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

A Cloud Ops Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Cloud Architecture Analyst III (4-7 years)earns $125,265, a Cloud Architecture Analyst IV (7+ years)earns $150,716, a Cloud Ops Engineer (7-10 years)earns $171,895, a Cloud Architecture Supervisor (10+ years)earns $138,930, a Cloud Architecture Manager (10+ years)earns $163,418,

What are the highest paying states for a Cloud Ops Engineer?

Cloud Ops Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Cloud Ops Engineer roles are District of Columbia $184,129, California $183,431, Massachusetts $180,986. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Cloud Ops Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Cloud Ops Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Cloud Engineer V: $168,090; Cloud Engineer IV: $147,390; Cloud Compute Engineer: $123,949; Cloud Computing Engineer: $123,949; Cloud Engineer III: $122,500.

Cloud Ops Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Cloud Ops Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Cloud Ops Engineer in Delaware is $168,796 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $81.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $187,251
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $157,026 to $178,456
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $146,310

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Cloud Ops Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$178,456	$14,871	$3,432	$86
Average	$168,796	$14,066	$3,246	$81
25th Percentile	$157,026	$13,085	$3,020	$75

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Key Factors That Influence Cloud Ops Engineer Salaries

A Cloud Ops 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 Cloud Ops Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Cloud Ops 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): $125,265
Early Career (1-2 years): $150,716
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $171,895
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $138,930
Expert (over 8 years): $163,418

Levels	Salary
Cloud Arc... Level Cloud Ops Engineer	$125,265
Cloud Arc... Level Cloud Ops Engineer	$150,716
Cloud Ops... Level Cloud Ops Engineer	$171,895
Cloud Arc... Level Cloud Ops Engineer	$138,930
Cloud Arc... Level Cloud Ops Engineer	$163,418

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

District of Columbia: $184,129.
California: $183,431.
Massachusetts: $180,986.

District of Columbia $184,129 California $183,431 Massachusetts $180,986 Washington $180,321 New Jersey $180,254 Alaska $180,021 Connecticut $177,726 New York $176,795

Hawaii $173,818 Rhode Island $172,421 Maryland $171,473 Minnesota $170,176 Colorado $169,677 Illinois $169,511 Oregon $168,879 Delaware $168,413

New Hampshire $168,121 Virginia $167,466 Pennsylvania $165,553 Nevada $164,589 North Dakota $164,273 Michigan $163,774 Wisconsin $163,591 Vermont $163,225

Texas $162,210 Maine $162,144 Arizona $162,044 Ohio $161,928 Georgia $160,398 Indiana $159,633 Wyoming $159,483 Utah $159,250

Iowa $159,150 Kansas $158,352 Louisiana $158,119 North Carolina $158,036 Missouri $158,003 Florida $157,354 Montana $157,005 Nebraska $156,673

Kentucky $156,490 South Carolina $155,824 Tennessee $155,409 Idaho $155,242 New Mexico $154,028 Oklahoma $153,762 Alabama $152,781 South Dakota $151,135

Arkansas $150,237 West Virginia $149,754 Mississippi $148,308

Top Paying Cities for Cloud Ops 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: $174,301
Little Creek: $172,687
Magnolia: $173,403

Lincoln, DE $174,301 Little Creek, DE $172,687 Magnolia, DE $173,403 Milford, DE $174,301 Marydel, DE $172,039 Millsboro, DE $174,301 Millville, DE $175,465 Milton, DE $174,301

Nassau, DE $174,301 Ocean View, DE $175,465 Rehoboth Beach, DE $175,465 Seaford, DE $172,471 Selbyville, DE $175,465 Smyrna, DE $171,839 Viola, DE $173,403 Woodside, DE $172,904

Bear, DE $170,575 Newark, DE $170,642 Claymont, DE $170,775 Delaware City, DE $170,642 Hockessin, DE $170,775 Kirkwood, DE $170,642 Middletown, DE $171,490 Montchanin, DE $170,775

New Castle, DE $170,775 Odessa, DE $171,723 Port Penn, DE $170,176 Rockland, DE $170,775 Saint Georges, DE $170,642 Townsend, DE $171,473 Winterthur, DE $170,775 Lewes, DE $174,301

Wilmington, DE $170,775 Dover, DE $172,604 Dover Afb, DE $173,003 Bethany Beach, DE $175,465 Bethel, DE $172,471 Bridgeville, DE $174,301 Camden Wyoming, DE $172,787 Cheswold, DE $172,205

Clayton, DE $171,773 Dagsboro, DE $175,465 Delmar, DE $172,471 Ellendale, DE $174,301 Felton, DE $174,301 Fenwick Island, DE $175,465 Frankford, DE $175,465 Frederica, DE $174,301

Georgetown, DE $174,301 Greenwood, DE $174,301 Harbeson, DE $174,301 Harrington, DE $174,301 Hartly, DE $171,690 Houston, DE $174,301 Kenton, DE $171,773 Laurel, DE $172,471

Yorklyn, DE $170,775

Cloud Ops Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Cloud Ops 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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$157,026

Average $168,796/year

$178,456

$13,085

Average $14,066/month

$14,871

$3,020

Average $3,246/week

$3,432

$75

Average $81/hour

$86

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$178,456	$14,871	$3,432	$86
Average	$168,796	$14,066	$3,246	$81
25th Percentile	$157,026	$13,085	$3,020	$75

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