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

An Intermediate 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 Intermediate Engineer?

Intermediate Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Intermediate Engineer roles are District of Columbia $102,100, California $101,700, Massachusetts $100,300. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Intermediate Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Intermediate Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Intermediate Reservoir Engineer: $162,700; Intermediate Software Engineer: $105,100; Intermediate Electronics Engineer: $99,510; Intermediate Electrical Engineer: $99,280; Intermediate Hardware Engineer: $98,550.

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Intermediate Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Intermediate Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Intermediate Engineer in Delaware is $93,600 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $45.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $104,872
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $87,300 to $99,500
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $81,564

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Intermediate Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$99,500	$8,292	$1,913	$48
Average	$93,600	$7,800	$1,800	$45
25th Percentile	$87,300	$7,275	$1,679	$42

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Key Factors That Influence Intermediate Engineer Salaries

An Intermediate 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 Intermediate Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Intermediate 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 Intermediate 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 Intermediate Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $102,100.
California: $101,700.
Massachusetts: $100,300.

District of Columbia $102,100 California $101,700 Massachusetts $100,300 Washington $100,000 New Jersey $99,900 Alaska $99,800 Connecticut $98,500 New York $98,000

Hawaii $96,400 Rhode Island $95,600 Maryland $95,100 Minnesota $94,400 Colorado $94,100 Illinois $94,000 Oregon $93,600 Delaware $93,400

New Hampshire $93,200 Virginia $92,900 Pennsylvania $91,800 Nevada $91,300 North Dakota $91,100 Michigan $90,800 Wisconsin $90,700 Vermont $90,500

Maine $89,900 Texas $89,900 Arizona $89,800 Ohio $89,800 Georgia $88,900 Indiana $88,500 Wyoming $88,400 Utah $88,300

Iowa $88,200 Kansas $87,800 Louisiana $87,700 Missouri $87,600 North Carolina $87,600 Florida $87,200 Montana $87,100 Nebraska $86,900

Kentucky $86,800 South Carolina $86,400 Tennessee $86,200 Idaho $86,100 New Mexico $85,400 Oklahoma $85,300 Alabama $84,700 South Dakota $83,800

Arkansas $83,300 West Virginia $83,000 Mississippi $82,200

Top Paying Cities for Intermediate 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: $96,600
Little Creek: $95,700
Magnolia: $96,100

Lincoln, DE $96,600 Little Creek, DE $95,700 Magnolia, DE $96,100 Milford, DE $96,600 Marydel, DE $95,400 Millsboro, DE $96,600 Millville, DE $97,300 Milton, DE $96,600

Nassau, DE $96,600 Ocean View, DE $97,300 Rehoboth Beach, DE $97,300 Seaford, DE $95,600 Selbyville, DE $97,300 Smyrna, DE $95,300 Viola, DE $96,100 Woodside, DE $95,900

Bear, DE $94,600 Newark, DE $94,600 Claymont, DE $94,700 Delaware City, DE $94,600 Hockessin, DE $94,700 Kirkwood, DE $94,600 Middletown, DE $95,100 Montchanin, DE $94,700

New Castle, DE $94,700 Odessa, DE $95,200 Port Penn, DE $94,400 Rockland, DE $94,700 Saint Georges, DE $94,600 Townsend, DE $95,100 Winterthur, DE $94,700 Lewes, DE $96,600

Wilmington, DE $94,700 Dover, DE $95,700 Dover Afb, DE $95,900 Bethany Beach, DE $97,300 Bethel, DE $95,600 Bridgeville, DE $96,600 Camden Wyoming, DE $95,800 Cheswold, DE $95,500

Clayton, DE $95,200 Dagsboro, DE $97,300 Delmar, DE $95,600 Ellendale, DE $96,600 Felton, DE $96,600 Fenwick Island, DE $97,300 Frankford, DE $97,300 Frederica, DE $96,600

Georgetown, DE $96,600 Greenwood, DE $96,600 Harbeson, DE $96,600 Harrington, DE $96,600 Hartly, DE $95,200 Houston, DE $96,600 Kenton, DE $95,200 Laurel, DE $95,600

Yorklyn, DE $94,700

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

Understanding how an Intermediate 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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$87,300

Average $93,600/year

$99,500

$7,275

Average $7,800/month

$8,292

$1,679

Average $1,800/week

$1,913

$42

Average $45/hour

$48

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$99,500	$8,292	$1,913	$48
Average	$93,600	$7,800	$1,800	$45
25th Percentile	$87,300	$7,275	$1,679	$42

Intermediate Engineer Salary Growth & Career Path

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Aviation Engineer III

Aerospace Aviation Engineer III

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Aviation Engineering Director

Aerospace Aviation Engineer IV

General Engineering Director

GNC Engineer IV

Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As an Intermediate 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.

Intermediate Engineer Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role	Estimate Salary	Projected Raise
Aviation Engineer III	$112,500	20%
Aerospace Aviation Engineer III	$112,450	20%
Senior Engineer	$112,500	20%
GNC Engineer III	$117,600	26%

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