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 $93,849, a Control & Instrument Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $108,988, a SCADA Engineer (4-7 years)earns $123,889, a Control & Instrument Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $151,550, a Control & Instrument Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $166,756,

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 $136,263, California $135,746, Massachusetts $133,937. 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: $149,430; Scada Specialist: $148,887; Automation Engineer III: $122,160; SCADA Analyst: $112,215; Automation Engineer II: $107,460.

SCADA Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a SCADA Engineer make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a SCADA Engineer in Delaware is $124,633 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): $143,978
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $115,892 to $134,759
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $107,935

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SCADA Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$134,759	$11,230	$2,592	$65
Average	$124,633	$10,386	$2,397	$60
25th Percentile	$115,892	$9,658	$2,229	$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): $93,849
Early Career (1-2 years): $108,988
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $123,889
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $151,550
Expert (over 8 years): $166,756

Levels	Salary
Control &... Level SCADA Engineer	$93,849
Control &... Level SCADA Engineer	$108,988
SCADA Eng... Level SCADA Engineer	$123,889
Control &... Level SCADA Engineer	$151,550
Control &... Level SCADA Engineer	$166,756

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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: $136,263.
California: $135,746.
Massachusetts: $133,937.

District of Columbia $136,263 California $135,746 Massachusetts $133,937 Washington $133,445 New Jersey $133,396 Alaska $133,223 Connecticut $131,525 New York $130,836

Hawaii $128,633 Rhode Island $127,599 Maryland $126,897 Minnesota $125,938 Colorado $125,568 Illinois $125,445 Oregon $124,978 Delaware $124,633

New Hampshire $124,416 Virginia $123,931 Pennsylvania $122,516 Nevada $121,802 North Dakota $121,569 Michigan $121,199 Wisconsin $121,064 Vermont $120,793

Texas $120,042 Maine $119,993 Arizona $119,919 Ohio $119,833 Georgia $118,701 Indiana $118,135 Wyoming $118,024 Utah $117,852

Iowa $117,778 Kansas $117,187 Louisiana $117,015 North Carolina $116,953 Missouri $116,929 Florida $116,449 Montana $116,190 Nebraska $115,944

Kentucky $115,809 South Carolina $115,317 Tennessee $115,009 Idaho $114,886 New Mexico $113,987 Oklahoma $113,791 Alabama $113,064 South Dakota $111,846

Arkansas $111,181 West Virginia $110,825 Mississippi $109,754

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: $124,072
Little Creek: $124,980
Magnolia: $124,800

Lincoln, DE $124,072 Little Creek, DE $124,980 Magnolia, DE $124,800 Milford, DE $124,387 Marydel, DE $124,591 Millsboro, DE $123,551 Millville, DE $123,742 Milton, DE $123,956

Nassau, DE $124,046 Ocean View, DE $123,721 Rehoboth Beach, DE $123,959 Seaford, DE $124,029 Selbyville, DE $123,516 Smyrna, DE $125,066 Viola, DE $124,490 Woodside, DE $124,825

Bear, DE $124,537 Newark, DE $124,490 Claymont, DE $124,745 Delaware City, DE $124,615 Hockessin, DE $124,479 Kirkwood, DE $124,591 Middletown, DE $124,639 Montchanin, DE $124,507

New Castle, DE $124,526 Odessa, DE $124,701 Port Penn, DE $124,784 Rockland, DE $124,520 Saint Georges, DE $124,600 Townsend, DE $124,792 Winterthur, DE $124,535 Lewes, DE $124,004

Wilmington, DE $124,485 Dover, DE $124,980 Dover Afb, DE $124,322 Bethany Beach, DE $123,591 Bethel, DE $123,719 Bridgeville, DE $124,010 Camden Wyoming, DE $124,628 Cheswold, DE $124,939

Clayton, DE $124,943 Dagsboro, DE $123,504 Delmar, DE $123,306 Ellendale, DE $123,680 Felton, DE $124,377 Fenwick Island, DE $123,532 Frankford, DE $123,316 Frederica, DE $124,500

Georgetown, DE $123,458 Greenwood, DE $124,030 Harbeson, DE $123,589 Harrington, DE $124,219 Hartly, DE $124,606 Houston, DE $124,042 Kenton, DE $124,949 Laurel, DE $123,384

Yorklyn, DE $124,516

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 June 01, 2026

$115,892

Average $124,633/year

$134,759

$9,658

Average $10,386/month

$11,230

$2,229

Average $2,397/week

$2,592

$56

Average $60/hour

$65

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$134,759	$11,230	$2,592	$65
Average	$124,633	$10,386	$2,397	$60
25th Percentile	$115,892	$9,658	$2,229	$56

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