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Site Reliability Engineer Salary in Delaware

The median site reliability engineer salary in Delaware is $146,450 per year, which is 1.0% above the national median of $145,000.

Median Salary
$146,450
vs National
+$1,450
State Rank
#16 of 50
Cost of Living
101%

Site Reliability Engineer Salary in Delaware by Experience

In Delaware, an entry-level site reliability engineer earns around $92,920, while experienced professionals earn up to $212,100 per year. The cost of living index in Delaware is 101% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$92,920
+$920 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$149,480
+$1,480 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$212,100
+$2,100 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Delaware

Percentile DE Salary
10th Percentile $88,880
25th Percentile $116,150
Median (50th) $146,450
75th Percentile $186,850
90th Percentile $222,200

Site Reliability Engineer Salary by City in Delaware

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

Wilmington, DE
$152,250
Pop. 70,898 · COL 105%
Dover, DE
$139,200
Pop. 39,403 · COL 96%
Newark, DE
$147,900
Pop. 33,398 · COL 102%
Middletown, DE
$142,100
Pop. 22,350 · COL 98%
Bear, DE
$143,550
Pop. 21,000 · COL 99%

How to Become a Site Reliability Engineer in Delaware

Education

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

Key Skills

LinuxKubernetesTerraformPythonMonitoring ToolsIncident Response

Job Outlook in Delaware

Nationally, site reliability engineer employment is projected to grow 22% over the next decade (much faster than average). Delaware's demand may vary based on local industry trends.