What are the main factors that influence an Entry Engineer's salary?

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

How does experience change An Entry Engineer's salary?

An Entry Engineer's salary grows with experience: an Entry Engineer (0-2 years)earns $80,883, an Intermediate Engineer (2-4 years)earns $93,538, a Senior Engineer (4-7 years)earns $112,438, an Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead (7+ years)earns $142,234, an Engineer - Expert/Consultant (7-10 years)earns $164,295,

What are the highest paying states for an Entry Engineer?

Entry Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Entry Engineer roles are District of Columbia $88,300, California $87,900, Massachusetts $86,800. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Entry Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Entry Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Entry Reservoir Engineer: $140,100; Entry Hardware Engineer: $82,500; Entry Electrical Engineer: $81,933; Entry Software Engineer: $81,700; Entry Manufacturing Engineer: $79,100.

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Entry Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Entry Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Entry Engineer in Delaware is $80,900 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $91,599
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $74,700 to $86,500
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $69,055

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Entry Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$86,500	$7,208	$1,663	$42
Average	$80,900	$6,742	$1,556	$39
25th Percentile	$74,700	$6,225	$1,437	$36

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Key Factors That Influence Entry Engineer Salaries

An Entry 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 Entry Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Entry 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 Engineer (0-2 years): $80,883
Intermediate Engineer (2-4 years): $93,538
Senior Engineer (4-7 years): $112,438
Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead (7+ years): $142,234
Engineer - Expert/Consultant (7-10 years): $164,295

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Engineer	0-2 years	$80,883
Intermediate Engineer	2-4 years	$93,538
Senior Engineer	4-7 years	$112,438
Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead	7+ years	$142,234
Engineer - Expert/Consultant	7-10 years	$164,295

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

District of Columbia: $88,300.
California: $87,900.
Massachusetts: $86,800.

District of Columbia $88,300 California $87,900 Massachusetts $86,800 Washington $86,500 New Jersey $86,400 Alaska $86,300 Connecticut $85,200 New York $84,800

Hawaii $83,300 Rhode Island $82,700 Maryland $82,200 Minnesota $81,600 Colorado $81,400 Illinois $81,300 Oregon $81,000 Delaware $80,800

New Hampshire $80,600 Virginia $80,300 Pennsylvania $79,400 Nevada $78,900 North Dakota $78,800 Michigan $78,500 Wisconsin $78,400 Vermont $78,300

Texas $77,800 Arizona $77,700 Maine $77,700 Ohio $77,600 Georgia $76,900 Indiana $76,500 Wyoming $76,500 Utah $76,400

Iowa $76,300 Kansas $75,900 Louisiana $75,800 North Carolina $75,800 Missouri $75,800 Florida $75,500 Montana $75,300 Nebraska $75,100

Kentucky $75,000 South Carolina $74,700 Tennessee $74,500 Idaho $74,400 New Mexico $73,900 Oklahoma $73,700 Alabama $73,300 South Dakota $72,500

Arkansas $72,000 West Virginia $71,800 Mississippi $71,100

Top Paying Cities for Entry 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: $83,600
Little Creek: $82,800
Magnolia: $83,100

Lincoln, DE $83,600 Little Creek, DE $82,800 Magnolia, DE $83,100 Milford, DE $83,600 Marydel, DE $82,500 Millsboro, DE $83,600 Millville, DE $84,100 Milton, DE $83,600

Nassau, DE $83,600 Ocean View, DE $84,100 Rehoboth Beach, DE $84,100 Seaford, DE $82,700 Selbyville, DE $84,100 Smyrna, DE $82,400 Viola, DE $83,100 Woodside, DE $82,900

Bear, DE $81,800 Newark, DE $81,800 Claymont, DE $81,900 Delaware City, DE $81,800 Hockessin, DE $81,900 Kirkwood, DE $81,800 Middletown, DE $82,200 Montchanin, DE $81,900

New Castle, DE $81,900 Odessa, DE $82,300 Port Penn, DE $81,600 Rockland, DE $81,900 Saint Georges, DE $81,800 Townsend, DE $82,200 Winterthur, DE $81,900 Lewes, DE $83,600

Wilmington, DE $81,900 Dover, DE $82,800 Dover Afb, DE $82,900 Bethany Beach, DE $84,100 Bethel, DE $82,700 Bridgeville, DE $83,600 Camden Wyoming, DE $82,800 Cheswold, DE $82,600

Clayton, DE $82,400 Dagsboro, DE $84,100 Delmar, DE $82,700 Ellendale, DE $83,600 Felton, DE $83,600 Fenwick Island, DE $84,100 Frankford, DE $84,100 Frederica, DE $83,600

Georgetown, DE $83,600 Greenwood, DE $83,600 Harbeson, DE $83,600 Harrington, DE $83,600 Hartly, DE $82,300 Houston, DE $83,600 Kenton, DE $82,400 Laurel, DE $82,700

Yorklyn, DE $81,900

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

Understanding how an Entry 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.

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$74,700

Average $80,900/year

$86,500

$6,225

Average $6,742/month

$7,208

$1,437

Average $1,556/week

$1,663

$36

Average $39/hour

$42

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$86,500	$7,208	$1,663	$42
Average	$80,900	$6,742	$1,556	$39
25th Percentile	$74,700	$6,225	$1,437	$36

Entry Engineer Salary Growth & Career Path

Entry Engineer

Aviation Engineer II

Airport Design Engineer

Aerospace Aviation Engineer II

Intermediate Engineer

Aviation Engineering Director

Aerospace Aviation Engineer III

General Engineering Director

Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As an Entry Engineer, you have the following paths for advancement. The table below compares the salary raises for common next-step roles. By comparing these figures, you can choose the career path that best meets your financial goals.

Entry Engineer Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role	Estimate Salary	Projected Raise
Aviation Engineer II	$97,100	20%
Airport Design Engineer	$73,101	-10%
Aerospace Aviation Engineer II	$97,090	20%
Intermediate Engineer	$93,600	16%

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