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

An Entry Level Data Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Risk Analyst V (7-10 years)earns $159,057, a Risk Management Supervisor (10+ years)earns $112,600, a Entry Level Data Engineer (10+ years)earns $133,434, a Senior Risk Manager (10+ years)earns $155,271, a Risk Management Director (10+ years)earns $187,650,

What are the highest paying states for an Entry Level Data Engineer?

Entry Level Data Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Entry Level Data Engineer roles are District of Columbia $142,846, California $142,304, Massachusetts $140,408. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Entry Level Data Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Entry Level Data Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Entry Level Project Engineer: $86,201; Entry Level Engineer: $80,490; Entry Level Aerospace Engineer: $79,702; Entry Level Data Manager: $78,956; Entry Level Civil Engineer: $74,201.

Entry Level Data Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Entry Level Data Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Entry Level Data Engineer in Delaware is $130,951 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $63.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $152,422
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $119,349 to $142,190
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $108,786

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Entry Level Data Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$142,190	$11,849	$2,734	$68
Average	$130,951	$10,913	$2,518	$63
25th Percentile	$119,349	$9,946	$2,295	$57

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Key Factors That Influence Entry Level Data Engineer Salaries

An Entry Level Data 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 Level Data Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Entry Level Data 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): $159,057
Early Career (1-2 years): $112,600
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $133,434
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $155,271
Expert (over 8 years): $187,650

Levels	Salary
Risk Anal... Level Entry Level Data Engineer	$159,057
Risk Mana... Level Entry Level Data Engineer	$112,600
Entry Lev... Level Entry Level Data Engineer	$133,434
Senior Ri... Level Entry Level Data Engineer	$155,271
Risk Mana... Level Entry Level Data Engineer	$187,650

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

District of Columbia: $142,846.
California: $142,304.
Massachusetts: $140,408.

District of Columbia $142,846 California $142,304 Massachusetts $140,408 Washington $139,892 New Jersey $139,840 Alaska $139,660 Connecticut $137,879 New York $137,157

Hawaii $134,847 Rhode Island $133,764 Maryland $133,028 Minnesota $132,022 Colorado $131,635 Illinois $131,506 Oregon $131,016 Delaware $130,654

New Hampshire $130,427 Virginia $129,919 Pennsylvania $128,435 Nevada $127,687 North Dakota $127,442 Michigan $127,055 Wisconsin $126,913 Vermont $126,629

Texas $125,842 Maine $125,790 Arizona $125,713 Ohio $125,623 Georgia $124,436 Indiana $123,842 Wyoming $123,726 Utah $123,546

Iowa $123,468 Kansas $122,849 Louisiana $122,668 North Carolina $122,604 Missouri $122,578 Florida $122,075 Montana $121,804 Nebraska $121,546

Kentucky $121,404 South Carolina $120,888 Tennessee $120,565 Idaho $120,436 New Mexico $119,494 Oklahoma $119,288 Alabama $118,527 South Dakota $117,250

Arkansas $116,553 West Virginia $116,179 Mississippi $115,056

Top Paying Cities for Entry Level Data 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: $135,222
Little Creek: $133,970
Magnolia: $134,525

Lincoln, DE $135,222 Little Creek, DE $133,970 Magnolia, DE $134,525 Milford, DE $135,222 Marydel, DE $133,467 Millsboro, DE $135,222 Millville, DE $136,125 Milton, DE $135,222

Nassau, DE $135,222 Ocean View, DE $136,125 Rehoboth Beach, DE $136,125 Seaford, DE $133,802 Selbyville, DE $136,125 Smyrna, DE $133,312 Viola, DE $134,525 Woodside, DE $134,138

Bear, DE $132,332 Newark, DE $132,383 Claymont, DE $132,486 Delaware City, DE $132,383 Hockessin, DE $132,486 Kirkwood, DE $132,383 Middletown, DE $133,041 Montchanin, DE $132,486

New Castle, DE $132,486 Odessa, DE $133,222 Port Penn, DE $132,022 Rockland, DE $132,486 Saint Georges, DE $132,383 Townsend, DE $133,028 Winterthur, DE $132,486 Lewes, DE $135,222

Wilmington, DE $132,486 Dover, DE $133,906 Dover Afb, DE $134,215 Bethany Beach, DE $136,125 Bethel, DE $133,802 Bridgeville, DE $135,222 Camden Wyoming, DE $134,047 Cheswold, DE $133,596

Clayton, DE $133,260 Dagsboro, DE $136,125 Delmar, DE $133,802 Ellendale, DE $135,222 Felton, DE $135,222 Fenwick Island, DE $136,125 Frankford, DE $136,125 Frederica, DE $135,222

Georgetown, DE $135,222 Greenwood, DE $135,222 Harbeson, DE $135,222 Harrington, DE $135,222 Hartly, DE $133,196 Houston, DE $135,222 Kenton, DE $133,260 Laurel, DE $133,802

Yorklyn, DE $132,486

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

Understanding how an Entry Level Data 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

$119,349

Average $130,951/year

$142,190

$9,946

Average $10,913/month

$11,849

$2,295

Average $2,518/week

$2,734

$57

Average $63/hour

$68

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$142,190	$11,849	$2,734	$68
Average	$130,951	$10,913	$2,518	$63
25th Percentile	$119,349	$9,946	$2,295	$57

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