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

A Semiconductor Engineer's salary grows with experience: an Semiconductor Engineer (0-2 years)earns $83,765, an Electrical Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $101,535, an Electrical Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $123,492, an Electrical Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $147,041, an Electrical Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $170,626,

What are the highest paying states for a Semiconductor Engineer?

Semiconductor Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Semiconductor Engineer roles are District of Columbia $91,948, California $91,599, Massachusetts $90,378. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Semiconductor Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Semiconductor Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Process Engineer, Semiconductor: $91,781; Semiconductor Engineering Engineer: $83,045; Semiconductor Engineering: $80,741; Locomotive Engineer: $80,115; Semiconductor Equipment Technician: $69,495.

Semiconductor Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Semiconductor Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Semiconductor Engineer in Delaware is $84,291 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $99,280
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $76,759 to $92,137
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $69,902

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Semiconductor Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$92,137	$7,678	$1,772	$44
Average	$84,291	$7,024	$1,621	$41
25th Percentile	$76,759	$6,397	$1,476	$37

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Key Factors That Influence Semiconductor Engineer Salaries

A Semiconductor 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 Semiconductor Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Semiconductor 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): $83,765
Early Career (1-2 years): $101,535
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $123,492
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $147,041
Expert (over 8 years): $170,626

Levels	Salary
Semicondu... Level Semiconductor Engineer	$83,765
Electrica... Level Semiconductor Engineer	$101,535
Electrica... Level Semiconductor Engineer	$123,492
Electrica... Level Semiconductor Engineer	$147,041
Electrica... Level Semiconductor Engineer	$170,626

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

District of Columbia: $91,948.
California: $91,599.
Massachusetts: $90,378.

District of Columbia $91,948 California $91,599 Massachusetts $90,378 Washington $90,046 New Jersey $90,013 Alaska $89,897 Connecticut $88,751 New York $88,286

Hawaii $86,799 Rhode Island $86,101 Maryland $85,628 Minnesota $84,980 Colorado $84,731 Illinois $84,648 Oregon $84,333 Delaware $84,100

New Hampshire $83,954 Virginia $83,627 Pennsylvania $82,672 Nevada $82,190 North Dakota $82,032 Michigan $81,783 Wisconsin $81,692 Vermont $81,509

Texas $81,002 Maine $80,969 Arizona $80,919 Ohio $80,861 Georgia $80,097 Indiana $79,715 Wyoming $79,640 Utah $79,524

Iowa $79,474 Kansas $79,076 Louisiana $78,960 North Carolina $78,918 Missouri $78,901 Florida $78,578 Montana $78,403 Nebraska $78,237

Kentucky $78,146 South Carolina $77,814 Tennessee $77,606 Idaho $77,523 New Mexico $76,917 Oklahoma $76,784 Alabama $76,294 South Dakota $75,472

Arkansas $75,023 West Virginia $74,782 Mississippi $74,060

Top Paying Cities for Semiconductor 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: $87,040
Little Creek: $86,234
Magnolia: $86,591

Lincoln, DE $87,040 Little Creek, DE $86,234 Magnolia, DE $86,591 Milford, DE $87,040 Marydel, DE $85,910 Millsboro, DE $87,040 Millville, DE $87,621 Milton, DE $87,040

Nassau, DE $87,040 Ocean View, DE $87,621 Rehoboth Beach, DE $87,621 Seaford, DE $86,126 Selbyville, DE $87,621 Smyrna, DE $85,811 Viola, DE $86,591 Woodside, DE $86,342

Bear, DE $85,180 Newark, DE $85,213 Claymont, DE $85,279 Delaware City, DE $85,213 Hockessin, DE $85,279 Kirkwood, DE $85,213 Middletown, DE $85,636 Montchanin, DE $85,279

New Castle, DE $85,279 Odessa, DE $85,753 Port Penn, DE $84,980 Rockland, DE $85,279 Saint Georges, DE $85,213 Townsend, DE $85,628 Winterthur, DE $85,279 Lewes, DE $87,040

Wilmington, DE $85,279 Dover, DE $86,193 Dover Afb, DE $86,392 Bethany Beach, DE $87,621 Bethel, DE $86,126 Bridgeville, DE $87,040 Camden Wyoming, DE $86,284 Cheswold, DE $85,993

Clayton, DE $85,778 Dagsboro, DE $87,621 Delmar, DE $86,126 Ellendale, DE $87,040 Felton, DE $87,040 Fenwick Island, DE $87,621 Frankford, DE $87,621 Frederica, DE $87,040

Georgetown, DE $87,040 Greenwood, DE $87,040 Harbeson, DE $87,040 Harrington, DE $87,040 Hartly, DE $85,736 Houston, DE $87,040 Kenton, DE $85,778 Laurel, DE $86,126

Yorklyn, DE $85,279

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

Understanding how a Semiconductor 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.

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$76,759

Average $84,291/year

$92,137

$6,397

Average $7,024/month

$7,678

$1,476

Average $1,621/week

$1,772

$37

Average $41/hour

$44

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$92,137	$7,678	$1,772	$44
Average	$84,291	$7,024	$1,621	$41
25th Percentile	$76,759	$6,397	$1,476	$37

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