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

A Completion Engineer's salary grows with experience: an Completion Engineer (0-2 years)earns $81,514, an Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $94,268, an Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $113,315, an Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $143,343, an Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $165,577,

What are the highest paying states for a Completion Engineer?

Completion Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Completion Engineer roles are District of Columbia $87,139, California $86,808, Massachusetts $85,651. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Completion Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Completion Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Civil Engineer VI: $192,621; Materials Engineer V: $152,851; Civil Engineer V: $148,050; Materials Engineer IV: $124,895; Civil Engineer IV: $123,914.

Completion Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Completion Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Completion Engineer in Delaware is $79,882 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $90,173
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $73,327 to $85,269
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $67,359

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Completion Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$85,269	$7,106	$1,640	$41
Average	$79,882	$6,657	$1,536	$38
25th Percentile	$73,327	$6,111	$1,410	$35

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Key Factors That Influence Completion Engineer Salaries

A Completion 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 Completion Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Completion 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): $81,514
Early Career (1-2 years): $94,268
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $113,315
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $143,343
Expert (over 8 years): $165,577

Levels	Salary
Completio... Level Completion Engineer	$81,514
Engineer ... Level Completion Engineer	$94,268
Engineer ... Level Completion Engineer	$113,315
Engineer ... Level Completion Engineer	$143,343
Engineer ... Level Completion Engineer	$165,577

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

District of Columbia: $87,139.
California: $86,808.
Massachusetts: $85,651.

District of Columbia $87,139 California $86,808 Massachusetts $85,651 Washington $85,336 New Jersey $85,305 Alaska $85,195 Connecticut $84,109 New York $83,668

Hawaii $82,259 Rhode Island $81,598 Maryland $81,149 Minnesota $80,535 Colorado $80,299 Illinois $80,221 Oregon $79,922 Delaware $79,701

New Hampshire $79,563 Virginia $79,253 Pennsylvania $78,348 Nevada $77,891 North Dakota $77,742 Michigan $77,505 Wisconsin $77,419 Vermont $77,246

Texas $76,766 Maine $76,734 Arizona $76,687 Ohio $76,632 Georgia $75,908 Indiana $75,546 Wyoming $75,475 Utah $75,365

Iowa $75,318 Kansas $74,940 Louisiana $74,830 North Carolina $74,790 Missouri $74,774 Florida $74,468 Montana $74,302 Nebraska $74,145

Kentucky $74,058 South Carolina $73,743 Tennessee $73,547 Idaho $73,468 New Mexico $72,894 Oklahoma $72,768 Alabama $72,303 South Dakota $71,524

Arkansas $71,099 West Virginia $70,871 Mississippi $70,186

Top Paying Cities for Completion 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: $82,487
Little Creek: $81,724
Magnolia: $82,062

Lincoln, DE $82,487 Little Creek, DE $81,724 Magnolia, DE $82,062 Milford, DE $82,487 Marydel, DE $81,417 Millsboro, DE $82,487 Millville, DE $83,038 Milton, DE $82,487

Nassau, DE $82,487 Ocean View, DE $83,038 Rehoboth Beach, DE $83,038 Seaford, DE $81,622 Selbyville, DE $83,038 Smyrna, DE $81,322 Viola, DE $82,062 Woodside, DE $81,826

Bear, DE $80,724 Newark, DE $80,756 Claymont, DE $80,819 Delaware City, DE $80,756 Hockessin, DE $80,819 Kirkwood, DE $80,756 Middletown, DE $81,157 Montchanin, DE $80,819

New Castle, DE $80,819 Odessa, DE $81,267 Port Penn, DE $80,535 Rockland, DE $80,819 Saint Georges, DE $80,756 Townsend, DE $81,149 Winterthur, DE $80,819 Lewes, DE $82,487

Wilmington, DE $80,819 Dover, DE $81,684 Dover Afb, DE $81,873 Bethany Beach, DE $83,038 Bethel, DE $81,622 Bridgeville, DE $82,487 Camden Wyoming, DE $81,771 Cheswold, DE $81,496

Clayton, DE $81,291 Dagsboro, DE $83,038 Delmar, DE $81,622 Ellendale, DE $82,487 Felton, DE $82,487 Fenwick Island, DE $83,038 Frankford, DE $83,038 Frederica, DE $82,487

Georgetown, DE $82,487 Greenwood, DE $82,487 Harbeson, DE $82,487 Harrington, DE $82,487 Hartly, DE $81,252 Houston, DE $82,487 Kenton, DE $81,291 Laurel, DE $81,622

Yorklyn, DE $80,819

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

Understanding how a Completion 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 May 18, 2021

$73,327

Average $79,882/year

$85,269

$6,111

Average $6,657/month

$7,106

$1,410

Average $1,536/week

$1,640

$35

Average $38/hour

$41

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$85,269	$7,106	$1,640	$41
Average	$79,882	$6,657	$1,536	$38
25th Percentile	$73,327	$6,111	$1,410	$35

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