What are the main factors that influence an Electric Contractor's salary?

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

How does experience change An Electric Contractor's salary?

An Electric Contractor's salary grows with experience: an Electrician I (0-1 years)earns $57,085, an Electric Contractor (1-3 years)earns $66,423, an Electrician III (3-5 years)earns $73,201, an Electrician IV (5-7 years)earns $85,635, an Electrical Maintenance Supervisor (7+ years)earns $86,207,

What are the highest paying states for an Electric Contractor?

Electric Contractor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Electric Contractor roles are District of Columbia $73,237, California $72,959, Massachusetts $71,987. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Electric Contractor roles make?

Salaries for Electric Contractor level roles vary by specialization: Electric Power Engineer: $166,646; Electric and Gas Operations Manager: $158,018; Electric Engineer: $122,857; Electric and Gas Operations Superintendent: $120,750; Electric Distribution Engineer: $99,081.

Electric Contractor Salary in Delaware

How much does an Electric Contractor make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Electric Contractor in Delaware is $67,138 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $81,035
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $60,510 to $74,412
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $54,475

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Electric Contractor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$74,412	$6,201	$1,431	$36
Average	$67,138	$5,595	$1,291	$32
25th Percentile	$60,510	$5,042	$1,164	$29

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Key Factors That Influence Electric Contractor Salaries

An Electric Contractor'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 Electric Contractor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Electric Contractor'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): $57,085
Early Career (1-2 years): $66,423
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $73,201
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $85,635
Expert (over 8 years): $86,207

Levels	Salary
Electrici... Level Electric Contractor	$57,085
Electric ... Level Electric Contractor	$66,423
Electrici... Level Electric Contractor	$73,201
Electrici... Level Electric Contractor	$85,635
Electrica... Level Electric Contractor	$86,207

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How Do Electric Contractor 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 Electric Contractors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $73,237.
California: $72,959.
Massachusetts: $71,987.

District of Columbia $73,237 California $72,959 Massachusetts $71,987 Washington $71,722 New Jersey $71,696 Alaska $71,603 Connecticut $70,690 New York $70,320

Hawaii $69,136 Rhode Island $68,580 Maryland $68,203 Minnesota $67,687 Colorado $67,489 Illinois $67,423 Oregon $67,171 Delaware $66,986

New Hampshire $66,870 Virginia $66,609 Pennsylvania $65,848 Nevada $65,465 North Dakota $65,339 Michigan $65,141 Wisconsin $65,068 Vermont $64,922

Texas $64,519 Maine $64,492 Arizona $64,453 Ohio $64,406 Georgia $63,798 Indiana $63,494 Wyoming $63,434 Utah $63,341

Iowa $63,302 Kansas $62,984 Louisiana $62,892 North Carolina $62,859 Missouri $62,845 Florida $62,587 Montana $62,448 Nebraska $62,316

Kentucky $62,243 South Carolina $61,979 Tennessee $61,813 Idaho $61,747 New Mexico $61,264 Oklahoma $61,159 Alabama $60,768 South Dakota $60,114

Arkansas $59,756 West Virginia $59,565 Mississippi $58,989

Top Paying Cities for Electric Contractors

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: $69,328
Little Creek: $68,686
Magnolia: $68,970

Lincoln, DE $69,328 Little Creek, DE $68,686 Magnolia, DE $68,970 Milford, DE $69,328 Marydel, DE $68,428 Millsboro, DE $69,328 Millville, DE $69,791 Milton, DE $69,328

Nassau, DE $69,328 Ocean View, DE $69,791 Rehoboth Beach, DE $69,791 Seaford, DE $68,600 Selbyville, DE $69,791 Smyrna, DE $68,349 Viola, DE $68,970 Woodside, DE $68,772

Bear, DE $67,846 Newark, DE $67,872 Claymont, DE $67,925 Delaware City, DE $67,872 Hockessin, DE $67,925 Kirkwood, DE $67,872 Middletown, DE $68,210 Montchanin, DE $67,925

New Castle, DE $67,925 Odessa, DE $68,302 Port Penn, DE $67,687 Rockland, DE $67,925 Saint Georges, DE $67,872 Townsend, DE $68,203 Winterthur, DE $67,925 Lewes, DE $69,328

Wilmington, DE $67,925 Dover, DE $68,653 Dover Afb, DE $68,812 Bethany Beach, DE $69,791 Bethel, DE $68,600 Bridgeville, DE $69,328 Camden Wyoming, DE $68,726 Cheswold, DE $68,494

Clayton, DE $68,322 Dagsboro, DE $69,791 Delmar, DE $68,600 Ellendale, DE $69,328 Felton, DE $69,328 Fenwick Island, DE $69,791 Frankford, DE $69,791 Frederica, DE $69,328

Georgetown, DE $69,328 Greenwood, DE $69,328 Harbeson, DE $69,328 Harrington, DE $69,328 Hartly, DE $68,289 Houston, DE $69,328 Kenton, DE $68,322 Laurel, DE $68,600

Yorklyn, DE $67,925

Electric Contractor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Electric Contractor'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

$60,510

Average $67,138/year

$74,412

$5,042

Average $5,595/month

$6,201

$1,164

Average $1,291/week

$1,431

$29

Average $32/hour

$36

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$74,412	$6,201	$1,431	$36
Average	$67,138	$5,595	$1,291	$32
25th Percentile	$60,510	$5,042	$1,164	$29

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