What are the main factors that influence an Instrumentation Tech's salary?

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

How does experience change An Instrumentation Tech's salary?

An Instrumentation Tech's salary grows with experience: an Instrument Technician I (1-3 years)earns $56,328, an Instrumentation Tech (3-5 years)earns $62,575, an Instrument Technician III (5-7 years)earns $80,741,

What are the highest paying states for an Instrumentation Tech?

Instrumentation Tech salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Instrumentation Tech roles are District of Columbia $68,496, California $68,236, Massachusetts $67,327. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Instrumentation Tech roles make?

Salaries for Instrumentation Tech level roles vary by specialization: Instrumentation Designer: $120,753; Instrumentation Manager: $110,628; Instrumentation Technologist: $67,784; Instrumentation Technician: $63,176; Instrumentation Electrician: $63,160.

Instrumentation Tech Salary in Delaware

How much does an Instrumentation Tech make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Instrumentation Tech in Delaware is $62,792 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $84,047
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $58,082 to $73,918
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $53,792

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Instrumentation Tech Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$73,918	$6,160	$1,422	$36
Average	$62,792	$5,233	$1,208	$30
25th Percentile	$58,082	$4,840	$1,117	$28

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Key Factors That Influence Instrumentation Tech Salaries

An Instrumentation Tech'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 Do Instrumentation Tech 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 Instrumentation Teches. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $68,496.
California: $68,236.
Massachusetts: $67,327.

District of Columbia $68,496 California $68,236 Massachusetts $67,327 Washington $67,080 New Jersey $67,055 Alaska $66,968 Connecticut $66,115 New York $65,768

Hawaii $64,661 Rhode Island $64,141 Maryland $63,788 Minnesota $63,306 Colorado $63,120 Illinois $63,058 Oregon $62,823 Delaware $62,650

New Hampshire $62,541 Virginia $62,297 Pennsylvania $61,586 Nevada $61,227 North Dakota $61,110 Michigan $60,924 Wisconsin $60,856 Vermont $60,720

Texas $60,343 Maine $60,318 Arizona $60,281 Ohio $60,237 Georgia $59,668 Indiana $59,384 Wyoming $59,328 Utah $59,241

Iowa $59,204 Kansas $58,907 Louisiana $58,821 North Carolina $58,790 Missouri $58,777 Florida $58,536 Montana $58,406 Nebraska $58,282

Kentucky $58,214 South Carolina $57,967 Tennessee $57,812 Idaho $57,750 New Mexico $57,299 Oklahoma $57,200 Alabama $56,835 South Dakota $56,222

Arkansas $55,888 West Virginia $55,709 Mississippi $55,171

Top Paying Cities for Instrumentation Teches

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: $64,840
Little Creek: $64,240
Magnolia: $64,506

Lincoln, DE $64,840 Little Creek, DE $64,240 Magnolia, DE $64,506 Milford, DE $64,840 Marydel, DE $63,999 Millsboro, DE $64,840 Millville, DE $65,273 Milton, DE $64,840

Nassau, DE $64,840 Ocean View, DE $65,273 Rehoboth Beach, DE $65,273 Seaford, DE $64,160 Selbyville, DE $65,273 Smyrna, DE $63,925 Viola, DE $64,506 Woodside, DE $64,320

Bear, DE $63,454 Newark, DE $63,479 Claymont, DE $63,529 Delaware City, DE $63,479 Hockessin, DE $63,529 Kirkwood, DE $63,479 Middletown, DE $63,795 Montchanin, DE $63,529

New Castle, DE $63,529 Odessa, DE $63,881 Port Penn, DE $63,306 Rockland, DE $63,529 Saint Georges, DE $63,479 Townsend, DE $63,788 Winterthur, DE $63,529 Lewes, DE $64,840

Wilmington, DE $63,529 Dover, DE $64,209 Dover Afb, DE $64,358 Bethany Beach, DE $65,273 Bethel, DE $64,160 Bridgeville, DE $64,840 Camden Wyoming, DE $64,277 Cheswold, DE $64,061

Clayton, DE $63,900 Dagsboro, DE $65,273 Delmar, DE $64,160 Ellendale, DE $64,840 Felton, DE $64,840 Fenwick Island, DE $65,273 Frankford, DE $65,273 Frederica, DE $64,840

Georgetown, DE $64,840 Greenwood, DE $64,840 Harbeson, DE $64,840 Harrington, DE $64,840 Hartly, DE $63,869 Houston, DE $64,840 Kenton, DE $63,900 Laurel, DE $64,160

Yorklyn, DE $63,529

Instrumentation Tech Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Instrumentation Tech'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

$58,082

Average $62,792/year

$73,918

$4,840

Average $5,233/month

$6,160

$1,117

Average $1,208/week

$1,422

$28

Average $30/hour

$36

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$73,918	$6,160	$1,422	$36
Average	$62,792	$5,233	$1,208	$30
25th Percentile	$58,082	$4,840	$1,117	$28

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