DE $140,046 Bethany Beach, DE $142,039 Bethel, DE $139,615 Bridgeville, DE $141,096 Camden Wyoming, DE $139,871 Cheswold, DE $139,400

Clayton, DE $139,050 Dagsboro, DE $142,039 Delmar, DE $139,615 Ellendale, DE $141,096 Felton, DE $141,096 Fenwick Island, DE $142,039 Frankford, DE $142,039 Frederica, DE $141,096

Georgetown, DE $141,096 Greenwood, DE $141,096 Harbeson, DE $141,096 Harrington, DE $141,096 Hartly, DE $138,983 Houston, DE $141,096 Kenton, DE $139,050 Laurel, DE $139,615

Yorklyn, DE $138,242

Optimization Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Optimization Specialist'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.

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$124,858

Average $136,331/year

$145,497

$10,405

Average $11,361/month

$12,125

$2,401

Average $2,622/week

$2,798

$60

Average $66/hour

$70

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$145,497	$12,125	$2,798	$70
Average	$136,331	$11,361	$2,622	$66
25th Percentile	$124,858	$10,405	$2,401	$60

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