Engineering Newark, DE Pop. 33,398

Electrical Engineer Salary in Newark, Delaware

The median electrical engineer salary in Newark, DE is $106,702 per year, which is 2.0% above the national median and 1.0% above the Delaware state average.

City Median
$106,702
vs State Avg
+$1,046
vs National
+$2,092
Cost of Living
102%

Electrical Engineer Salary in Newark by Experience

In Newark, an entry-level electrical engineer earns around $69,360, while experienced professionals earn up to $158,100 per year. The local cost of living index is 102% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$69,360
+$1,360 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$108,120
+$2,120 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$158,100
+$3,100 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Newark, DE

Percentile Newark
10th Percentile $67,320
25th Percentile $84,660
Median (50th) $106,702
75th Percentile $134,640
90th Percentile $165,240

Electrical Engineer Salary in Other Delaware Cities

Wilmington, DE
$109,841
Pop. 70,898
Bear, DE
$103,564
Pop. 21,000
Middletown, DE
$102,518
Pop. 22,350
Dover, DE
$100,426
Pop. 39,403

How to Become a Electrical Engineer in Newark

Education

Most electrical engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Newark and the surrounding Delaware area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Circuit DesignMATLABPCB DesignPower SystemsControl SystemsEmbedded Systems

Job Outlook

Nationally, electrical engineer employment is projected to grow 5% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Newark may vary based on local industry and population growth.