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Network Engineer Salary in Delaware

The median network engineer salary in Delaware is $92,920 per year, which is 1.0% above the national median of $92,000.

Median Salary
$92,920
vs National
+$920
State Rank
#16 of 50
Cost of Living
101%

Network Engineer Salary in Delaware by Experience

In Delaware, an entry-level network engineer earns around $60,600, while experienced professionals earn up to $139,380 per year. The cost of living index in Delaware is 101% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$60,600
+$600 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$94,940
+$940 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$139,380
+$1,380 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Delaware

Percentile DE Salary
10th Percentile $56,560
25th Percentile $74,740
Median (50th) $92,920
75th Percentile $119,180
90th Percentile $146,450

Network Engineer Salary by City in Delaware

The largest employment areas for network engineers in Delaware include Wilmington, Dover, Newark, and Middletown. Salaries vary by city based on local cost of living and demand.

Wilmington, DE
$96,600
Pop. 70,898 · COL 105%
Dover, DE
$88,320
Pop. 39,403 · COL 96%
Newark, DE
$93,840
Pop. 33,398 · COL 102%
Middletown, DE
$90,160
Pop. 22,350 · COL 98%
Bear, DE
$91,080
Pop. 21,000 · COL 99%

How to Become a Network Engineer in Delaware

Education

Most network engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Delaware has several accredited institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

CiscoTCP/IPFirewallsVPNNetwork MonitoringCCNA/CCNP

Job Outlook in Delaware

Nationally, network engineer employment is projected to grow 5% over the next decade (faster than average). Delaware's demand may vary based on local industry trends.