What are the main factors that influence a Controls Systems Technician's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Controls Systems Technician's salary?

A Controls Systems Technician's salary grows with experience: a Controls Systems Technician (0-2 years)earns $94,611, a Control & Instrument Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $109,816, a Control & Instrument Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $124,825, a Control & Instrument Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $152,647, a Control & Instrument Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $168,073,

What are the highest paying states for a Controls Systems Technician?

Controls Systems Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Controls Systems Technician roles are District of Columbia $103,402, California $103,010, Massachusetts $101,637. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Controls Systems Technician roles make?

Salaries for Controls Systems Technician level roles vary by specialization: Automation Controls Technician III: $97,000; Equipment & Controls Technician: $89,291; Instrument And Controls Technician: $87,957; Automation Controls Technician II: $87,900; Controls Systems Designer: $84,016.

Controls Systems Technician Salary in Delaware

How much does a Controls Systems Technician make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Controls Systems Technician in Delaware is $94,792 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $46.

However, a Controls Systems Technician's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $106,467
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $88,163 to $100,903
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $82,129

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Controls Systems Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$100,903	$8,409	$1,940	$49
Average	$94,792	$7,899	$1,823	$46
25th Percentile	$88,163	$7,347	$1,695	$42

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Key Factors That Influence Controls Systems Technician Salaries

A Controls Systems Technician'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 Controls Systems Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Controls Systems Technician'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): $94,611
Early Career (1-2 years): $109,816
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $124,825
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $152,647
Expert (over 8 years): $168,073

Levels	Salary
Controls ... Level Controls Systems Technician	$94,611
Control &... Level Controls Systems Technician	$109,816
Control &... Level Controls Systems Technician	$124,825
Control &... Level Controls Systems Technician	$152,647
Control &... Level Controls Systems Technician	$168,073

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How Do Controls Systems Technician 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 Controls Systems Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $103,402.
California: $103,010.
Massachusetts: $101,637.

District of Columbia $103,402 California $103,010 Massachusetts $101,637 Washington $101,264 New Jersey $101,226 Alaska $101,096 Connecticut $99,807 New York $99,284

Hawaii $97,612 Rhode Island $96,828 Maryland $96,295 Minnesota $95,567 Colorado $95,287 Illinois $95,193 Oregon $94,838 Delaware $94,577

New Hampshire $94,413 Virginia $94,045 Pennsylvania $92,971 Nevada $92,429 North Dakota $92,252 Michigan $91,971 Wisconsin $91,869 Vermont $91,663

Texas $91,093 Maine $91,056 Arizona $91,000 Ohio $90,935 Georgia $90,076 Indiana $89,646 Wyoming $89,562 Utah $89,431

Iowa $89,375 Kansas $88,927 Louisiana $88,796 North Carolina $88,749 Missouri $88,731 Florida $88,366 Montana $88,170 Nebraska $87,984

Kentucky $87,881 South Carolina $87,507 Tennessee $87,274 Idaho $87,180 New Mexico $86,499 Oklahoma $86,349 Alabama $85,798 South Dakota $84,874

Arkansas $84,369 West Virginia $84,099 Mississippi $83,286

Top Paying Cities for Controls Systems Technicians

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: $97,883
Little Creek: $96,977
Magnolia: $97,379

Lincoln, DE $97,883 Little Creek, DE $96,977 Magnolia, DE $97,379 Milford, DE $97,883 Marydel, DE $96,613 Millsboro, DE $97,883 Millville, DE $98,537 Milton, DE $97,883

Nassau, DE $97,883 Ocean View, DE $98,537 Rehoboth Beach, DE $98,537 Seaford, DE $96,856 Selbyville, DE $98,537 Smyrna, DE $96,501 Viola, DE $97,379 Woodside, DE $97,099

Bear, DE $95,791 Newark, DE $95,828 Claymont, DE $95,903 Delaware City, DE $95,828 Hockessin, DE $95,903 Kirkwood, DE $95,828 Middletown, DE $96,305 Montchanin, DE $95,903

New Castle, DE $95,903 Odessa, DE $96,435 Port Penn, DE $95,567 Rockland, DE $95,903 Saint Georges, DE $95,828 Townsend, DE $96,295 Winterthur, DE $95,903 Lewes, DE $97,883

Wilmington, DE $95,903 Dover, DE $96,930 Dover Afb, DE $97,155 Bethany Beach, DE $98,537 Bethel, DE $96,856 Bridgeville, DE $97,883 Camden Wyoming, DE $97,033 Cheswold, DE $96,706

Clayton, DE $96,463 Dagsboro, DE $98,537 Delmar, DE $96,856 Ellendale, DE $97,883 Felton, DE $97,883 Fenwick Island, DE $98,537 Frankford, DE $98,537 Frederica, DE $97,883

Georgetown, DE $97,883 Greenwood, DE $97,883 Harbeson, DE $97,883 Harrington, DE $97,883 Hartly, DE $96,417 Houston, DE $97,883 Kenton, DE $96,463 Laurel, DE $96,856

Yorklyn, DE $95,903

Controls Systems Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Controls Systems Technician'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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$88,163

Average $94,792/year

$100,903

$7,347

Average $7,899/month

$8,409

$1,695

Average $1,823/week

$1,940

$42

Average $46/hour

$49

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$100,903	$8,409	$1,940	$49
Average	$94,792	$7,899	$1,823	$46
25th Percentile	$88,163	$7,347	$1,695	$42

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