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

An Automation Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Mechanical Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $81,591, a Mechanical Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $96,208, a Automation Engineer (4-7 years)earns $111,199, a Mechanical Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $132,499, a Mechanical Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $152,548,

What are the highest paying states for an Automation Engineer?

Automation Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Automation Engineer roles are District of Columbia $121,328, California $120,868, Massachusetts $119,257. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Automation Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Automation Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Automation Engineer V: $164,400; Automation Engineer IV: $149,280; Automation Software Engineer: $130,425; Automation Engineer III: $122,070; Automation Engineer II: $107,390.

Automation Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Automation Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Automation Engineer in Delaware is $111,225 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $53.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $127,474
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $103,698 to $119,730
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $96,845

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Automation Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$119,730	$9,978	$2,303	$58
Average	$111,225	$9,269	$2,139	$53
25th Percentile	$103,698	$8,642	$1,994	$50

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Key Factors That Influence Automation Engineer Salaries

An Automation 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 Automation Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Automation 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): $81,591
Early Career (1-2 years): $96,208
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $111,199
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $132,499
Expert (over 8 years): $152,548

Levels	Salary
Mechanica... Level Automation Engineer	$81,591
Mechanica... Level Automation Engineer	$96,208
Automatio... Level Automation Engineer	$111,199
Mechanica... Level Automation Engineer	$132,499
Mechanica... Level Automation Engineer	$152,548

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

District of Columbia: $121,328.
California: $120,868.
Massachusetts: $119,257.

District of Columbia $121,328 California $120,868 Massachusetts $119,257 Washington $118,819 New Jersey $118,775 Alaska $118,622 Connecticut $117,109 New York $116,496

Hawaii $114,534 Rhode Island $113,614 Maryland $112,989 Minnesota $112,134 Colorado $111,806 Illinois $111,696 Oregon $111,280 Delaware $110,973

New Hampshire $110,780 Virginia $110,348 Pennsylvania $109,088 Nevada $108,453 North Dakota $108,244 Michigan $107,916 Wisconsin $107,795 Vermont $107,554

Texas $106,886 Maine $106,842 Arizona $106,776 Ohio $106,699 Georgia $105,691 Indiana $105,187 Wyoming $105,088 Utah $104,935

Iowa $104,869 Kansas $104,343 Louisiana $104,190 North Carolina $104,135 Missouri $104,113 Florida $103,686 Montana $103,456 Nebraska $103,236

Kentucky $103,116 South Carolina $102,678 Tennessee $102,404 Idaho $102,294 New Mexico $101,494 Oklahoma $101,319 Alabama $100,672 South Dakota $99,587

Arkansas $98,996 West Virginia $98,678 Mississippi $97,725

Top Paying Cities for Automation 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: $114,852
Little Creek: $113,789
Magnolia: $114,260

Lincoln, DE $114,852 Little Creek, DE $113,789 Magnolia, DE $114,260 Milford, DE $114,852 Marydel, DE $113,362 Millsboro, DE $114,852 Millville, DE $115,619 Milton, DE $114,852

Nassau, DE $114,852 Ocean View, DE $115,619 Rehoboth Beach, DE $115,619 Seaford, DE $113,647 Selbyville, DE $115,619 Smyrna, DE $113,230 Viola, DE $114,260 Woodside, DE $113,932

Bear, DE $112,397 Newark, DE $112,441 Claymont, DE $112,529 Delaware City, DE $112,441 Hockessin, DE $112,529 Kirkwood, DE $112,441 Middletown, DE $113,000 Montchanin, DE $112,529

New Castle, DE $112,529 Odessa, DE $113,154 Port Penn, DE $112,134 Rockland, DE $112,529 Saint Georges, DE $112,441 Townsend, DE $112,989 Winterthur, DE $112,529 Lewes, DE $114,852

Wilmington, DE $112,529 Dover, DE $113,734 Dover Afb, DE $113,997 Bethany Beach, DE $115,619 Bethel, DE $113,647 Bridgeville, DE $114,852 Camden Wyoming, DE $113,855 Cheswold, DE $113,471

Clayton, DE $113,186 Dagsboro, DE $115,619 Delmar, DE $113,647 Ellendale, DE $114,852 Felton, DE $114,852 Fenwick Island, DE $115,619 Frankford, DE $115,619 Frederica, DE $114,852

Georgetown, DE $114,852 Greenwood, DE $114,852 Harbeson, DE $114,852 Harrington, DE $114,852 Hartly, DE $113,132 Houston, DE $114,852 Kenton, DE $113,186 Laurel, DE $113,647

Yorklyn, DE $112,529

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

Understanding how an Automation 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

$103,698

Average $111,225/year

$119,730

$8,642

Average $9,269/month

$9,978

$1,994

Average $2,139/week

$2,303

$50

Average $53/hour

$58

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$119,730	$9,978	$2,303	$58
Average	$111,225	$9,269	$2,139	$53
25th Percentile	$103,698	$8,642	$1,994	$50

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