What are the main factors that influence an Operating Technician's salary?

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

How does experience change An Operating Technician's salary?

An Operating Technician's salary grows with experience: a Facility Maintenance Technician I (0-1 years)earns $45,230, a Operating Technician (1-3 years)earns $52,385, a Facility Maintenance Technician III (3-5 years)earns $58,003, a Facility Maintenance Technician IV (5-7 years)earns $63,875,

What are the highest paying states for an Operating Technician?

Operating Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Operating Technician roles are District of Columbia $56,869, California $56,653, Massachusetts $55,898. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Operating Technician roles make?

Salaries for Operating Technician level roles vary by specialization: Chief Operating Officer: $465,547; Operating Partner: $127,943; Operating Engineer: $112,074; Operating Advisor: $104,744; Operating Room Nurse: $89,100.

Operating Technician Salary in Delaware

How much does an Operating Technician make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Operating Technician in Delaware is $52,133 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $61,705
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $45,691 to $57,143
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $39,826

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Operating Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$57,143	$4,762	$1,099	$27
Average	$52,133	$4,344	$1,003	$25
25th Percentile	$45,691	$3,808	$879	$22

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Key Factors That Influence Operating Technician Salaries

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

District of Columbia: $56,869.
California: $56,653.
Massachusetts: $55,898.

District of Columbia $56,869 California $56,653 Massachusetts $55,898 Washington $55,692 New Jersey $55,672 Alaska $55,600 Connecticut $54,891 New York $54,604

Hawaii $53,684 Rhode Island $53,253 Maryland $52,960 Minnesota $52,559 Colorado $52,405 Illinois $52,354 Oregon $52,159 Delaware $52,015

New Hampshire $51,924 Virginia $51,722 Pennsylvania $51,131 Nevada $50,833 North Dakota $50,736 Michigan $50,582 Wisconsin $50,525 Vermont $50,412

Texas $50,099 Maine $50,078 Arizona $50,048 Ohio $50,012 Georgia $49,539 Indiana $49,303 Wyoming $49,257 Utah $49,185

Iowa $49,154 Kansas $48,907 Louisiana $48,835 North Carolina $48,810 Missouri $48,800 Florida $48,599 Montana $48,491 Nebraska $48,389

Kentucky $48,332 South Carolina $48,127 Tennessee $47,998 Idaho $47,947 New Mexico $47,572 Oklahoma $47,490 Alabama $47,187 South Dakota $46,678

Arkansas $46,401 West Virginia $46,252 Mississippi $45,805

Top Paying Cities for Operating 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: $53,833
Little Creek: $53,335
Magnolia: $53,556

Lincoln, DE $53,833 Little Creek, DE $53,335 Magnolia, DE $53,556 Milford, DE $53,833 Marydel, DE $53,135 Millsboro, DE $53,833 Millville, DE $54,193 Milton, DE $53,833

Nassau, DE $53,833 Ocean View, DE $54,193 Rehoboth Beach, DE $54,193 Seaford, DE $53,268 Selbyville, DE $54,193 Smyrna, DE $53,073 Viola, DE $53,556 Woodside, DE $53,402

Bear, DE $52,683 Newark, DE $52,703 Claymont, DE $52,744 Delaware City, DE $52,703 Hockessin, DE $52,744 Kirkwood, DE $52,703 Middletown, DE $52,965 Montchanin, DE $52,744

New Castle, DE $52,744 Odessa, DE $53,037 Port Penn, DE $52,559 Rockland, DE $52,744 Saint Georges, DE $52,703 Townsend, DE $52,960 Winterthur, DE $52,744 Lewes, DE $53,833

Wilmington, DE $52,744 Dover, DE $53,309 Dover Afb, DE $53,432 Bethany Beach, DE $54,193 Bethel, DE $53,268 Bridgeville, DE $53,833 Camden Wyoming, DE $53,366 Cheswold, DE $53,186

Clayton, DE $53,052 Dagsboro, DE $54,193 Delmar, DE $53,268 Ellendale, DE $53,833 Felton, DE $53,833 Fenwick Island, DE $54,193 Frankford, DE $54,193 Frederica, DE $53,833

Georgetown, DE $53,833 Greenwood, DE $53,833 Harbeson, DE $53,833 Harrington, DE $53,833 Hartly, DE $53,027 Houston, DE $53,833 Kenton, DE $53,052 Laurel, DE $53,268

Yorklyn, DE $52,744

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

Understanding how an Operating 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

$45,691

Average $52,133/year

$57,143

$3,808

Average $4,344/month

$4,762

$879

Average $1,003/week

$1,099

$22

Average $25/hour

$27

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$57,143	$4,762	$1,099	$27
Average	$52,133	$4,344	$1,003	$25
25th Percentile	$45,691	$3,808	$879	$22

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