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

A Sensor Operator's salary grows with experience: starting around $53,280 for beginners, reaching about $56,315 at mid-level, and approach $59,671 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Sensor Operator?

Sensor Operator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Sensor Operator roles are District of Columbia $61,570, California $61,337, Massachusetts $60,519. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Sensor Operator roles make?

Salaries for Sensor Operator level roles vary by specialization: Image Sensor Characterization Engineer: $137,652; Sensor Engineer: $89,891; Aeropsace Image Sensor Technologist: $60,737; Operator, Assembly Operator: $55,826; Rpa Sensor Operator: $52,150.

Sensor Operator Salary in Delaware

How much does a Sensor Operator make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Sensor Operator in Delaware is $56,315 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $70,848
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $48,891 to $63,922
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $42,132

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Sensor Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$63,922	$5,327	$1,229	$31
Average	$56,315	$4,693	$1,083	$27
25th Percentile	$48,891	$4,074	$940	$24

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Key Factors That Influence Sensor Operator Salaries

A Sensor 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 Sensor Operator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Sensor 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): $53,280
Early Career (1-2 years): $53,505
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $56,315
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $59,447
Expert (over 8 years): $59,671

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Sensor Operator	$53,280
Intermediate Level Sensor Operator	$53,505
Senior Level Sensor Operator	$56,315
Specialist Level Sensor Operator	$59,447
Expert Level Sensor Operator	$59,671

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

District of Columbia: $61,570.
California: $61,337.
Massachusetts: $60,519.

District of Columbia $61,570 California $61,337 Massachusetts $60,519 Washington $60,297 New Jersey $60,275 Alaska $60,197 Connecticut $59,429 New York $59,118

Hawaii $58,123 Rhode Island $57,655 Maryland $57,338 Minnesota $56,905 Colorado $56,738 Illinois $56,682 Oregon $56,471 Delaware $56,315

New Hampshire $56,217 Virginia $55,998 Pennsylvania $55,359 Nevada $55,036 North Dakota $54,931 Michigan $54,764 Wisconsin $54,703 Vermont $54,580

Texas $54,241 Maine $54,219 Arizona $54,185 Ohio $54,146 Georgia $53,635 Indiana $53,379 Wyoming $53,329 Utah $53,251

Iowa $53,218 Kansas $52,951 Louisiana $52,873 North Carolina $52,845 Missouri $52,834 Florida $52,617 Montana $52,500 Nebraska $52,389

Kentucky $52,328 South Carolina $52,106 Tennessee $51,967 Idaho $51,911 New Mexico $51,505 Oklahoma $51,416 Alabama $51,088 South Dakota $50,537

Arkansas $50,237 West Virginia $50,076 Mississippi $49,592

Top Paying Cities for Sensor 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: $58,284
Little Creek: $57,744
Magnolia: $57,984

Lincoln, DE $58,284 Little Creek, DE $57,744 Magnolia, DE $57,984 Milford, DE $58,284 Marydel, DE $57,528 Millsboro, DE $58,284 Millville, DE $58,673 Milton, DE $58,284

Nassau, DE $58,284 Ocean View, DE $58,673 Rehoboth Beach, DE $58,673 Seaford, DE $57,672 Selbyville, DE $58,673 Smyrna, DE $57,461 Viola, DE $57,984 Woodside, DE $57,817

Bear, DE $57,038 Newark, DE $57,060 Claymont, DE $57,105 Delaware City, DE $57,060 Hockessin, DE $57,105 Kirkwood, DE $57,060 Middletown, DE $57,344 Montchanin, DE $57,105

New Castle, DE $57,105 Odessa, DE $57,422 Port Penn, DE $56,905 Rockland, DE $57,105 Saint Georges, DE $57,060 Townsend, DE $57,338 Winterthur, DE $57,105 Lewes, DE $58,284

Wilmington, DE $57,105 Dover, DE $57,717 Dover Afb, DE $57,850 Bethany Beach, DE $58,673 Bethel, DE $57,672 Bridgeville, DE $58,284 Camden Wyoming, DE $57,778 Cheswold, DE $57,583

Clayton, DE $57,439 Dagsboro, DE $58,673 Delmar, DE $57,672 Ellendale, DE $58,284 Felton, DE $58,284 Fenwick Island, DE $58,673 Frankford, DE $58,673 Frederica, DE $58,284

Georgetown, DE $58,284 Greenwood, DE $58,284 Harbeson, DE $58,284 Harrington, DE $58,284 Hartly, DE $57,411 Houston, DE $58,284 Kenton, DE $57,439 Laurel, DE $57,672

Yorklyn, DE $57,105

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

Understanding how a Sensor 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.

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$48,891

Average $56,315/year

$63,922

$4,074

Average $4,693/month

$5,327

$940

Average $1,083/week

$1,229

$24

Average $27/hour

$31

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$63,922	$5,327	$1,229	$31
Average	$56,315	$4,693	$1,083	$27
25th Percentile	$48,891	$4,074	$940	$24

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