What are the main factors that influence a Combat Engineer's salary?

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

How does experience change A Combat Engineer's salary?

A Combat Engineer's salary grows with experience: an Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $81,538, an Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $94,296, an Combat Engineer (4-7 years)earns $113,348, an Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $143,386, an Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $165,626,

What are the highest paying states for a Combat Engineer?

Combat Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Combat Engineer roles are District of Columbia $123,845, California $123,376, Massachusetts $121,731. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Combat Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Combat Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Combat Systems Engineer: $92,536; Combat Controller: $89,168; Combat Systems Officer: $80,807; Army Combat Medic: $52,825; Combat Medic: $48,921.

Combat Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Combat Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Combat Engineer in Delaware is $113,532 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $55.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $127,620
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $106,197 to $120,906
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $99,519

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Combat Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$120,906	$10,076	$2,325	$58
Average	$113,532	$9,461	$2,183	$55
25th Percentile	$106,197	$8,850	$2,042	$51

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Key Factors That Influence Combat Engineer Salaries

A Combat Engineer'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 Combat Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Combat Engineer'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): $81,538
Early Career (1-2 years): $94,296
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $113,348
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $143,386
Expert (over 8 years): $165,626

Levels	Salary
Engineer ... Level Combat Engineer	$81,538
Engineer ... Level Combat Engineer	$94,296
Combat En... Level Combat Engineer	$113,348
Engineer ... Level Combat Engineer	$143,386
Engineer ... Level Combat Engineer	$165,626

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How Do Combat Engineer 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 Combat Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $123,845.
California: $123,376.
Massachusetts: $121,731.

District of Columbia $123,845 California $123,376 Massachusetts $121,731 Washington $121,284 New Jersey $121,239 Alaska $121,083 Connecticut $119,539 New York $118,913

Hawaii $116,910 Rhode Island $115,971 Maryland $115,333 Minnesota $114,461 Colorado $114,125 Illinois $114,013 Oregon $113,588 Delaware $113,275

New Hampshire $113,078 Virginia $112,638 Pennsylvania $111,351 Nevada $110,702 North Dakota $110,490 Michigan $110,154 Wisconsin $110,031 Vermont $109,785

Texas $109,103 Maine $109,058 Arizona $108,991 Ohio $108,913 Georgia $107,884 Indiana $107,369 Wyoming $107,269 Utah $107,112

Iowa $107,045 Kansas $106,508 Louisiana $106,351 North Carolina $106,295 Missouri $106,273 Florida $105,837 Montana $105,602 Nebraska $105,378

Kentucky $105,255 South Carolina $104,808 Tennessee $104,528 Idaho $104,416 New Mexico $103,600 Oklahoma $103,421 Alabama $102,761 South Dakota $101,653

Arkansas $101,049 West Virginia $100,725 Mississippi $99,752

Top Paying Cities for Combat Engineers

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: $117,235
Little Creek: $116,150
Magnolia: $116,631

Lincoln, DE $117,235 Little Creek, DE $116,150 Magnolia, DE $116,631 Milford, DE $117,235 Marydel, DE $115,714 Millsboro, DE $117,235 Millville, DE $118,018 Milton, DE $117,235

Nassau, DE $117,235 Ocean View, DE $118,018 Rehoboth Beach, DE $118,018 Seaford, DE $116,004 Selbyville, DE $118,018 Smyrna, DE $115,579 Viola, DE $116,631 Woodside, DE $116,295

Bear, DE $114,729 Newark, DE $114,774 Claymont, DE $114,863 Delaware City, DE $114,774 Hockessin, DE $114,863 Kirkwood, DE $114,774 Middletown, DE $115,344 Montchanin, DE $114,863

New Castle, DE $114,863 Odessa, DE $115,501 Port Penn, DE $114,461 Rockland, DE $114,863 Saint Georges, DE $114,774 Townsend, DE $115,333 Winterthur, DE $114,863 Lewes, DE $117,235

Wilmington, DE $114,863 Dover, DE $116,094 Dover Afb, DE $116,362 Bethany Beach, DE $118,018 Bethel, DE $116,004 Bridgeville, DE $117,235 Camden Wyoming, DE $116,217 Cheswold, DE $115,825

Clayton, DE $115,535 Dagsboro, DE $118,018 Delmar, DE $116,004 Ellendale, DE $117,235 Felton, DE $117,235 Fenwick Island, DE $118,018 Frankford, DE $118,018 Frederica, DE $117,235

Georgetown, DE $117,235 Greenwood, DE $117,235 Harbeson, DE $117,235 Harrington, DE $117,235 Hartly, DE $115,479 Houston, DE $117,235 Kenton, DE $115,535 Laurel, DE $116,004

Yorklyn, DE $114,863

Combat Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Combat Engineer'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

$106,197

Average $113,532/year

$120,906

$8,850

Average $9,461/month

$10,076

$2,042

Average $2,183/week

$2,325

$51

Average $55/hour

$58

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$120,906	$10,076	$2,325	$58
Average	$113,532	$9,461	$2,183	$55
25th Percentile	$106,197	$8,850	$2,042	$51

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