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

A Controls Technician's salary grows with experience: starting around $55,508 for beginners, reaching about $57,857 at mid-level, and approach $60,625 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Controls Technician?

Controls Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Controls Technician roles are District of Columbia $63,141, California $62,901, Massachusetts $62,063. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Controls Technician roles make?

Salaries for Controls Technician level roles vary by specialization: Controls Systems Technician: $93,391; Equipment & Controls Technician: $89,291; Instrument And Controls Technician: $87,957; Automation Controls Technician: $87,957; Network Controls Technician: $68,953.

Controls Technician Salary in Delaware

How much does a Controls Technician make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Controls Technician in Delaware is $57,883 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $71,945
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $52,292 to $65,243
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47,202

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Controls Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$65,243	$5,437	$1,255	$31
Average	$57,883	$4,824	$1,113	$28
25th Percentile	$52,292	$4,358	$1,006	$25

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Key Factors That Influence Controls Technician Salaries

A Controls 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 Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Controls 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): $55,508
Early Career (1-2 years): $55,916
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $57,857
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $60,071
Expert (over 8 years): $60,625

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Controls Technician	$55,508
Intermediate Level Controls Technician	$55,916
Senior Level Controls Technician	$57,857
Specialist Level Controls Technician	$60,071
Expert Level Controls Technician	$60,625

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

District of Columbia: $63,141.
California: $62,901.
Massachusetts: $62,063.

District of Columbia $63,141 California $62,901 Massachusetts $62,063 Washington $61,835 New Jersey $61,812 Alaska $61,732 Connecticut $60,945 New York $60,626

Hawaii $59,605 Rhode Island $59,126 Maryland $58,801 Minnesota $58,356 Colorado $58,185 Illinois $58,128 Oregon $57,912 Delaware $57,752

New Hampshire $57,651 Virginia $57,427 Pennsylvania $56,771 Nevada $56,440 North Dakota $56,332 Michigan $56,161 Wisconsin $56,098 Vermont $55,973

Texas $55,625 Maine $55,602 Arizona $55,568 Ohio $55,528 Georgia $55,003 Indiana $54,741 Wyoming $54,689 Utah $54,610

Iowa $54,575 Kansas $54,302 Louisiana $54,222 North Carolina $54,193 Missouri $54,182 Florida $53,960 Montana $53,840 Nebraska $53,726

Kentucky $53,663 South Carolina $53,435 Tennessee $53,292 Idaho $53,235 New Mexico $52,819 Oklahoma $52,728 Alabama $52,391 South Dakota $51,827

Arkansas $51,519 West Virginia $51,353 Mississippi $50,857

Top Paying Cities for Controls 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: $59,771
Little Creek: $59,217
Magnolia: $59,463

Lincoln, DE $59,771 Little Creek, DE $59,217 Magnolia, DE $59,463 Milford, DE $59,771 Marydel, DE $58,995 Millsboro, DE $59,771 Millville, DE $60,170 Milton, DE $59,771

Nassau, DE $59,771 Ocean View, DE $60,170 Rehoboth Beach, DE $60,170 Seaford, DE $59,143 Selbyville, DE $60,170 Smyrna, DE $58,927 Viola, DE $59,463 Woodside, DE $59,292

Bear, DE $58,493 Newark, DE $58,516 Claymont, DE $58,562 Delaware City, DE $58,516 Hockessin, DE $58,562 Kirkwood, DE $58,516 Middletown, DE $58,807 Montchanin, DE $58,562

New Castle, DE $58,562 Odessa, DE $58,887 Port Penn, DE $58,356 Rockland, DE $58,562 Saint Georges, DE $58,516 Townsend, DE $58,801 Winterthur, DE $58,562 Lewes, DE $59,771

Wilmington, DE $58,562 Dover, DE $59,189 Dover Afb, DE $59,326 Bethany Beach, DE $60,170 Bethel, DE $59,143 Bridgeville, DE $59,771 Camden Wyoming, DE $59,252 Cheswold, DE $59,052

Clayton, DE $58,904 Dagsboro, DE $60,170 Delmar, DE $59,143 Ellendale, DE $59,771 Felton, DE $59,771 Fenwick Island, DE $60,170 Frankford, DE $60,170 Frederica, DE $59,771

Georgetown, DE $59,771 Greenwood, DE $59,771 Harbeson, DE $59,771 Harrington, DE $59,771 Hartly, DE $58,875 Houston, DE $59,771 Kenton, DE $58,904 Laurel, DE $59,143

Yorklyn, DE $58,562

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

Understanding how a Controls 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.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$52,292

Average $57,883/year

$65,243

$4,358

Average $4,824/month

$5,437

$1,006

Average $1,113/week

$1,255

$25

Average $28/hour

$31

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$65,243	$5,437	$1,255	$31
Average	$57,883	$4,824	$1,113	$28
25th Percentile	$52,292	$4,358	$1,006	$25

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