What are the main factors that influence a SCADA Engineer's salary?

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

How does experience change A SCADA Engineer's salary?

A SCADA Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Control & Instrument Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $93,845, a Control & Instrument Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $108,967, a SCADA Engineer (4-7 years)earns $123,862, a Control & Instrument Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $151,502, a Control & Instrument Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $166,737,

What are the highest paying states for a SCADA Engineer?

SCADA Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for SCADA Engineer roles are District of Columbia $136,233, California $135,716, Massachusetts $133,908. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of SCADA Engineer roles make?

Salaries for SCADA Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Automation Engineer IV: $149,380; Scada Specialist: $148,780; Automation Engineer III: $122,130; SCADA Analyst: $112,212; Automation Engineer II: $107,440.

SCADA Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a SCADA Engineer make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a SCADA Engineer in Delaware is $124,606 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $60.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $143,947
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $115,867 to $134,730
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $107,911

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SCADA Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$134,730	$11,227	$2,591	$65
Average	$124,606	$10,384	$2,396	$60
25th Percentile	$115,867	$9,656	$2,228	$56

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Key Factors That Influence SCADA Engineer Salaries

A SCADA Engineer'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 SCADA Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a SCADA Engineer'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): $93,845
Early Career (1-2 years): $108,967
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $123,862
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $151,502
Expert (over 8 years): $166,737

Levels	Salary
Control &... Level SCADA Engineer	$93,845
Control &... Level SCADA Engineer	$108,967
SCADA Eng... Level SCADA Engineer	$123,862
Control &... Level SCADA Engineer	$151,502
Control &... Level SCADA Engineer	$166,737

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How Do SCADA Engineer 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 SCADA Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $136,233.
California: $135,716.
Massachusetts: $133,908.

District of Columbia $136,233 California $135,716 Massachusetts $133,908 Washington $133,416 New Jersey $133,366 Alaska $133,194 Connecticut $131,496 New York $130,807

Hawaii $128,605 Rhode Island $127,571 Maryland $126,870 Minnesota $125,910 Colorado $125,541 Illinois $125,418 Oregon $124,950 Delaware $124,606

New Hampshire $124,389 Virginia $123,904 Pennsylvania $122,489 Nevada $121,776 North Dakota $121,542 Michigan $121,173 Wisconsin $121,037 Vermont $120,767

Texas $120,016 Maine $119,967 Arizona $119,893 Ohio $119,807 Georgia $118,675 Indiana $118,109 Wyoming $117,998 Utah $117,826

Iowa $117,752 Kansas $117,162 Louisiana $116,989 North Carolina $116,928 Missouri $116,903 Florida $116,423 Montana $116,165 Nebraska $115,919

Kentucky $115,783 South Carolina $115,291 Tennessee $114,984 Idaho $114,861 New Mexico $113,962 Oklahoma $113,766 Alabama $113,040 South Dakota $111,821

Arkansas $111,157 West Virginia $110,800 Mississippi $109,730

Top Paying Cities for SCADA Engineers

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: $128,961
Little Creek: $127,768
Magnolia: $128,297

Lincoln, DE $128,961 Little Creek, DE $127,768 Magnolia, DE $128,297 Milford, DE $128,961 Marydel, DE $127,288 Millsboro, DE $128,961 Millville, DE $129,823 Milton, DE $128,961

Nassau, DE $128,961 Ocean View, DE $129,823 Rehoboth Beach, DE $129,823 Seaford, DE $127,608 Selbyville, DE $129,823 Smyrna, DE $127,140 Viola, DE $128,297 Woodside, DE $127,928

Bear, DE $126,205 Newark, DE $126,254 Claymont, DE $126,353 Delaware City, DE $126,254 Hockessin, DE $126,353 Kirkwood, DE $126,254 Middletown, DE $126,882 Montchanin, DE $126,353

New Castle, DE $126,353 Odessa, DE $127,054 Port Penn, DE $125,910 Rockland, DE $126,353 Saint Georges, DE $126,254 Townsend, DE $126,870 Winterthur, DE $126,353 Lewes, DE $128,961

Wilmington, DE $126,353 Dover, DE $127,706 Dover Afb, DE $128,002 Bethany Beach, DE $129,823 Bethel, DE $127,608 Bridgeville, DE $128,961 Camden Wyoming, DE $127,842 Cheswold, DE $127,411

Clayton, DE $127,091 Dagsboro, DE $129,823 Delmar, DE $127,608 Ellendale, DE $128,961 Felton, DE $128,961 Fenwick Island, DE $129,823 Frankford, DE $129,823 Frederica, DE $128,961

Georgetown, DE $128,961 Greenwood, DE $128,961 Harbeson, DE $128,961 Harrington, DE $128,961 Hartly, DE $127,030 Houston, DE $128,961 Kenton, DE $127,091 Laurel, DE $127,608

Yorklyn, DE $126,353

SCADA Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a SCADA Engineer'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 April 01, 2026

$115,867

Average $124,606/year

$134,730

$9,656

Average $10,384/month

$11,227

$2,228

Average $2,396/week

$2,591

$56

Average $60/hour

$65

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$134,730	$11,227	$2,591	$65
Average	$124,606	$10,384	$2,396	$60
25th Percentile	$115,867	$9,656	$2,228	$56

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